H1058 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE February 12, 2020 This first job report of the decade throughout our community gain access OFFICE OF THE CLERK, shows that America’s economy will to life-changing mental healthcare. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, continue to thrive in 2020, thanks to Randy’s inspiring dedication was also Washington, DC, February 12, 2020. President Trump. illustrated by his role on many boards, Hon. NANCY PELOSI, The Speaker, House of Representatives, Following an acquittal after the im- committees, task forces, and clubs Washington, DC. peachment hoax; providing a peace throughout our community. DEAR MADAM SPEAKER: Pursuant to the plan for Israel; inspiring the Nation I proudly worked with him during my permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II with the State of the Union Address; time in the State legislature toward of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- providing new trade agreements with our shared goal of ensuring everyone in tives, the Clerk received the following mes- China, Mexico, and Canada; and the an- Collin County had a chance to receive sage from the Secretary of the Senate on nouncement of Opportunity Now, this February 12, 2020, at 9:36 a.m.: high-quality mental healthcare. That the Senate agreed to without amend- job report rounds out another week of I know Randy looks forward to ment H.J. Res. 80. winning for President Donald Trump. spending more time with his wife, With best wishes, I am, All Americans celebrate the lowest Diane, as well their six children and six Sincerely, levels of unemployment ever for Afri- grandchildren, during his retirement. ROBERT F. REEVES, can Americans, Hispanics, and Asian Mr. Speaker, as Randy prepares for Deputy Clerk. Americans. his next chapter, I ask my colleagues f In conclusion, God bless our troops, in the U.S. House of Representatives to COLORADO WILDERNESS ACT OF and we will never forget September the join me in thanking Randy for his self- 2019 11th in the global war on terrorism. less and dedicated career of serving GENERAL LEAVE f those around him. Ms. DEGETTE. Madam Speaker, I PRESIDENT ON PATH TO ask unanimous consent that all Mem- f BALANCED BUDGET bers may have 5 legislative days in (Mr. HARRIS asked and was given which to revise and extend their re- permission to address the House for 1 PROTECTING NEWBORNS WHO marks and to insert extraneous mate- minute and to revise and extend his re- SURVIVE ABORTION rial on H.R. 2546. marks.) (Mr. LAMALFA asked and was given The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. Mr. HARRIS. Mr. Speaker, no wonder permission to address the House for 1 LURIA). Is there objection to the re- Americans elected a President who minute and to revise and extend his re- quest of the gentlewoman from Colo- struck a chord with voters dis- marks.) rado? appointed with business as usual in Mr. LAMALFA. Mr. Speaker, this There was no objection. Washington and with the fake news week, the Senate Judiciary Committee The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- media. had a hearing on the Born-Alive Abor- ant to House Resolution 844 and rule This week, after the President re- tion Survivors Protection Act. XVIII, the Chair declares the House in leased his budget plan, his opponents In the House, Democratic leadership the Committee of the Whole House on here on the floor and in the media continues to block the near 80 times the state of the Union for the consider- breathlessly are spouting fake news, that my Republican colleagues and I ation of the bill, H.R. 2546. falsely claiming that the President’s have tried to consider this legislation The Chair appoints the gentleman budget cuts Social Security, Medicare, on this floor, let alone even holding a from Massachusetts (Mr. MCGOVERN) to and Medicaid. But just like seeing the hearing. preside over the Committee of the Whole. impeachment phone call transcript for I am willing to bet most Americans themselves that exposed the impeach- assume that doctors and nurses will do b 1223 ment as a hoax, every American should everything they can to help a baby IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE look at the budget for themselves and that has somehow miraculously sur- Accordingly, the House resolved see how fake the claims are that Social vived an abortion. They would be sur- itself into the Committee of the Whole Security, Medicare, and Medicaid are prised and sad to know that that is not House on the state of the Union for the cut. always the case. consideration of the bill (H.R. 2546) to In fact, what they would see is a In 2002, Congress recognized the sim- designate certain lands in the State of budget that doesn’t touch Social Secu- ple fact that an infant who survives an Colorado as components of the Na- rity and Medicare benefits, and they abortion is indeed a person. So why is tional Wilderness Preservation Sys- would see a Medicaid budget that not there no legal protection for those new- tem, and for other purposes, with Mr. only isn’t cut but increases 3.1 percent born babies who have run the gauntlet, MCGOVERN in the chair. per year. who survived and have been born alive The Clerk read the title of the bill. By controlling other spending, the after a failed abortion attempt? The CHAIR. Pursuant to the rule, the President’s budget, like all of his three It is way past the time to hold abor- bill is considered read the first time. previous budgets, actually sets us on a tion providers accountable for ensuring General debate shall be confined to path to finally balancing our budget. the best possible care for any newborn the bill and amendments specified in That is much better than the last ad- baby, despite what the Governor of Vir- the first section of House Resolution ministration, which, in 8 years, never, ginia might say, regardless of whether 844 and shall not exceed 1 hour equally ever submitted a budget that would that baby survived an abortion. divided and controlled by the chair and balance. Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank ranking minority member of the Com- f my colleagues, Whip STEVE SCALISE mittee on Natural Resources. The gentlewoman from Colorado (Ms. RECOGNIZING RANDY ROUTON and Representative ANN WAGNER, for their great work on this issue. It is DEGETTE) and the gentleman from (Mr. TAYLOR asked and was given time the House passes this important Idaho (Mr. FULCHER) each will control permission to address the House for 1 legislation to protect the sanctity of 30 minutes. minute and to revise and extend his re- innocent newborn life. The Chair recognizes the gentle- marks.) woman from Colorado. Mr. TAYLOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise f Ms. DEGETTE. Mr. Chairman, I yield today to recognize my friend, Mr. myself 5 minutes. Randy Routon, for his nearly 34 years Mr. Chair, I am pleased today to rise of dedicated service in mental health COMMUNICATION FROM THE in support of H.R. 2546, the Protecting as the CEO of LifePath Systems, a CLERK OF THE HOUSE America’s Wilderness Act. mental health provider in Collin Coun- The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- As a fourth-generation Coloradan, I ty. fore the House the following commu- know how important our public lands Randy’s steadfast leadership helped nication from the Clerk of the House of are to the people of my State and to thousands of families and individuals Representatives: millions of Americans across the West.

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According to the Congressional why we are so proud to call our West- These are just some of the more than Research Service, about 78 percent of ern States home and why so many oth- 1.3 million acres of wilderness this bill that is on public land. ers come to visit us each year. will protect. It will also add more than The wilderness designation is the While we may be the stewards of 1,000 river miles to the National Wild most vulnerable public land there is. some of these lands, our Nation’s pub- and Scenic River System and would ex- More wilderness equals more fire. More lic lands belong to everyone. We, as pand or designate new recreation areas, fire equals more carbon, somewhere in Members of Congress, should be doing national monuments, scenic and spe- the region of about 40 tons per acre everything we can to protect them. cial management areas, restoration when a wildfire burns. The bill before us today would per- areas, and trails. And it gets worse. If a forest burns, manently protect nearly 1.4 million Mr. Chair, I can’t thank my col- that is God’s best tool for absorbing acres of land across three States. It is leagues enough for the work that they greenhouse gases, and that is de- one of the largest wilderness protection have done to make this bill a reality, stroyed. That is like taking out your lungs. packages Congress has considered in especially Representatives HUFFMAN, Mr. Chairman, I can’t count the num- over a decade, and it is the largest Con- CARBAJAL, CHU, SCHIFF, and KILMER. I ber of times that I have heard the term gress has considered for Colorado in a know each one of them is going to have ‘‘climate change’’ since I have taken generation. more to say about their individual ti- office. The same people sponsoring The areas that this bill will protect tles in this bill, but before I yield to these bills, the climate change fight- include some of the most unique and ir- them, I quickly want to address my ers, are fighting to increase one of the replaceable landscapes that our Nation colleagues on the other side of the has to offer, from the winding canyons most major causes of just that. aisle. So, yes, this bill will get stalled. It of Colorado to the native grasslands of I recognize that we have ideological may pass the House, but it will fail. California and to the mossy forests of differences about protecting our public And all this land happens to be in the Washington State. lands through designations such as west, Colorado, Washington, California. The designations in this bill will do these, but I want to encourage them to It is easy if you are from Connecticut more than protect the land itself. They consider the importance of protecting or New York or some other eastern will help protect the air we breathe and not only our Nation’s environment but State to vote for a 1.5-million-acre wil- the water we drink. They will help pro- also our economy and our way of life. derness designation somewhere in the tect wildlife and some of our favorite, Mr. Chair, I urge them to consider western U.S. and then not have to ex- world-class recreation areas. They will our tireless and ongoing efforts to en- plain to constituents the real impact. provide a boost to the nearby econo- sure that this bill will not just protect You can go home and say I expanded mies and help grow our Nation’s multi- public lands, but also make a real wilderness, saved all this land. billion-dollar outdoor recreation indus- boost to our economy. Well, guess what, it does impact your try that directly supports thousands of Wilderness is, at its heart, about pro- constituents and here is why: jobs across the U.S. viding our fellow Americans with truly Creation of wilderness, scenic rivers, Perhaps most importantly, in pre- wild places to escape. If we don’t take and monuments is a creation of an- serving these lands, the bill will do steps right now to protect those mag- other Federal dependent. Disease and what we need to do to further fulfill ical places, then one day, they will no fire are inevitable on these lands. the House’s commitment to takes steps longer exist. Those of us who live in those States or to combat the climate crisis. A famous conservationist once said: surrounding States, we are trying to Preserving more of our public lands ‘‘What a country chooses to save is govern in those States, and under these is one of the best short-term solutions what a country chooses to say about designations, you just can’t touch it that we, as a Nation, can take to re- itself.’’ until there is a fire, and then you have spond to this crisis. Experts agree that These areas are without a doubt de- to fight it. Those States that are help- we must strive to protect 30 percent of serving of the highest protections we ing make this decision, your constitu- our public lands by 2030 to protect our can give them and passing them on to ents are subsidizing us. planet. the next generation in the same state Now, the Senate and the President The Protecting America’s Wilderness they are in today has always been one know that this is not right. The Senate Act combines six bills, each introduced of our top priorities. and the President know that having 47 by a different Member of Congress. Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance States in this case decide what happens Title I of the bill consists of my leg- of my time. in three is not right, so they will stall islation, the Colorado Wilderness Act, this bill. I am simply hoping to raise b 1230 which will permanently protect more the truth in this situation in a way than 600,000 acres of wilderness in over Mr. FULCHER. Mr. Chairman, I yield that will at least make people think. I 32 unique areas. myself such time as I may consume. am not naive about what is going to For more than 20 years now, I have I rise in opposition to H.R. 2546. Re- happen with this bill. been working closely with a group of gardless of what the House does, this This package designates about 100,000 citizens from my State, as well as bill is not going to be signed into law, acres of national monument expansion, countless local residents and commu- and I find it only fair to explain why. so I will use the same argument there. nity leaders, to craft and recraft the This package of bills is based on an Ditto. It also has 843 miles of wild sce- legislation we have before us today. I ideological thought process that has al- nic rivers. Just to drive home a point, personally have been to most of the ways failed and is going to continue to please know this, sometimes our fish areas in my bill, by foot, by horse, and fail. It will fail because this will add need some human help, and this des- by raft, to experience the areas for my- collectively about 1.5 million new wil- ignation will prevent that. Sometimes self. I have met with landowners and derness acres. Yes, that is 1.5 million. our fires create devastating silt flow ranchers across my State to get their Although we already have about 111 into our waterways, and that would feedback and, when necessary, to ad- million, this is going to add another 1.5 need some human help, but we won’t be just the bill to address their concerns. million. able to do it under these cir- It includes areas like the dramatic This bill will fail because the spon- cumstances. ridgeline vistas of Grand Hogback and sors think they are protecting this Massive new management burdens on the sprawling plateaus of Little Book land. In truth, the opposite is true. a Federal Government already $2.3 tril- Cliffs, areas like the stunning red cliffs This bill will fail because unmanaged lion in debt. Mr. Chairman, our Federal

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Mr. Chairman, I yield communities.’’ Economic opportuni- Potential wilderness is typically 4 minutes to the gentleman from Cali- ties. treated as wilderness anyway, so you fornia (Mr. HUFFMAN). Third, this legislation would protect have 51,000 acres that will probably be Mr. HUFFMAN. Mr. Chairman, I important wild places on public lands enforced as if it were wilderness. thank the gentlewoman for yielding, in my district. It designates roughly We should be prioritizing forest man- and I also thank her for her leadership 262,000 acres of wilderness, 51,000 acres agement, not making it more difficult not just on her own bill, but for leading of potential wilderness, and 480 miles of for access and the work needing to be the charge on a package of bills that wild and scenic rivers. done desperately. In rural northern includes my Northwest California Wil- These areas include critical habitat California, much of the land is already derness, Recreation, and Working For- for endangered salmon and steelhead, owned by the Federal Government. The ests Act as Title II. rare native plant ecosystems, and some local economies depend on access and The lands in my district that are in- of the largest intact old-growth forests use of these lands to thrive. cluded in this legislation represent in California. These areas also include Seventy-six percent of Trinity Coun- some of the most biodiverse eco- some of the best fishing, hiking, and ty is controlled by the Federal Govern- systems and exciting outdoor opportu- white-water runs in the State. ment. Ninety-five percent of the land nities in California. It ranges from old Like other pieces of legislation in the added to wilderness designation by 2250 growth trees that are so critical for package we are considering today, this is located there. carbon sequestration to rivers that takes conservation seriously because it The town of Weaverville located in provide habitat and unparalleled fish- is urgently needed for the future of our Trinity County has had several occa- ing and boating to mountain trails planet. sions where fire has burned right up to Lastly, I would like to explain how that offer hiking, biking, and other their doorsteps, and even then, we still this bill was developed. Over more than unique backcountry experiences. pursue endangering them because these 3 years, in fact, not long after I came Being active in the outdoors, experi- lands are not managed. to Congress in 2013, I started asking encing these wild places, and con- Even due to the best efforts of our stakeholders what policy issues should necting to a healthy environment is a firefighters, our CCC groups out there be addressed in public lands legislation way of life in the Second District of trying get ahead of it, we put ourselves in my district. I have repeatedly sat California. My constituents and visi- behind by having wilderness designa- down with constituents, presented tors from around the State and around tions that take away options, take these proposals at public meetings, and the country take pride in these public away ability to access and properly discussed concerns with county super- lands, and we all depend on the ecologi- manage these lands. visors. I have moved boundaries and re- cal resources and economic benefits Currently within that county, 520,000 moved wilderness proposals because of that they provide. That is why my leg- acres, or 25 percent, are designated as concerns from landowners, the timber islation takes a multifaceted approach. wilderness. It would increase that num- industry, and Tribes. This level of First, it includes an ambitious res- ber to 770,000, or 37 percent of the coun- stakeholder participation means that I toration plan to improve forest health, ty. have focused on what people in north- promote fire resilience, and protect There are concerns with these lands west California want to see with their communities while restoring diverse being designated as wilderness that public lands. I think this comprehen- ecosystems that are naturally adapted should have been addressed with the sive, carefully crafted legislation has to fire and that provide fish habitat. It local communities, ranging from ques- broad support. would also establish a partnership to tions about forest management, graz- The ACTING CHAIR (Ms. JUDY CHU restore public lands and waters that of California). The time of the gen- ing implications, to road decommis- have been damaged by illegal mari- tleman has expired. sioning and stewardship contracts. juana growth sites, which pose signifi- Ms. DEGETTE. Madam Chair, I yield How does that help the public have ac- cant threats to public health and safe- the gentleman from California an addi- cess? How does that help our fire- ty, law enforcement, wildlife, and tional 30 seconds. fighters and CCC have access to do the water quality. Mr. HUFFMAN. Madam Chair, I want work? Second, it recognizes the importance to point out this bill has support from Consensus from these local commu- of the outdoor recreation economy. In conservation organizations, outdoor nities most impacted by these designa- my district, residents spend almost $2 recreation groups, dozens of businesses, tions should be a priority. This legisla- billion in outdoor recreation each year. community leaders, adjacent land- tion does not do that. This legislation would increase rec- owners. It is a long and broad list of None of the language changes rec- reational opportunities and spur tour- support. ommended to help mitigate local con- ism by proposing new visitor centers, Madam Chair, I request a favorable cerns were accepted, so I urge you to overnight lodging, and a significant ex- vote for this legislation. vote in opposition. pansion of trails for multiple uses, in- Mr. FULCHER. Madam Chair, I yield If it is all about protecting lands, cluding hiking, biking, horseback 21⁄2 minutes to the gentleman from what is it we are actually protecting riding, and off-highway vehicle use. California (Mr. LAMALFA). when we are endangering them even Expanding these recreational oppor- Mr. LAMALFA. Madam Chair, I more so? tunities benefits outdoor enthusiasts thank my colleague from Idaho for Ms. DEGETTE. Madam Chair, I yield and the local businesses that are an in- yielding. 3 minutes to the gentleman from Cali- tegral part of the recreation economy. I rise in opposition to H.R. 2546. This fornia (Mr. CARBAJAL). Investing in our public lands means package of land bills will impact Cali- Mr. CARBAJAL. Madam Chair, I that we are also investing in commu- fornia, Colorado, and Washington cre- thank Representative DEGETTE for nities near our public lands. ating nearly 1.5 million acres of new yielding and for her leadership on this As Kent Collard of the Bar 717 Ranch wilderness. very important legislation. in Trinity County told the Natural Re- H.R. 2250, one bill included in this I am honored to represent the central sources Committee last year, ‘‘The best package will impact northern Cali- coast of California, one of the most thing we can do for these lands, for fornia, my area. It adds 262,000 acres of beautiful districts in the Nation. businesses like mine that depend on new wilderness designations, despite Places like the Los Padres National untrammeled tracts of wilderness, is to concerns from local communities as to Forest and the Carrizo Plain National protect them. Like many other busi- how they would be impacted. Monument contain some of the most

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This bill would preserve the Now, I commend my colleague from it featured the input of a wide coalition ecological beauty and recreational ac- Colorado for her efforts to work with of our colleagues, and it earned the tivities available to communities in local shareholders to address some of support of a broad, diverse coalition of my district and beyond as well as for their concerns, but the bills contained advocates for public lands, economic future generations. in this package do not achieve the type development, and conservation. This legislation includes my bill, of balance and local consensus nec- H.R. 2199, the Central Coast Heritage essary for bills of this magnitude. Mr. Chair, we are wasting our time Protection Act. I am proud to have Many of the local communities im- here. I ask my colleagues to oppose worked with Chairman GRIJALVA and pacted by this wilderness package have this legislation. Representative DEGETTE and local raised significant concerns, including The Acting CHAIR (Mr. CARBAJAL). stakeholders to ensure that Califor- the loss of motorized access and recre- The time of the gentleman has expired. ation, the elimination of multiple use, nia’s central coast was included in this Ms. DEGETTE. Mr. Chair, I would and the overall threat to local econo- measure. point out to my close friend from Colo- Title III of this legislation would des- mies. If wilderness designation is im- rado (Mr. LAMBORN) that there are no posed, fewer people will have access to ignate and place into conservation multiple use areas in the Colorado Wil- nearly 250,000 acres as wilderness with- these lands. derness Act. Two-thirds of the areas in the Los Padres National Forest and Engaging local stakeholders and con- are already wilderness study areas and the Carrizo Plain National Monument sidering their on-the-ground expertise being converted, and the rest have no as wilderness areas, one of the highest are critical steps in making decisions motorized use or mining or drilling of forms of protections available. about public lands management. Local communities have concerns with many any kind. So the bill has no conversion b 1245 aspects of this bill. of multiple use areas. This is a major step to preserve and At the July 10, 2019, subcommittee Mr. Chair, I yield 3 minutes to the protect our community’s future for fu- hearing on this bill, the committee distinguished gentlewoman from Cali- ture generations, allows for responsible heard testimony from Montezuma fornia (Ms. JUDY CHU). forest management and firefighting ac- County Commissioner Keenan Ertel, Ms. JUDY CHU of California. Mr. tivities. who shared the county’s concern that Chair, I rise in strong support of H.R. It also creates a 400-mile-long Condor this bill would negatively impact ‘‘in- 2546, the Protecting America’s Wilder- National Recreation Trail, connecting dividual landowners, agricultural enti- the northern and southern portions of ties, water providers, first responders, ness Act. This legislation includes the the Los Padres National Forest by a and especially the recreation tourism text of my bill, H.R. 2215, the San Ga- single hiking route. industry.’’ briel Mountains Foothills and Rivers This legislation has been the result Garfield County also opposes this leg- Protection Act, which is the result of of years of collaboration with local islation due to concerns with restrict- years of grassroots advocacy and com- stakeholders. It is supported by nearly ing access and increased risk of cata- munity engagement to improve protec- 500 central coast landowners, busi- strophic wildfires due to the restrictive tions and access for these treasured nesses, farmers, and local officials. management regimes imposed by this lands. This reaffirms that protecting our en- legislation. The San Gabriel Mountains are the vironment and growing our economy In addition to local grievances, the crown of the Los Angeles area. They are not mutually exclusive. affected land management agencies provide 30 percent of our water, com- Our public lands are an essential have noted that this bill is inconsistent prise 70 percent of Los Angeles Coun- asset to our local economies. In Cali- with previous designations and existing ty’s open space, and are home to his- fornia alone, the outdoor recreation land uses by arbitrarily adding wilder- toric habitats of species like the Cali- economy is worth $92 billion and em- ness areas and Wild and Scenic Rivers fornia condor and Nelson’s bighorn ploys over 650,000 individuals. in areas where those designations are sheep. I want to thank Chairman GRIJALVA, not appropriate. Supporting the dec- This immense natural beauty exists Representative DEGETTE, and the com- laration of areas that do not actually mittee for their support of this legisla- possess these characteristics under- right in the backyard of one of the tion. mines the integrity of the Wilderness densest urban areas in our country, of- Madam Chair, I urge my colleagues Act and the Wild and Scenic Rivers fering recreational opportunities like to vote ‘‘yes’’ and continue uplifting Act, as well as the existing lands that hiking, fishing, and camping to the local businesses and local economies do possess those features. more than 15 million Americans who that rely on outdoor recreation. Because of these concerns, the Trump live in the urban area nearby. Mr. FULCHER. Madam Chairman, I administration has rightly issued a That is so important because the Los yield 4 minutes to the gentleman from veto threat against this partisan bill. Angeles region is one of the most park- Colorado (Mr. LAMBORN). To quote from the Statement of Ad- poor areas in the country, which means Mr. LAMBORN. Madam Chairman, I ministration Policy: ‘‘This bill would that too many communities do not thank the gentleman from Idaho (Mr. impose unnecessary and harmful re- have access to outdoor recreational op- FULCHER) for his leadership. strictions on more than 2.5 million portunities in their own neighbor- I rise in strong opposition to this acres of land in Colorado, California, hoods. package of divisive and partisan bills. and Washington State, including near- Access to outdoor space has real, doc- Collectively, this package of ideologi- ly 1.5 million acres in the form of wil- umented benefits for public health. cally driven bills impact lands in Colo- derness designations. These restric- That is why protecting these lands is rado, California, and Washington by tions will greatly reduce opportunities so important. creating nearly 1.5 million acres of new for multiple uses on these public lands, wilderness, designating 843 miles of limit access to them, and significantly In 2014, President Obama recognized Wild and Scenic Rivers, and creating reduce the available productive acre- the decades of grassroots support for 100,000 acres of National Monument ex- age in working forests, rendering them this goal and granted my request to pansion. more prone to catastrophic wildfires.’’ designate the San Gabriel Mountains In Colorado alone, H.R. 2546 would This highly partisan package is in National Monument. Immediately, this designate approximately 570,000 acres stark contrast to the omnibus lands made available more resources to the of new wilderness areas, 23,000 acres of package that was passed overwhelm- mountains that resulted in cleaner riv- expanded wilderness, and 14,000 acres of ingly last year by both Chambers and ers, improved facilities like picnic

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Water agencies and com- resenting a variety of stakeholders, The health and vitality of our forests munities from the area all agree this is such as water agencies, local govern- depends on active scientific forest a good thing. ments, and the business community. management. That means carefully As California has continued to be But we are still far from done. This tending our forests to protect them faced with drought, forest fires, and same level of resources and protection from morbid overcrowding, which, in the growing impacts of climate change, is needed across the San Gabriel Moun- turn, makes them vulnerable to dis- it is critical that we support policies tains and the communities that serve ease, pestilence, drought, and, ulti- such as this that protect our environ- as their gateway. mately, catastrophic wildfire. ment. The legislation before us today would Excess timber comes out of the forest Mr. Chair, I urge my colleagues to build on the success of the National in one of two ways: It is either burned vote ‘‘yes.’’ out or it is carried out. This bill makes Monument designation by expanding b 1300 good forest management impossible by the monument’s boundaries to include Mr. FULCHER. Mr. Chairman, I yield the western Angeles National Forest, forbidding our foresters from using 21⁄2 minutes to the gentleman from Ari- establishing new and expanded wilder- their science to protect and groom and zona (Mr. GOSAR). ness areas, and protecting more than 45 care for our forests by assuring that trees have room to grow strong. Mr. GOSAR. Mr. Chairman, I would miles of waterways as Wild and Scenic like to thank my friend from Idaho for Rivers. Finally, this bill ignores and insults the communities directly affected by yielding. It would also establish the critical The legislation before us today rep- new San Gabriel Mountains national this massive Federal land grab. In case after case, local elected officials, local resents the same failed policies that recreation area to bolster the connec- have caused recent fire seasons to be tion between urban and wild spaces, governments, local fire districts, and local residents in the nearby commu- some of the worst on record. Over 1.5 helping communities in the foothills million acres of new wilderness is cre- and along the river corridor improve nities have formally, vigorously, and vocally protested the draconian re- ated by this bill. access to the mountains and offer new Mr. Chairman, a wilderness designa- strictions imposed by this measure be- recreational opportunities for tion is the most restrictive land classi- cause they imperil public safety from Angelenos. fication that can be levied by the Fed- fire, and they do wanton harm to the This bill represents the work of so eral Government. Wilderness designa- many, and they have come together for local economies. This bill reverses the three objectives tions such as these greatly hinder Fed- a plan that would complete the vision eral and local agencies’ ability to ac- of a community seamlessly connected set by House Republicans: Instead of restoring public access to tively manage our forests, which great- to the beautiful wild lands of its back- public lands, the Democrats restrict ly enhances the risk of catastrophic yard. wildfires. Today, we have an opportunity to re- and deny it; Instead of restoring good manage- Just yesterday, I hosted a roundtable alize that vision, and that is why I urge ment to the public lands, the Demo- with stakeholders from across the West support for H.R. 2546, the Protecting crats forbid it; representing local governments, State America’s Wilderness Act. Instead of restoring the Federal Gov- governments, animal conservation Mr. FULCHER. Madam Chair, I yield ernment as a good neighbor to those groups, and private companies that are 3 minutes to the gentleman from Cali- communities impacted by the public developing groundbreaking tech- CCLINTOCK). fornia (Mr. M lands, the Democrats give those com- nologies to help us fight the threat of Mr. MCCLINTOCK. Madam Chair, munities the finger. catastrophic fire. Every participant in when the Republicans were in the ma- What Obama said about elections the panel spoke to the importance of jority, we set three overarching objec- having consequences, here it is in real actively managing our forests. tives for our Federal lands policy: to life. Wildfire prevention saves money, restore public access to the public Ms. DEGETTE. Mr. Chair, I yield 1 human lives, and protects vital wildlife lands, to restore good management to minute to the gentlewoman from Cali- habitats. Passage of this bill puts all of the public lands, and to restore the fornia (Mrs. NAPOLITANO). that at risk. Federal Government as a good neigh- Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Chair, I This legislation also represents an- bor to those communities impacted by thank Ms. DEGETTE for yielding. other attempt by the majority to legis- the public lands. This bill is the very I rise today in very strong support of late in other Members’ districts with- opposite of these three policies. H.R. 2215, the San Gabriel Mountains out their support. I especially want to The purpose of America’s public Foothills and Rivers Protection Act, highlight the provisions in this bill lands was to set aside our most beau- which is included in H.R. 2546, and I as- dealing particularly with Colorado. tiful tracts, in the words of the original sociate my remarks with those of Ms. The vast majority of the 700,000 acres Yosemite Charter, ‘‘for public use, re- CHU, my distinguished colleague. of new wilderness created by this bill sort, and recreation . . . for all time.’’ As the representative of the San Ga- in Colorado is located in Mr. TIPTON’s The bill before us does exactly the briel foothills community, I am very district and Mr. LAMBORN’s district. opposite: It imposes severe restrictions proud of our community members and Neither of these Members support this on the public’s use of 2.5 million acres local organizations that have worked legislation. of their own lands; 1.5 million acres tirelessly on preserving and expanding This is a continuation of legislation would be put off limits to such inno- the mountains for future generations. previously taken up by this House re- cent things as mountain bikes and The San Gabriel Mountains, foot- stricting mining in my district that I strollers; and it would remove roads to hills, and river corridor attract mil- did not support and attempts by the reach campsites or even allow emer- lions of visitors a year and provide other side to restrict mining in north- gency equipment to access. It also des- some of the only outdoor options for ern Minnesota and oil and gas develop- ignates 843 additional miles of our riv- the open space-poor Los Angeles Coun- ment in ANWR completely against the ers as wild and scenic. ty. wishes of local Members of Congress as Does anybody think that sounds H.R. 2215 expands the boundaries of well as people back home. good? the monument and allows the San Ga- Legislation like this before us today I can tell my colleagues that that briel Mountains, foothills, and river flies in the face of what public lands designation on the Merced River in my corridor to be eligible for Federal fund- legislation should be. It should be lo- district has been used to close many ing to help clean, protect, and develop cally driven and benefit those who live traditional tourist amenities at Yo- our beloved mountain recreation areas. closest to those lands.

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I rise today in strong support of H.R. Ms. DEGETTE. Mr. Chairman, I yield Mr. STAUBER. Mr. Chairman, I rise 2546, Protecting America’s Wilderness 3 minutes to the gentleman from Cali- today in opposition to a completely Act. fornia (Mr. SCHIFF). partisan bill in H.R. 2546, legislation Congress passed the Wilderness Act Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Chairman, I rise in that grows the reach of the Federal in 1964 in response to concerns about strong support of the Protecting Amer- Government and strong-arms local population growth and increasing de- ica’s Wilderness Act. stakeholders. velopment. The reason for the act is This bill includes a number of worthy To my colleagues in California and more pressing now than ever. initiatives to expand and protect our Colorado who are involuntarily af- Since then, wilderness designations national heritage, and I am very fected by this legislation, I stand with have served as a key tool for protecting pleased and grateful that the legisla- you. pristine places in their natural state tion includes the Rim of the Valley Like them, I represent a vast district for the benefit of current and future Corridor Preservation Act, a bill I have with significant Federal lands. Min- generations of Americans. been working on for nearly 20 years. nesota’s Eighth Congressional District This package truly embodies the The Rim of the Valley Corridor Pres- is the size of West Virginia. It features spirit of the Wilderness Act, something ervation Act would expand the Santa two national forests, a national park, a that is often dismissed by many of my Monica Mountains National Recreation wild and scenic river, and a wilderness colleagues across the aisle. Each title Area to include the lands known as the area. was developed through a multiyear col- Rim of the Valley. This includes Simi Like them, I have a colleague from laborative process with diverse and lo- Hills, Santa Susana Mountains, an urban area in my State legislating cally driven coalitions that have dem- Verdugo Mountains, part of Santa in my district, as if they know what is onstrated that these places are worthy Clarita, San Gabriel Mountain foot- best for our constituents and we don’t. of protection as wilderness. hills, the Los Angeles River, and Grif- About a month ago, a colleague rep- They provided abundant recreational fith Park, all important green spaces resenting part of the Twin Cities area opportunities to help support local in the greater Los Angeles region, one of Minneapolis-Saint Paul introduced a economies, teach visitors about our of the park-poorest regions in the country. mineral withdrawal, putting over Nation’s diverse heritage, and allow By expanding the national recreation 235,000 acres off-limits. In northern people to find solitude and peace in na- area, the National Park Service will Minnesota, the Range Association of ture. have the authority to make capital im- Municipalities and Schools sharply re- They protect some of the last and provements, like repairing hiking buked this legislation, as the bill best refuges for wildlife in the face of a trails and maintaining facilities for promises to deprive schools of millions changing environment and play a vital public enjoyment, studying wildlife of dollars in potential revenue. role in safeguarding the natural sys- and its habitats, and participating in In Colorado, H.R. 2546 is opposed by tems that our communities rely on. cooperative conservation with local Mesa, Garfield, and Montezuma Coun- As climate change increasingly im- landowners. It will help ensure wildlife ties because of their concern about the pacts our natural world, designating corridors that allow Los Angelinos to impacts this expansion can have on pristine landscapes as wilderness is one experience lions, bears, and other pre- their rural communities. of the most important actions Congress cious wildlife in their own backyard. What many in Washington, D.C., and can take in response to the climate cri- Protecting and embracing our na- Representatives of urban areas fail to sis. tional spaces is very important to me recognize is how much this bill affects This bill prioritizes the long-term personally. I come from a hiking fam- the daily lives of rural constituencies. conservation of large, connected land- ily. My wife, Eve, and I love to go on For example, this bill will disallow scapes that provide clean air, clean hiking trips with our friends or when proper forest management. Why not let water, critical wildlife habitat, and in- we can steal away during the summer, our loggers clear the timber that leads tact natural systems that enhance evening hikes through Griffith Park. to forest fires? community resiliency to this climate From time to time, I like to run alone It will disallow recreational activi- crisis. in the Verdugos, with a little extra ties like mountain biking. Why would It reflects the heart of the Wilderness pace at certain points, knowing that we stop activities like that that help Act, reminding us of our dependence on one of P–22’s mountain lion friends grow our local tourism industries? healthy, natural systems and our re- might be watching me from the tall The National Guard Bureau is con- sponsibility to ensure a sustainable en- grass. cerned about the high-altitude training vironment for future generations. Last week, I asked my constituents in this area. Why would we impede the It is no surprise that the Trump ad- to send some reflections about what readiness of our military? ministration would oppose these des- the Rim of the Valley means to them, Mr. Chairman, the trend of rejecting ignations, given the single-use mission along with their favorite pictures of the input of local Members of Congress of the Trump administration, which is the natural beauty of our region, and and local stakeholders is troubling. extraction and profit being the only op- you can see just a sampling of the Whether it be in California, Colorado, tion for our public lands, while this beautiful vistas that they sent behind or my great State of Minnesota, all our legislation before us today represents me. constituents ask for is to have a seat and recognizes that protection and con- I want to say, I think my constituent at the table and their voices heard. servation are public benefits for all Donald from Sunland put it best when Please oppose this bill and send a Americans. he said: ‘‘I appreciate how the calm message that locals affected by Wash- I encourage my colleagues to support beauty of undeveloped nature replen- ington, D.C., legislation need to be H.R. 2546 and the package of legislation ishes my spirits. Everyone, including heard. before us, which will ensure that these future generations, should be able to Ms. DEGETTE. Mr. Chairman, I am wild places are protected for the ben- access unspoiled nature.’’ delighted to yield 3 minutes to the gen- efit of current and future generations. We owe it to ourselves and our chil- tleman from Arizona (Mr. GRIJALVA), Mr. FULCHER. Mr. Chairman, I yield dren and grandchildren to safeguard chairman of the committee. 4 minutes to the gentleman from Utah these treasures. The Rim of the Valley Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Chairman, I (Mr. BISHOP). Corridor Preservation Act plays an im- thank the gentlewoman from Colorado Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Mr. Chair, I ap- portant role in this effort. for the time and for her longstanding preciate having the ability to speak

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They never have they bring packages up here that cre- Let’s protect public lands, not just in been. They never need to be. ate more wilderness, more problems, Colorado but across the country. But the bill we have in front of us and more costs without having solved Mr. Chairman, I urge my colleagues today is very unbalanced. It is pretty any of the underlying problems with to support the Protecting America’s ideological, and as Yogi Berra used to these packages, which is why they Wilderness Act. say: ‘‘It’s deja vu all over again.’’ weren’t in the consensus bill we had at Mr. FULCHER. Mr. Chairman, I yield This puts 1.5 million acres, as has the beginning of the session in the first myself the balance of my time. been said, in new wilderness designa- place. Mr. Chairman, it was alluded to once, tions and over 800 miles of wild and We can do better. We need to do bet- but I want to underscore that passage scenic rivers, which destroys or shuts ter. We are wasting our time with mes- of this would add massive new burdens down all forest management activity in saging bills that have no future when on Federal agencies. We need to be those particular areas, including things we have the opportunity to do stuff using those resources to better manage like fuel reduction and wildfire mitiga- that works. what we have already got as public tion. I am calling on my friends on the land and public resources. To put this in perspective for some of other side: Put that bill on the floor so As a reminder, we are $2.3 billion in you, especially those in the East, in we can vote for something that solves debt. What that means is the Federal the last 10 years, 7.3 million acres of our problems and saves our parks in- Government is way over its head. We our most restricted public lands have stead of these simply messaging bills can’t afford to manage land, and we been burned out. That is like burning that are dedicated to having special in- can’t afford to take care of it. the entire State of Massachusetts, all terest groups being able to check off So guess what? of which was set in this kind of restric- the box that you did something for It doesn’t do it. Then we all pay, tive area. them. It is about time we did some- typically, when things go on fire. Now, what the majority wants to do, thing that works. Mr. Chairman, in my State of Idaho, what the Democrats want to do, is add because of all that massive amount of b 1315 more to that potential problem. It is Federal land, we are really more like unbalanced simply because there is not Ms. DEGETTE. Mr. Chairman, I tenants than we are landlords. But to a single Republican who has cospon- would just point out to the gentleman make an analogy, our landlord can’t af- sored any of these bills in this package, that when we did the last land package ford to fix a broken roof. That is what including the two Colorado Repub- none of these bills had been brought up we have got with responsibility on licans who are most directly impacted for a hearing by the then-majority, so these government agencies unable to by this package. the gentleman would not have been too take care of these resources. This puts critical military-readiness happy to have included them in that Mr. Chairman, you have heard testi- training at risk. This has concerns for package. mony from my colleagues that many of private property that have never been Mr. Chairman, I yield 1 minute to the the local communities impacted have resolved in elements of this package. It gentleman from Colorado (Mr. raised significant concerns ranging doesn’t even address the local con- NEGUSE). from loss of access, recreation, elimi- sensus. Mr. NEGUSE. Mr. Chairman, I want nation of constructive and wise man- This is a bill that the Senate will not to join my colleagues in support of this agement, and threats to rural econo- pass, that the President has already important lands package which is not a mies. In addition to the concerns and said he is going to reject. messaging bill. It is a bill that will pro- opposition raised by local stakeholders Earlier in this session, as we began, tect endangered species, improve cli- and counties, some of the provisions in we had a lands package that came mate mitigation, and support our Na- the package are opposed by the actual through. It was a consensus between tion’s growing outdoor recreation econ- Members who represent the areas af- Democrats and Republicans both here omy. Every component of this bill cer- fected. It is troubling. and in the Senate. Many of these bills tainly accomplishes those ends. This effort is also funded in part by were not part of that consensus land But, in particular, the Colorado Wil- some special interest groups, and they package, and for justifiable reasons, derness Act Title I provides Federal sometimes will call themselves envi- because they haven’t reached that con- protections to many of Colorado’s most ronmentalists. To those people, I just sensus status. beautiful and treasured lands, and that want to communicate: I live in this It hasn’t happened before, which I can attest to as a Representative for area. All too often you don’t. We are means—you know, Earl Weaver once Colorado’s Second Congressional Dis- the real environmentalists because we came out and got thrown out of a game trict. take care of a fabulous resource. because he looked at the umpire and I am inspired by my colleague, Con- Public lands decisions should be said: Are you going to get better, or is gresswoman DEGETTE’s dedication and made with local collaboration and this as good as it gets? her championing of this cause, having input. This set of bills does not do it. We are looking at the other side and worked on this bill for the better part They have real consequences on real saying: Are you going to get better, or of the last 20 years. people. Sound, proven, and scientific is this simply as good as it gets? It is important that we protect these management are critical. What we should be doing is realizing, beautiful and treasured public lands for Mr. Chairman, God gave us a fabu- instead of creating more problem generations to come. We have a strong lous resource here, but he also gave us areas, we should be trying to solve the tradition of protecting public lands in a brain. We need to use our brain. problem of the land we already own. I my home State. As the Chair well Now, I am not naive. I know my col- am specifically talking about H.R. 1225, knows, earlier this year we passed the leagues across the aisle have got to the Restore Our Parks Act. We have a Colorado Outdoor Recreation and vote for this thing. Part of that is that maintenance backlog in our parks that Economy Act out of the House, which some people’s DNA says that wilder- is huge and a solution to it that actu- is an important step in that regard. ness is good and human involvement is ally works. Why are we not bringing I think at the end of the day we bad. that bill to the floor instead of this should be able to agree on the goal of I would just close by saying this: bill, which is destined to fail? protecting public lands to ensure that Facts are stubborn things. The first We all talk a big game about how they exist for future generations, in- fact is this set of bills is going no- much we revere our national parks, yet cluding for the generation of my where.

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Our the economic and national security of the stalls—and it will—those of us on this United States. national treasures have created oppor- side of the aisle and those of us who The Administration is committed to man- tunities for local entrepreneurs who live in the West will still be here ask- aging public lands as a good neighbor to the have started restaurants, guided tour ing for your cooperation in working local communities and to the Americans who companies, hotels, and other small with us. live and work in close proximity to them. businesses. Mr. Chairman, please don’t let pride Engaging local stakeholders and considering That is why it makes sense to pro- blind you. Work with us on putting their on-the-ground expertise are critical tect these special places, and it is why some intelligence and some wisdom steps in making decisions about public lands I am proud the House is considering into managing this resource. management, and local communities have this comprehensive package which in- Mr. Chairman, I include in the concerns that many aspects of H.R. 2546 cludes my legislation, the Wild Olym- would produce negative effects for their citi- RECORD a Statement of Administration zens and their economies. pics Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Policy recommending a veto of this bill The Administration is willing to work with Rivers Act. This bill protects some of package. Congress to make the necessary improve- our environmentally sensitive areas by STATEMENT OF ADMINISTRATION POLICY ments to this bill if it is considered further. establishing a new wilderness area to H.R. 2546—PROTECTING AMERICA’S WILDERNESS If H.R. 2546 were presented to the President protect the last remaining old-growth ACT—REP. DEGETTE, D-CO, AND REP. NEGUSE, in its current form, however, his advisors stands on the peninsula and desig- D-CO would recommend that he veto it. nating 19 rivers and tributaries as wild The Administration opposes H.R. 2546. This Mr. FULCHER. Mr. Chairman, I yield and scenic rivers to protect critical bill would impose unnecessary and harmful back the balance of my time. salmon spawning habitat. restrictions on more than 2.5 million acres of Ms. DEGETTE. Mr. Chairman, I yield This proposal has evolved through land in Colorado, California, and Washington 1 minute to the gentlewoman from extensive public engagement with State, including nearly 1.5 million acres in California (Ms. BROWNLEY). Tribes, conservation groups, timber the form of wilderness designations. These Ms. BROWNLEY of California. Mr. communities, business leaders, shell- restrictions will greatly reduce opportuni- ties for multiple uses on these public lands, Chairman, I thank the gentlewoman fish growers, and everyone in between limit access to them, and significantly re- for bringing this important public to create a bill that works for our local duce the available productive acreage in lands bill to the floor. communities. working forests, rendering them more prone H.R. 2546 incorporates a bill I helped It is because of that extensive public to catastrophic wildfires. introduce along with Representative outreach that this bill is formally now The Administration has expanded access to CARBAJAL, the Central Coast Heritage supported by more than 800 community America’s public lands; increased hunting, Protection Act. leaders—Republicans, Democrats, busi- fishing, and recreational opportunities na- The Central Coast Heritage Protec- ness owners, sportsmen, mayors, coun- tionwide; and enhanced conservation stew- tion Act sets aside more than 40,000 ty commissioners, and Tribal leaders— ardship of our vast natural resources. With all of whom agree that this proposal regard to the designation of wilderness on acres in the Los Padres National For- public lands, the Administration generally est as wilderness. It also designates the moves our region in the right direc- supports congressional action to resolve wil- Condor Trail within Los Padres as a tion. derness designation and Wilderness Study National Recreation Trail. Both of In addition to protecting recreational Areas (WSA) release issues, particularly for these actions have long been priorities access and supporting our outdoor WSAs that were established more than 30 of my constituents, and so I am pleased economy, this bill will also bolster our years ago. Many WSAs were recommended the House is taking action on them region’s efforts to protect sources of for designation, while others were rec- clean drinking water, support critical ommended as not suitable, with suggestions today. We in Ventura County are so fortu- salmon and steelhead habitat, and pro- that they be returned to agency manage- tect key waterways that are vital to ment to integrate their other intrinsic val- nate to be surrounded by gorgeous pub- ues into surrounding land management lic spaces, including the Los Padres our shellfish industry. But just as important as these things plans. The Administration recommends ad- National Forest. Designating these are the things this bill will not do. dressing these long overdue WSA decisions lands as wilderness will strengthen en- before undertaking potential designations of This proposal will not close, decom- vironmental protections in our region mission, or otherwise restrict access to new areas that did not meet the criteria es- and preserve this important part of our tablished in the 1964 Wilderness Act when in- any existing Forest Service roads or ventories were completed many years ago. natural heritage for future generations trailheads. The Administration strongly believes that to enjoy. It will not impact any harvestable before new or potential wilderness areas or Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentle- timber base in the Olympic National wild and scenic rivers are designated, it is woman, again, for bringing this bill Forest, and I am doing a whole bunch important to first ensure that such designa- forward. tion is the most appropriate land manage- of work to actually increase harvest Ms. DEGETTE. Mr. Chairman, I yield through other avenues. ment tool for a given parcel. For this and 3 minutes to the gentleman from the other reasons, successful conservation pro- This bill will not affect any private posals that have incorporated this tool over State of Washington (Mr. KILMER). property rights, and it will not impact the last decade have been more limited in ge- Mr. KILMER. Mr. Chairman, I thank how the Washington Department of ographic scope than this bill. It is important my good friend and colleague for yield- Natural Resources manages State- to ensure that designating new wilderness ing. owned land, which is why it has gained areas on public lands does not unnecessarily Mr. Chairman, as someone who was the endorsement of the Washington impede public access, limit outdoor rec- born and raised on the Olympic Penin- Commissioner of Public Lands. reational opportunities, or conflict with pre- sula, I know firsthand how special our We know that our region’s future de- existing uses. Unfortunately, a number of region is and how our public lands con- the proposals for wilderness designations in pends on building a strong and diversi- H.R. 2546 fail to follow this successful model. tribute to the fabric of who we are. fied economy. And after years of col- While many recreational activities, such In our region we understand that pro- laboration, I think this bill we are con- as hunting, fishing, and hiking, are compat- tecting public lands isn’t just about sidering today represents a clear win- ible with wilderness designation, other ac- saving these unforgettable places for win for the communities I represent. tivities, such as mountain biking and off- future generations. It also means pro- Mr. Chairman, I want to thank the highway vehicle use, are not. Some of the tecting high quality jobs for the next senior Senator from Washington, Sen- areas proposed for wilderness designation in generation as well. ator MURRAY, for her partnership on H.R. 2546 contain popular motorized or As someone who worked in economic mechanized recreation areas. In addition, ex- this effort, and I encourage my col- isting energy development poses inherent development professionally for over a leagues to vote in favor of this impor- challenges for wilderness designations, cre- decade, I have seen how our natural re- tant legislation. ating complex management issues pertaining sources contribute to our economic vi- Ms. DEGETTE. Mr. Chairman, I yield to active mining claims and oil and gas tality. Each year millions of people and myself the balance of my time to close.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:44 Feb 13, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K12FE7.031 H12FEPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with HOUSE H1066 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE February 12, 2020 Mr. Chairman, wilderness is not It truly is a labor of love, and I look Sec. 243. Pacific Gas and Electric Company owned by me, it is not owned by any forward to telling my grandchildren Utility facilities and rights-of- Member on the other side of the aisle, about this historic day. way. and it is not owned by any Members of Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- TITLE III—CENTRAL COAST HERITAGE Congress. It is owned by the people. It ance of my time. PROTECTION is owned by the people of this country The Acting CHAIR (Mr. ESPAILLAT). Sec. 301. Short title; table of contents. and future generations of this country. All time for general debate has expired. Sec. 302. Definitions. That is why we are the stewards of this Sec. 303. Designation of wilderness. Pursuant to the rule, the bill shall be Sec. 304. Designation of the Machesna Moun- wilderness. considered for amendment under the tain Potential Wilderness. These are Federal lands, and I have 5-minute rule. Sec. 305. Administration of wilderness. heard some of my colleagues on the In lieu of the amendment in the na- Sec. 306. Designation of Wild and Scenic Rivers. other side in this debate say: Well, ture of a substitute recommended by Sec. 307. Designation of the Fox Mountain Po- some county commissioner doesn’t sup- the Committee on Natural Resources, tential Wilderness. port it; some Member doesn’t support printed in the bill, an amendment in Sec. 308. Designation of scenic areas. it. Sec. 309. Condor National Scenic Trail. the nature of a substitute consisting of Sec. 310. Forest service study. It doesn’t matter. These Federal the text of Rules Committee Print 116– lands belong to the public. In fact, last Sec. 311. Nonmotorized recreation opportuni- 50, shall be considered as adopted. ties. October in Colorado there was a poll The bill, as amended, shall be consid- Sec. 312. Use by members of Tribes. done of the areas that are impacted in ered as the original bill for the purpose TITLE IV—SAN GABRIEL MOUNTAINS my portion of the wilderness bill. This of further amendment under the FOOTHILLS AND RIVERS PROTECTION poll found that 71 percent of the people 5-minute rule and shall be considered Sec. 401. Short title; table of contents. in the affected areas—the citizens, the as read. Sec. 402. Definition of State. people who use this land for economic The text of the bill, as amended, is as Subtitle A—SAN GABRIEL NATIONAL development and recreation—believe follows: RECREATION AREA that these wilderness study areas H.R. 2546 Sec. 411. Purposes. should be made permanent and that Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Sec. 412. Definitions. they should be made into wilderness. resentatives of the United States of America in Sec. 413. San Gabriel National Recreation Area. That is whom I believe. Congress assembled, Sec. 414. Management. I want to tell you one more story, Sec. 415. Acquisition of non-Federal land with- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. in Recreation Area. Mr. Chairman, and that is the story (a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as Sec. 416. Water rights; water resource facilities; about in August when I went down to the ‘‘Protecting America’s Wilderness Act’’. public roads; utility facilities. Cortez, Colorado, near three of the wil- (b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of con- Sec. 417. San Gabriel National Recreation Area derness areas in my bill. One of the tents for this Act is as follows: Public Advisory Council. county commissioners, Mr. Ertel, testi- Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. Sec. 418. San Gabriel National Recreation Area fied in Congress that he represents that TITLE I—COLORADO WILDERNESS Partnership. area. Sec. 101. Short title; definition. Sec. 419. Visitor services and facilities. Do you know something? Sec. 102. Additions to National Wilderness Pres- Subtitle B—SAN GABRIEL MOUNTAINS In Cortez, Colorado, the city council ervation System in the State of Sec. 421. Definitions. and the mayor support the bill. At a Colorado. Sec. 422. National monument boundary modi- townhall meeting I had, there were 75 Sec. 103. Administrative provisions. fication. people. Sixty-five of them raised their Sec. 104. Water. Sec. 423. Designation of Wilderness Areas and hands when I asked if they supported Sec. 105. Sense of Congress. Additions. the bill. That is who supports this bill, TITLE II—NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA WIL- Sec. 424. Administration of Wilderness Areas that is who this is for, and that is DERNESS, RECREATION, AND WORKING and Additions. whom we need to think about and lis- FORESTS Sec. 425. Designation of Wild and Scenic Rivers. ten to as we pass this legislation. Sec. 201. Short title; table of contents. Sec. 426. Water rights. The areas in this bill all have strong Sec. 202. Definitions. TITLE V—RIM OF THE VALLEY CORRIDOR wilderness characteristics, and we owe Subtitle A—RESTORATION AND ECONOMIC PRESERVATION it to our children, to our grand- DEVELOPMENT Sec. 501. Short title. children, and to our great-grand- Sec. 211. South Fork Trinity-Mad River Res- Sec. 502. Boundary adjustment; land acquisi- children to take bold action right now toration Area. tion; administration. and preserve them. Sec. 212. Redwood National and State Parks TITLE VI—WILD OLYMPICS WILDERNESS I just want to take a minute and restoration. AND WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS thank everybody who has been in- Sec. 213. California Public Lands Remediation Sec. 601. Short title. Partnership. volved with this bill: obviously, the Sec. 602. Designation of olympic national forest Sec. 214. Trinity Lake visitor center. wilderness areas. chairman of the committee, Mr. GRI- Sec. 215. Del Norte County visitor center. Sec. 603. Wild and scenic river designations. JALVA, his staff, Chris Rackens, Bran- Sec. 216. Management plans. Sec. 604. Existing rights and withdrawal. don Bragato, Henry Wykowski, Cam- Sec. 217. Study; partnerships related to over- Sec. 605. Treaty rights. night accommodations. eron Walkup, and Lily Wang; and my TITLE VII—PAYGO staff who have worked on this bill for Subtitle B—RECREATION Sec. 701. Determination of Budgetary Effects. over 20 years now, Lisa Cohen, my Sec. 221. Horse Mountain Special Management TITLE I—COLORADO WILDERNESS Chief of Staff; Kaila Hood, Matt Allen, Area. Tom Woodburn, and Marc Rehmann, Sec. 222. Bigfoot National Recreation Trail. SEC. 101. SHORT TITLE; DEFINITION. all of whom have worked their guts out Sec. 223. Elk Camp Ridge Recreation Trail. (a) SHORT TITLE.—This title may be cited as for this, as well as many other staffers Sec. 224. Trinity Lake Trail. the ‘‘Colorado Wilderness Act of 2020’’. Sec. 225. Trails study. (b) SECRETARY DEFINED.—As used in this title, past and present. the term ‘‘Secretary’’ means the Secretary of the Finally, I want to thank the citizens Sec. 226. Construction of mountain bicycling routes. Interior or the Secretary of Agriculture, as ap- who brought this bill to me to begin Sec. 227. Partnerships. propriate. with and who continue to work their Subtitle C—CONSERVATION SEC. 102. ADDITIONS TO NATIONAL WILDERNESS hearts out every day to preserve our PRESERVATION SYSTEM IN THE Sec. 231. Designation of wilderness. wild places; in particular, John STATE OF COLORADO. Sec. 232. Administration of wilderness. (a) ADDITIONS.—Section 2(a) of the Colorado Stansfield of Wild Connections who Sec. 233. Designation of potential wilderness. Wilderness Act of 1993 (Public Law 103–77; 107 can’t be with us today, and Mark Pear- Sec. 234. Designation of wild and scenic rivers. Stat. 756; 16 U.S.C. 1132 note) is amended by son of San Juan Wilderness—who the Sec. 235. Sanhedrin Special Conservation Man- adding at the end the following paragraphs: agement Area. last time I saw him, he was sitting on ‘‘(23) Certain lands managed by the Colorado a cliff high up in one of my wilderness Subtitle D—MISCELLANEOUS River Valley Field Office of the Bureau of Land areas and is now sitting in the gallery Sec. 241. Maps and legal descriptions. Management, which comprise approximately 316 watching us pass this historic legisla- Sec. 242. Updates to land and resource manage- acres, as generally depicted on a map titled tion. ment plans. ‘Maroon Bells Addition Proposed Wilderness’,

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Field Office of the Bureau of Land Manage- ‘‘(24) Certain lands managed by the Gunnison (4) Certain lands managed by the Royal Gorge ment, which comprise approximately 14,270 Field Office of the Bureau of Land Manage- Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management acres, as generally depicted on a map titled ment, which comprise approximately 38,217 or the Bureau of Reclamation or located in the ‘‘Weber-Menefee Mountain Proposed Wilder- acres, as generally depicted on a map titled Pike and San Isabel National Forests, which ness’’, dated October 9, 2019, which shall be ‘Redcloud & Handies Peak Proposed Wilder- comprise approximately 32,884 acres, as gen- known as the Weber-Menefee Mountain Wilder- ness’, dated October 9, 2019, which shall be erally depicted on a map titled ‘‘Grape Creek ness. known as the Redcloud Peak Wilderness. Proposed Wilderness’’, dated November 7, 2019, (16) Certain lands managed by the ‘‘(25) Certain lands managed by the Gunnison which shall be known as the Grape Creek Wil- Uncompahgre and Tres Rios Field Offices of the Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management derness. Bureau of Land Management or the Bureau of or located in the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, (5) Certain lands managed by the Grand Junc- Reclamation, which comprise approximately and Gunnison National Forests, which comprise tion Field Office of the Bureau of Land Man- 33,351 acres, as generally depicted on a map ti- approximately 26,734 acres, as generally de- agement, which comprise approximately 13,351 tled ‘‘Dolores River Canyon Proposed Wilder- picted on a map titled ‘Redcloud & Handies acres, as generally depicted on a map titled ness’’, dated November 7, 2019, which shall be Peak Proposed Wilderness’, dated October 9, ‘‘North & South Bangs Canyon Proposed Wil- known as the Dolores River Canyon Wilderness. 2019, which shall be known as the Handies Peak derness’’, dated October 9, 2019, which shall be (17) Certain lands managed by the Royal Wilderness. known as the North Bangs Canyon Wilderness. Gorge Field Office of the Bureau of Land Man- ‘‘(26) Certain lands managed by the Royal (6) Certain lands managed by the Grand Junc- agement or located in the Pike and San Isabel Gorge Field Office of the Bureau of Land Man- tion Field Office of the Bureau of Land Man- National Forests, which comprise approximately agement, which comprise approximately 16,481 agement, which comprise approximately 5,144 17,922 acres, as generally depicted on a map ti- acres, as generally depicted on a map titled acres, as generally depicted on a map titled tled ‘‘Browns Canyon Proposed Wilderness’’, ‘Table Mountain & McIntyre Hills Proposed ‘‘North & South Bangs Canyon Proposed Wil- dated October 9, 2019, which shall be known as Wilderness’, dated November 7, 2019, which shall derness’’, dated October 9, 2019, which shall be the Browns Canyon Wilderness. (18) Certain lands managed by the San Luis be known as the McIntyre Hills Wilderness. known as the South Bangs Canyon Wilderness. ‘‘(27) Certain lands managed by the Colorado (7) Certain lands managed by the Grand Junc- Field Office of the Bureau of Land Manage- ment, which comprise approximately 10,527 River Valley Field Office of the Bureau of Land tion Field Office of the Bureau of Land Man- acres, as generally depicted on a map titled Management, which comprise approximately agement, which comprise approximately 26,624 ‘‘San Luis Hills Proposed Wilderness’’, dated 10,282 acres, as generally depicted on a map ti- acres, as generally depicted on a map titled October 9, 2019 which shall be known as the San tled ‘Grand Hogback Proposed Wilderness’, ‘‘Unaweep & Palisade Proposed Wilderness’’, Luis Hills Wilderness. dated October 9, 2019, which shall be known as dated October 16, 2019, which shall be known as (19) Certain lands managed by the Royal The Palisade Wilderness. the Grand Hogback Wilderness. Gorge Field Office of the Bureau of Land Man- ‘‘(28) Certain lands managed by the Grand (8) Certain lands managed by the Grand Junc- agement, which comprise approximately 23,559 tion Field Office of the Bureau of Land Man- Junction Field Office of the Bureau of Land acres, as generally depicted on a map titled agement or located in the Grand Mesa, Management, which comprise approximately ‘‘Table Mountain & McIntyre Hills Proposed Uncompaghre, and Gunnison National Forests, 25,624 acres, as generally depicted on a map ti- Wilderness’’, dated November 7, 2019, which which comprise approximately 19,776 acres, as tled ‘Demaree Canyon Proposed Wilderness’, shall be known as the Table Mountain Wilder- generally depicted on a map titled ‘‘Unaweep & dated October 9, 2019, which shall be known as ness. the Demaree Canyon Wilderness. Palisade Proposed Wilderness’’, dated October 9, (c) WEST ELK ADDITION.—Certain lands in the ‘‘(29) Certain lands managed by the Grand 2019, which shall be known as the Unaweep State of Colorado administered by the Gunnison Junction Field Office of the Bureau of Land Wilderness. Field Office of the Bureau of Land Manage- Management, which comprise approximately (9) Certain lands managed by the Grand Junc- ment, the United States National Park Service, 28,279 acres, as generally depicted on a map ti- tion Field Office of the Bureau of Land Man- and the Bureau of Reclamation, which comprise tled ‘Little Books Cliff Proposed Wilderness’, agement and Uncompaghre Field Office of the approximately 6,695 acres, as generally depicted dated October 9, 2019, which shall be known as Bureau of Land Management and in the Manti- on a map titled ‘‘West Elk Addition Proposed the Little Bookcliffs Wilderness. LaSal National Forest, which comprise approxi- Wilderness’’, dated October 9, 2019, are hereby ‘‘(30) Certain lands managed by the Colorado mately 37,637 acres, as generally depicted on a designated as wilderness and, therefore, as com- River Valley Field Office of the Bureau of Land map titled ‘‘Sewemup Mesa Proposed Wilder- ponents of the National Wilderness Preservation Management, which comprise approximately ness’’, dated November 7, 2019, which shall be System and are hereby incorporated in and 14,886 acres, as generally depicted on a map ti- known as the Sewemup Mesa Wilderness. shall be deemed to be a part of the West Elk Wil- tled ‘Bull Gulch & Castle Peak Proposed Wilder- (10) Certain lands managed by the Kremmling derness designated by Public Law 88–577. The ness’, dated January 29, 2020, which shall be Field Office of the Bureau of Land Manage- boundary adjacent to Blue Mesa Reservoir shall known as the Bull Gulch Wilderness. ment, which comprise approximately 31 acres, as be 50 feet landward from the water’s edge, and ‘‘(31) Certain lands managed by the Colorado generally depicted on a map titled ‘‘Platte River shall change according to the water level. River Valley Field Office of the Bureau of Land Addition Proposed Wilderness’’, dated July 20, (d) BLUE MESA RESERVOIR.—If the Bureau of Management, which comprise approximately 2018, and which are hereby incorporated in and Reclamation determines that lands within the 12,016 acres, as generally depicted on a map ti- shall be deemed to be part of the Platte River West Elk Wilderness Addition are necessary for tled ‘Bull Gulch & Castle Peak Proposed Wilder- Wilderness designated by Public Law 98–550. future expansion of the Blue Mesa Reservoir, ness Areas’, dated January 29, 2020, which shall (11) Certain lands managed by the the Secretary shall by publication of a revised be known as the Castle Peak Wilderness.’’. Uncompahgre Field Office of the Bureau of boundary description in the Federal Register re- (b) FURTHER ADDITIONS.—The following lands Land Management, which comprise approxi- vise the boundary of the West Elk Wilderness in the State of Colorado administered by the Bu- mately 17,587 acres, as generally depicted on a Addition. reau of Land Management or the United States map titled ‘‘Roubideau Proposed Wilderness’’, (e) MAPS AND DESCRIPTIONS.—As soon as Forest Service are hereby designated as wilder- dated October 9, 2019, which shall be known as practicable after the date of enactment of the ness and, therefore, as components of the Na- the Roubideau Wilderness. Act, the Secretary shall file a map and a bound- tional Wilderness Preservation System: (12) Certain lands managed by the ary description of each area designated as wil- (1) Certain lands managed by the Colorado Uncompahgre Field Office of the Bureau of derness by this section with the Committee on River Valley Field Office of the Bureau of Land Land Management or located in the Grand Natural Resources of the House of Representa- Management or located in the White River Na- Mesa, Uncompaghre, and Gunnison National tives and the Committee on Energy and Natural tional Forest, which comprise approximately Forests, which comprise approximately 12,102 Resources of the Senate. Each map and bound- 19,240 acres, as generally depicted on a map ti- acres, as generally depicted on a map titled ary description shall have the same force and tled ‘‘Assignation Ridge Proposed Wilderness’’, ‘‘Norwood Canyon Proposed Wilderness’’, dated effect as if included in this title, except that the dated November 12, 2019, which shall be known November 7, 2019, which shall be known as the Secretary may correct clerical and typo- as the Assignation Ridge Wilderness. Norwood Canyon Wilderness. graphical errors in the map or boundary de- (2) Certain lands managed by the Royal Gorge (13) Certain lands managed by the Tres Rios scription. The maps and boundary descriptions Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management Field Office of the Bureau of Land Manage- shall be on file and available for public inspec- or located in the Pike and San Isabel National ment, which comprise approximately 24,475 tion in the Office of the Director of the Bureau Forests, which comprise approximately 23,116 acres, as generally depicted on a map titled of Land Management, Department of the Inte- acres, as generally depicted on a map titled ‘‘Cross Canyon Proposed Wilderness’’, dated rior, and in the Office of the Chief of the Forest ‘‘Badger Creek Proposed Wilderness’’, dated No- October 9, 2019, which shall be known as the Service, Department of Agriculture, as appro- vember 7, 2019, which shall be known as the Cross Canyon Wilderness. priate. Badger Creek Wilderness. (14) Certain lands managed by the Tres Rios (f) STATE AND PRIVATE LANDS.—Lands within (3) Certain lands managed by the Royal Gorge Field Office of the Bureau of Land Manage- the exterior boundaries of any wilderness area Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management ment, which comprise approximately 21,220 designated under this section that are owned by or located in the Pike and San Isabel National acres, as generally depicted on a map titled a private entity or by the State of Colorado, in- Forests, which comprise approximately 35,251 ‘‘McKenna Peak Proposed Wilderness’’, dated cluding lands administered by the Colorado

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U.S.C. 1131 et seq.); and (B) the water resources of area streams, based (a) IN GENERAL.—Subject to valid existing (2) subject to any terms and conditions deter- on seasonally available flows, that are nec- rights, lands designated as wilderness by this mined to be necessary by the Secretary. essary to support aquatic, riparian, and terres- title shall be managed by the Secretary in ac- (i) POTENTIAL WILDERNESS DESIGNATIONS.— trial species and communities. cordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. (1) IN GENERAL.—The following lands are des- (2) WILDERNESS WATER RIGHTS.— 1131 et seq.) and this title, except that, with re- ignated as potential wilderness areas: (A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall ensure spect to any wilderness areas designated by this (A) Certain lands managed by the Colorado that any water rights within the wilderness des- title, any reference in the Wilderness Act to the River Valley Field Office of the Bureau of Land ignated by section 102(b) required to fulfill the effective date of the Wilderness Act shall be Management, which comprise approximately purposes of such wilderness are secured in ac- deemed to be a reference to the date of enact- 7,376 acres, as generally depicted on a map titled cordance with subparagraphs (B) through (G). ment of this Act. ‘‘Pisgah East & West Proposed Wilderness’’ and (B) STATE LAW.— (i) PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS.—Any water (b) GRAZING.—Grazing of livestock in wilder- dated October 16, 2019, which, upon designation rights for which the Secretary pursues adjudica- ness areas designated by this title shall be ad- as wilderness under paragraph (2), shall be tion shall be appropriated, adjudicated, ministered in accordance with the provisions of known as the Pisgah East Wilderness. changed, and administered in accordance with section 4(d)(4) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. (B) Certain lands managed by the Colorado the procedural requirements and priority system 1133(d)(4)), as further interpreted by section 108 River Valley Field Office of the Bureau of Land of State law. of Public Law 96–560, and the guidelines set Management, which comprise approximately (ii) ESTABLISHMENT OF WATER RIGHTS.— forth in appendix A of House Report 101–405 of 6,828 acres, as generally depicted on a map titled (I) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in sub- the 101st Congress. ‘‘Pisgah East & West Proposed Wilderness’’ and clause (II), the purposes and other substantive (c) STATE JURISDICTION.—As provided in sec- dated October 16, 2019, which, upon designation characteristics of the water rights pursued tion 4(d)(7) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. as wilderness under paragraph (2), shall be under this paragraph shall be established in ac- 1133(d)(7)), nothing in this title shall be con- known as the Pisgah West Wilderness. cordance with State law. strued as affecting the jurisdiction or respon- (C) Certain lands managed by the Colorado (II) EXCEPTION.—Notwithstanding subclause sibilities of the State of Colorado with respect to River Valley Field Office of the Bureau of Land (I) and in accordance with this title, the Sec- wildlife and fish in Colorado. Management or located in the White River Na- retary may appropriate and seek adjudication of (d) BUFFER ZONES.— tional Forest, which comprise approximately water rights to maintain surface water levels (1) IN GENERAL.—Nothing in this title creates 16,101 acres, as generally depicted on a map ti- and stream flows on and across the wilderness a protective perimeter or buffer zone around any tled ‘‘Flat Tops Proposed Wilderness Addition’’, designated by section 102(b) to fulfill the pur- area designated as wilderness by this title. dated October 9, 2019, and which, upon designa- poses of such wilderness. (2) ACTIVITIES OUTSIDE WILDERNESS.—The fact tion as wilderness under paragraph (2), shall be incorporated in and shall be deemed to be a part (C) DEADLINE.—The Secretary shall promptly, that an activity or use on land outside the areas but not earlier than January 1, 2021, appro- designated as wilderness by this title can be seen of the Flat Tops Wilderness designated by Pub- lic Law 94–146. priate the water rights required to fulfill the or heard within the wilderness shall not pre- purposes of the wilderness designated by section clude the activity or use outside the boundary of (2) DESIGNATION AS WILDERNESS.—Lands des- ignated as a potential wilderness area by sub- 102(b). the wilderness. (D) REQUIRED DETERMINATION.—The Sec- (e) MILITARY HELICOPTER OVERFLIGHTS AND paragraphs (A) through (C) of paragraph (1) shall be designated as wilderness on the date on retary shall not pursue adjudication for any OPERATIONS.— instream flow water rights unless the Secretary (1) IN GENERAL.—Nothing in this title restricts which the Secretary publishes in the Federal Register a notice that all nonconforming uses of makes a determination pursuant to subpara- or precludes— graph (E)(ii) or (F). (A) low-level overflights of military helicopters those lands authorized by subsection (e) in the potential wilderness area that would be in viola- (E) COOPERATIVE ENFORCEMENT.— over the areas designated as wilderness by this (i) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall not pur- tion of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et title, including military overflights that can be sue adjudication of any Federal instream flow seq.) have ceased. Such publication in the Fed- seen or heard within any wilderness area; water rights established under this paragraph eral Register and designation as wilderness (B) military flight testing and evaluation; if— shall occur for the potential wilderness area as (C) the designation or creation of new units of (I) the Secretary determines, upon adjudica- the nonconforming uses cease in that potential special use airspace, or the establishment of tion of the water rights by the Colorado Water wilderness area and designation as wilderness is military flight training routes over any wilder- Conservation Board, that the Board holds water not dependent on cessation of nonconforming ness area; or rights sufficient in priority, amount, and timing uses in the other potential wilderness area. (D) helicopter operations at designated land- to fulfill the purposes of this subsection; and (3) MANAGEMENT.—Except for activities pro- ing zones within the potential wilderness areas (II) the Secretary has entered into a perpetual vided for under subsection (e), lands designated established by subsection (i)(1). agreement with the Colorado Water Conserva- as a potential wilderness area by paragraph (1) (2) AERIAL NAVIGATION TRAINING EXERCISES.— tion Board to ensure full exercise, protection, shall be managed by the Secretary in accord- The Colorado Army National Guard, through and enforcement of the State water rights with- ance with the Wilderness Act as wilderness the High-Altitude Army National Guard Avia- in the wilderness to reliably fulfill the purposes pending the designation of such lands as wilder- tion Training Site, may conduct aerial naviga- of this subsection. ness under this subsection. tion training maneuver exercises over, and asso- (ii) ADJUDICATION.—If the Secretary deter- ciated operations within, the potential wilder- SEC. 104. WATER. mines that the provisions of clause (i) have not ness areas designated by this title— (a) EFFECT ON WATER RIGHTS.—Nothing in been met, the Secretary shall adjudicate and ex- (A) in a manner and degree consistent with this title— ercise any Federal water rights required to ful- the memorandum of understanding dated Au- (1) affects the use or allocation, in existence fill the purposes of the wilderness in accordance gust 4, 1987, entered into among the Colorado on the date of enactment of this Act, of any with this paragraph. Army National Guard, the Bureau of Land water, water right, or interest in water; (F) INSUFFICIENT WATER RIGHTS.—If the Colo- Management, and the Forest Service; or (2) affects any vested absolute or decreed con- rado Water Conservation Board modifies the (B) in a manner consistent with any subse- ditional water right in existence on the date of instream flow water rights obtained under sub- quent memorandum of understanding entered enactment of this Act, including any water right paragraph (E) to such a degree that the Sec- into among the Colorado Army National Guard, held by the United States; retary determines that water rights held by the the Bureau of Land Management, and the For- (3) affects any interstate water compact in ex- State are insufficient to fulfill the purposes of est Service. istence on the date of enactment of this Act; this title, the Secretary shall adjudicate and ex- (f) RUNNING EVENTS.—The Secretary may con- (4) authorizes or imposes any new reserved ercise Federal water rights required to fulfill the tinue to authorize competitive running events Federal water rights; and purposes of this title in accordance with sub- currently permitted in the Redcloud Peak Wil- (5) shall be considered to be a relinquishment paragraph (B). derness Area and Handies Peak Wilderness Area or reduction of any water rights reserved or ap- (G) FAILURE TO COMPLY.—The Secretary shall in a manner compatible with the preservation of propriated by the United States in the State of promptly act to exercise and enforce the water such areas as wilderness. Colorado on or before the date of the enactment rights described in subparagraph (E) if the Sec- (g) LAND TRADES.—If the Secretary trades pri- of this Act. retary determines that— vately owned land within the perimeter of the (b) MIDSTREAM AREAS.— (i) the State is not exercising its water rights Redcloud Peak Wilderness Area or the Handies (1) PURPOSE.—The purpose of this subsection consistent with subparagraph (E)(i)(I); or Peak Wilderness Area in exchange for Federal is to protect for the benefit and enjoyment of (ii) the agreement described in subparagraph land, then such Federal land shall be located in present and future generations— (E)(i)(II) is not fulfilled or complied with suffi- Hinsdale County, Colorado. (A) the unique and nationally important val- ciently to fulfill the purposes of this title. (h) RECREATIONAL CLIMBING.—Nothing in this ues of areas designated as wilderness by section (3) WATER RESOURCE FACILITY.—Notwith- title prohibits recreational rock climbing activi- 102(b) (including the geological, cultural, ar- standing any other provision of law, beginning

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on the date of enactment of this title, neither (B) with respect to land under the jurisdiction (d) MANAGEMENT.— the President nor any other officer, employee, or of the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall manage agent of the United States shall fund, assist, au- the Interior. the restoration area— thorize, or issue a license or permit for develop- (2) STATE.—The term ‘‘State’’ means the State (A) in a manner consistent with the purposes ment of any new irrigation and pumping facil- of California. described in subsection (c); ity, reservoir, water conservation work, aque- Subtitle A—RESTORATION AND ECONOMIC (B) in a manner that— duct, canal, ditch, pipeline, well, hydropower DEVELOPMENT (i) in the case of the Forest Service, prioritizes project, transmission, other ancillary facility, or restoration of the restoration area over other SEC. 211. SOUTH FORK TRINITY-MAD RIVER RES- nonemergency vegetation management projects other water, diversion, storage, or carriage TORATION AREA. structure in the wilderness designated by section on the portions of the Six Rivers and Shasta- (a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 102(b). Trinity National Forests in Humboldt and Trin- (1) COLLABORATIVELY DEVELOPED.—The term (c) ACCESS AND OPERATION.— ity Counties; and ‘‘collaboratively developed’’ means projects that (1) DEFINITION.—As used in this subsection, (ii) in the case of the United States Fish and the term ‘‘water resource facility’’ means irriga- are developed and implemented through a col- Wildlife Service, establishes with the Forest tion and pumping facilities, reservoirs, water laborative process that— Service an agreement for cooperation to ensure (A) includes— conservation works, aqueducts, canals, ditches, timely completion of consultation required by (i) appropriate Federal, State, and local agen- pipelines, wells, hydropower projects, trans- section 7 of the Endangered Species Act (15 cies; and mission and other ancillary facilities, and other U.S.C. 1536) on restoration projects within the (ii) multiple interested persons representing water diversion, storage, and carriage struc- restoration area and agreement to maintain and diverse interests; and tures. exchange information on planning schedules (B) is transparent and nonexclusive. (2) ACCESS TO WATER RESOURCE FACILITIES.— and priorities on a regular basis; (2) PLANTATION.—The term ‘‘plantation’’ Subject to the provisions of this subsection, the (C) in accordance with— means a forested area that has been artificially Secretary shall allow reasonable access to water (i) the laws (including regulations) and rules established by planting or seeding. resource facilities in existence on the date of en- applicable to the National Forest System for (3) RESTORATION.—The term ‘‘restoration’’ actment of this Act within the areas described in land managed by the Forest Service; means the process of assisting the recovery of an sections 102(b) and 102(c), including motorized (ii) the Federal Land Policy and Management ecosystem that has been degraded, damaged, or access where necessary and customarily em- Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) for land man- destroyed by establishing the composition, struc- ployed on routes existing as of the date of enact- aged by the Bureau of Land Management; ture, pattern, and ecological processes necessary ment of this Act. (iii) this title; and to facilitate terrestrial and aquatic ecosystem (3) ACCESS ROUTES.—Existing access routes (iv) any other applicable law (including regu- within such areas customarily employed as of sustainability, resilience, and health under cur- lations); and the date of enactment of this Act may be used, rent and future conditions. (D) in a manner consistent with congressional maintained, repaired, and replaced to the extent (4) RESTORATION AREA.—The term ‘‘restora- intent that consultation for restoration projects necessary to maintain their present function, tion area’’ means the South Fork Trinity-Mad within the restoration area is completed in a design, and serviceable operation, so long as River Restoration Area, established by sub- timely and efficient manner. such activities have no increased adverse im- section (b). (2) CONFLICT OF LAWS.— pacts on the resources and values of the areas (5) SHADED FUEL BREAK.—The term ‘‘shaded (A) IN GENERAL.—The establishment of the described in sections 102(b) and 102(c) than ex- fuel break’’ means a vegetation treatment that restoration area shall not change the manage- isted as of the date of enactment of this Act. effectively addresses all project-generated slash ment status of any land or water that is des- (4) USE OF WATER RESOURCE FACILITIES.—Sub- and that retains: adequate canopy cover to sup- ignated wilderness or as a wild and scenic river, ject to the provisions of this subsection and sub- press plant regrowth in the forest understory including lands and waters designated by this section (a)(4), the Secretary shall allow water following treatment; the longest lived trees that title. resource facilities existing on the date of enact- provide the most shade over the longest period (B) RESOLUTION OF CONFLICT.—If there is a ment of this Act within areas described in sec- of time; the healthiest and most vigorous trees conflict between the laws applicable to the areas tions 102(b) and 102(c) to be used, operated, with the greatest potential for crown-growth in described in subparagraph (A) and this section, maintained, repaired, and replaced to the extent plantations and in natural stands adjacent to the more restrictive provision shall control. necessary for the continued exercise, in accord- plantations; and all mature hardwoods, when (3) USES.— ance with Colorado State law, of vested water practicable. (A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall only rights adjudicated for use in connection with (6) STEWARDSHIP CONTRACT.—The term ‘‘stew- allow uses of the restoration area that the Sec- such facilities by a court of competent jurisdic- ardship contract’’ means an agreement or con- retary determines would further the purposes tion prior to the date of enactment of this Act. tract entered into under section 604 of the described in subsection (c). The impact of an existing facility on the water Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 (16 (B) PRIORITY.—The Secretary shall prioritize resources and values of the area shall not be in- U.S.C. 6591c). restoration activities within the restoration creased as a result of changes in the adju- (7) WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE.—The term area. dicated type of use of such facility as of the ‘‘wildland-urban interface’’ has the meaning (C) LIMITATION.—Nothing in this section shall date of enactment of this Act. given the term by section 101 of the Healthy limit the Secretary’s ability to plan, approve, or (5) REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE.—Water re- Forests Restoration Act of 2003 (16 U.S.C. 6511). prioritize activities outside of the restoration source facilities, and access routes serving such (b) ESTABLISHMENT.—Subject to valid existing area. facilities, existing within the areas described in rights, there is established the South Fork Trin- (4) WILDLAND FIRE.— sections 102(b) and 102(c) on the date of enact- ity-Mad River Restoration Area, comprising ap- (A) IN GENERAL.—Nothing in this section pro- ment of this Act shall be maintained and re- proximately 729,089 acres of Federal land ad- hibits the Secretary, in cooperation with other paired when and to the extent necessary to pre- ministered by the Forest Service and approxi- Federal, State, and local agencies, as appro- vent increased adverse impacts on the resources mately 1,280 acres of Federal land administered priate, from conducting wildland fire operations and values of the areas described in sections by the Bureau of Land Management, as gen- in the restoration area, consistent with the pur- 102(b) and 102(c). erally depicted on the map entitled ‘‘South Fork poses of this section. Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area—Proposed’’ SEC. 105. SENSE OF CONGRESS. (B) PRIORITY.—The Secretary may use pre- and dated July 3, 2018, to be known as the It is the sense of Congress that military avia- scribed burning and managed wildland fire to South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration tion training on Federal public lands in Colo- the fullest extent practicable to achieve the pur- Area. rado, including the training conducted at the poses of this section. (c) PURPOSES.—The purposes of the restora- High-Altitude Army National Guard Aviation (5) ROAD DECOMMISSIONING.— tion area are to— Training Site, is critical to the national security (A) IN GENERAL.—To the extent practicable, (1) establish, restore, and maintain fire-resil- of the United States and the readiness of the the Secretary shall decommission unneeded Na- ient forest structures containing late succes- Armed Forces. tional Forest System roads identified for decom- sional forest structure characterized by large missioning and unauthorized roads identified TITLE II—NORTHWEST CALIFORNIA WIL- trees and multistoried canopies, as ecologically for decommissioning within the restoration DERNESS, RECREATION, AND WORKING appropriate; area— FORESTS (2) protect late successional reserves; (i) subject to appropriations; SEC. 201. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. (3) enhance the restoration of Federal lands (ii) consistent with the analysis required by This title may be cited as the ‘‘Northwest Cali- within the restoration area; subparts A and B of part 212 of title 36, Code of fornia Wilderness, Recreation, and Working (4) reduce the threat posed by wildfires to Federal Regulations; and Forests Act’’. communities within the restoration area; (iii) in accordance with existing law. SEC. 202. DEFINITIONS. (5) protect and restore aquatic habitat and (B) ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT.—In making In this title: anadromous fisheries; determinations regarding road decommissioning (1) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ (6) protect the quality of water within the res- under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall means— toration area; and consult with— (A) with respect to land under the jurisdiction (7) allow visitors to enjoy the scenic, rec- (i) appropriate State, Tribal, and local govern- of the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of reational, natural, cultural, and wildlife values mental entities; and Agriculture; and of the restoration area. (ii) members of the public.

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(C) DEFINITION.—As used in subparagraph (i) such reasonable regulations, policies, and that is determined by the partnership to be a (A), the term ‘‘decommission’’ means— practices as the Secretary considers necessary; high priority for remediation. (i) to reestablish vegetation on a road; and and (3) REMEDIATION.—The term ‘‘remediation’’ (ii) to restore any natural drainage, water- (ii) a manner consistent with the purposes de- means to facilitate the recovery of lands and shed function, or other ecological processes that scribed in subsection (c). waters that have been degraded, damaged, or are disrupted or adversely impacted by the road (C) BEST AVAILABLE SCIENCE.—The Secretary destroyed by illegal marijuana cultivation or by removing or hydrologically disconnecting the shall use the best available science when deter- another illegal activity. Remediation includes road prism. mining whether to issue targeted grazing per- but is not limited to removal of trash, debris, (6) VEGETATION MANAGEMENT.— mits within the restoration area. and other material, and establishing the com- (A) IN GENERAL.—Subject to subparagraphs (e) WITHDRAWAL.—Subject to valid existing position, structure, pattern, and ecological proc- (B), (C), and (D), the Secretary may conduct rights, the restoration area is withdrawn from— esses necessary to facilitate terrestrial and vegetation management projects in the restora- (1) all forms of entry, appropriation, and dis- aquatic ecosystem sustainability, resilience, and tion area only where necessary to— posal under the public land laws; health under current and future conditions. (i) maintain or restore the characteristics of (2) location, entry, and patent under the min- (b) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is hereby estab- ecosystem composition and structure; ing laws; and lished a California Public Lands Remediation (ii) reduce wildfire risk to communities by pro- (3) disposition under all laws relating to min- Partnership. moting forests that are fire resilient; eral and geothermal leasing or mineral mate- (c) PURPOSES.—The purposes of the partner- (iii) improve the habitat of threatened, endan- rials. ship are to— gered, or sensitive species; (f) USE OF STEWARDSHIP CONTRACTS.—To the (1) coordinate the activities of Federal, State, (iv) protect or improve water quality; or maximum extent practicable, the Secretary Tribal, and local authorities, and the private (v) enhance the restoration of lands within shall— sector, in the remediation of priority lands in the restoration area. (1) use stewardship contracts to implement the State affected by illegal marijuana cultiva- (B) ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS.— this section; and tion or other illegal activities; and (i) SHADED FUEL BREAKS.—In carrying out (2) use revenue derived from such stewardship (2) use the resources and expertise of each subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall prioritize, contracts for restoration and other activities agency, authority, or entity in implementing re- as practicable, the establishment of a network of within the restoration area which shall include mediation activities on priority lands in the shaded fuel breaks within— staff and administrative costs to support timely State. (I) the portions of the wildland-urban inter- consultation activities for restoration projects. (d) MEMBERSHIP.—The members of the part- face that are within 150 feet from private prop- (g) COLLABORATION.—In developing and im- nership shall include the following: erty contiguous to Federal land; plementing restoration projects in the restora- (1) The Secretary of Agriculture, or a designee (II) one hundred and fifty feet from any road tion area, the Secretary shall consult with col- of the Secretary of Agriculture to represent the that is open to motorized vehicles as of the date laborative groups with an interest in the res- Forest Service. of enactment of this Act— toration area. (2) The Secretary of the Interior, or a designee (aa) except that, where topography or other (h) ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW.—A collabo- of the Secretary of the Interior, to represent the conditions require, the Secretary may establish ratively developed restoration project within the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau shaded fuel breaks up to 275 feet from a road so restoration area may be carried out in accord- of Land Management, and National Park Serv- long as the combined total width of the shaded ance with the provisions for hazardous fuel re- ice. fuel breaks for both sides of the road does not duction projects set forth in sections 214, 215, (3) The Director of the Office of National exceed 300 feet; and and 216 of the Healthy Forests Restoration Act Drug Control Policy, or a designee of the Direc- (bb) provided that the Secretary shall include of 2003 (16 U.S.C. 6514–6516), as applicable. tor. vegetation treatments within a minimum of 25 (i) MULTIPARTY MONITORING.—The Secretary (4) The Secretary of the State Natural Re- feet of the road where practicable, feasible, and of Agriculture shall— sources Agency, or a designee of the Secretary, appropriate as part of any shaded fuel break; or (1) in collaboration with the Secretary of the to represent the California Department of Fish (III) one hundred and fifty feet of any planta- Interior and interested persons, use a multiparty and Wildlife. tion. monitoring, evaluation, and accountability (5) A designee of the California State Water (ii) PLANTATIONS; RIPARIAN RESERVES.—The process to assess the positive or negative ecologi- Resources Control Board. Secretary may undertake vegetation manage- cal, social, and economic effects of restoration (6) A designee of the California State Sheriffs’ ment projects— projects within the restoration area; and Association. (I) in areas within the restoration area in (2) incorporate the monitoring results into the (7) One member to represent federally recog- which fish and wildlife habitat is significantly management of the restoration area. nized Indian Tribes, to be appointed by the Sec- compromised as a result of past management (j) FUNDING.—The Secretary shall use all ex- retary of Agriculture. practices (including plantations); and isting authorities to secure as much funding as (8) One member to represent nongovernmental (II) within designated riparian reserves only necessary to fulfill the purposes of the restora- organizations with an interest in Federal land where necessary to maintain the integrity of tion area. remediation, to be appointed by the Secretary of fuel breaks and to enhance fire resilience. (k) FOREST RESIDUES UTILIZATION.— Agriculture. (C) COMPLIANCE.—The Secretary shall carry (1) IN GENERAL.—In accordance with applica- (9) One member to represent local govern- out vegetation management projects within the ble law, including regulations, and this section, mental interests, to be appointed by the Sec- restoration area— the Secretary may utilize forest residues from retary of Agriculture. (i) in accordance with— restoration projects, including shaded fuel (10) A law enforcement official from each of (I) this section; and breaks, in the restoration area for research and the following: (II) existing law (including regulations); development of biobased products that result in (A) The Department of the Interior. (ii) after providing an opportunity for public (B) The Department of Agriculture. net carbon sequestration. comment; and (11) A scientist to provide expertise and advise (2) PARTNERSHIPS.—In carrying out para- (iii) subject to appropriations. on methods needed for remediation efforts, to be graph (1), the Secretary may enter into partner- (D) BEST AVAILABLE SCIENCE.—The Secretary appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture. shall use the best available science in planning ships with universities, nongovernmental orga- (12) A designee of the National Guard Counter and implementing vegetation management nizations, industry, Tribes, and Federal, State, Drug Program. projects within the restoration area. and local governmental agencies. (e) DUTIES.—To further the purposes of this (7) GRAZING.— SEC. 212. REDWOOD NATIONAL AND STATE PARKS section, the partnership shall— (A) EXISTING GRAZING.—The grazing of live- RESTORATION. (1) identify priority lands for remediation in stock in the restoration area, where established (a) PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENTS.—The Sec- the State; before the date of enactment of this Act, shall be retary of the Interior is authorized to undertake (2) secure resources from Federal and non- permitted to continue— initiatives to restore degraded redwood forest Federal sources to apply to remediation of pri- (i) subject to— ecosystems in Redwood National and State ority lands in the State; (I) such reasonable regulations, policies, and Parks in partnership with the State of Cali- (3) support efforts by Federal, State, Tribal, practices as the Secretary considers necessary; fornia, local agencies, and nongovernmental or- and local agencies, and nongovernmental orga- and ganizations. nizations in carrying out remediation of priority (II) applicable law (including regulations); (b) COMPLIANCE.—In carrying out any initia- lands in the State; and tive authorized by subsection (a), the Secretary (4) support research and education on the im- (ii) in a manner consistent with the purposes of the Interior shall comply with all applicable pacts of, and solutions to, illegal marijuana cul- described in subsection (c). law. tivation and other illegal activities on priority (B) TARGETED NEW GRAZING.—The Secretary SEC. 213. CALIFORNIA PUBLIC LANDS REMEDI- lands in the State; may issue annual targeted grazing permits for ATION PARTNERSHIP. (5) involve other Federal, State, Tribal, and the grazing of livestock in the restoration area, (a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: local agencies, nongovernmental organizations, where not established before the date of the en- (1) PARTNERSHIP.—The term ‘‘partnership’’ and the public in remediation efforts, to the ex- actment of this Act, to control noxious weeds, means the California Public Lands Remediation tent practicable; and aid in the control of wildfire within the Partnership, established by subsection (b). (6) take any other administrative or advisory wildland-urban interface, or to provide other ec- (2) PRIORITY LANDS.—The term ‘‘priority actions as necessary to address remediation of ological benefits subject to— lands’’ means Federal land within the State priority lands in the State.

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(f) AUTHORITIES.—To implement this section, subsection (a) is designed to interpret the scenic, prising approximately 7,399 acres of Federal the partnership may, subject to the prior ap- biological, natural, historical, scientific, paleon- land administered by the Forest Service in Hum- proval of the Secretary of Agriculture— tological, recreational, ecological, wilderness, boldt County, California, as generally depicted (1) make grants to the State, political subdivi- and cultural resources of Redwood National and on the map entitled ‘‘Horse Mountain Special sions of the State, nonprofit organizations, and State Parks, the Smith River National Recre- Management Area—Proposed’’ and dated April other persons; ation Area, and other nearby Federal lands. 13, 2017. (2) enter into cooperative agreements with, or SEC. 216. MANAGEMENT PLANS. (b) PURPOSES.—The purpose of the special provide grants or technical assistance to, the (a) IN GENERAL.—In revising the land and re- management area is to enhance the recreational State, political subdivisions of the State, non- source management plan for the Shasta-Trinity, and scenic values of the special management profit organizations, Federal agencies, and Six Rivers, Klamath, and Mendocino National area while conserving the plants, wildlife, and other interested parties; Forests, the Secretary shall— other natural resource values of the area. (3) hire and compensate staff; (1) consider the purposes of the South Fork (c) MANAGEMENT PLAN.— (4) obtain funds or services from any source, Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area established (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 3 years after including Federal and non-Federal funds, and by section 211; and the date of enactment of this Act and in accord- funds and services provided under any other (2) include or update the fire management ance with paragraph (2), the Secretary shall de- Federal law or program; plan for the wilderness areas and wilderness ad- velop a comprehensive plan for the long-term (5) contract for goods or services; and ditions established by this title. management of the special management area. (6) support activities of partners and any ONSULTATION (b) REQUIREMENT.—In carrying out the revi- (2) C .—In developing the man- other activities that further the purposes of this sions required by subsection (a), the Secretary agement plan required under paragraph (1), the section. shall— Secretary shall consult with— (g) PROCEDURES.—The partnership shall es- (1) develop spatial fire management plans in (A) appropriate State, Tribal, and local gov- tablish such rules and procedures as it deems accordance with— ernmental entities; and necessary or desirable. (B) members of the public. (A) the Guidance for Implementation of Fed- (h) LOCAL HIRING.—The partnership shall, to (3) ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT.—The manage- eral Wildland Fire Management Policy dated the maximum extent practicable and in accord- ment plan required under paragraph (1) shall February 13, 2009, including any amendments to ance with existing law, give preference to local ensure that recreational use within the special that guidance; and entities and persons when carrying out this sec- management area does not cause significant ad- (B) other appropriate policies; tion. verse impacts on the plants and wildlife of the (2) ensure that a fire management plan— (i) SERVICE WITHOUT COMPENSATION.—Mem- special management area. (A) considers how prescribed or managed fire bers of the partnership shall serve without pay. (d) MANAGEMENT.— can be used to achieve ecological management (j) DUTIES AND AUTHORITIES OF THE SEC- (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall manage objectives of wilderness and other natural or RETARY OF AGRICULTURE.— the special management area— primitive areas; and (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Agriculture (A) in furtherance of the purposes described shall convene the partnership on a regular basis (B) in the case of a wilderness area expanded in subsection (b); and to carry out this section. by section 231, provides consistent direction re- (B) in accordance with— (2) TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.— garding fire management to the entire wilder- (i) the laws (including regulations) generally The Secretary of Agriculture and Secretary of ness area, including the addition; applicable to the National Forest System; the Interior may provide technical and financial (3) consult with— (ii) this section; and assistance, on a reimbursable or nonreimburs- (A) appropriate State, Tribal, and local gov- (iii) any other applicable law (including regu- able basis, as determined by the appropriate ernmental entities; and lations). (B) members of the public; and Secretary, to the partnership or any members of (2) RECREATION.—The Secretary shall con- (4) comply with applicable laws (including the partnership to carry out this title. tinue to authorize, maintain, and enhance the regulations). (3) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS.—The Secretary recreational use of the special management of Agriculture and Secretary of the Interior may SEC. 217. STUDY; PARTNERSHIPS RELATED TO area, including hunting, fishing, camping, hik- enter into cooperative agreements with the part- OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS. ing, hang gliding, sightseeing, nature study, nership, any members of the partnership, or (a) STUDY.—The Secretary of the Interior, in horseback riding, rafting, mountain biking, and other public or private entities to provide tech- consultation with interested Federal, State, motorized recreation on authorized routes, and nical, financial, or other assistance to carry out Tribal, and local entities, and private and non- other recreational activities, so long as such rec- this title. profit organizations, shall conduct a study to reational use is consistent with the purposes of evaluate the feasibility and suitability of estab- SEC. 214. TRINITY LAKE VISITOR CENTER. the special management area, this section, other lishing overnight accommodations near Red- applicable law (including regulations), and ap- (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Agri- wood National and State Parks on— culture, acting through the Chief of the Forest plicable management plans. (1) Federal land at the northern boundary or (3) MOTORIZED VEHICLES.— Service, may establish, in cooperation with any on land within 20 miles of the northern bound- (A) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in sub- other public or private entities that the Sec- ary; and paragraph (B), the use of motorized vehicles in retary may determine to be appropriate, a visitor (2) Federal land at the southern boundary or the special management area shall be permitted center in Weaverville, California— on land within 20 miles of the southern bound- only on roads and trails designated for the use (1) to serve visitors; and ary. (2) to assist in fulfilling the purposes of the of motorized vehicles. (b) PARTNERSHIPS.— (B) USE OF SNOWMOBILES.—The winter use of Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recre- (1) AGREEMENTS AUTHORIZED.—If the study snowmobiles shall be allowed in the special ation Area. conducted under subsection (a) determines that management area— (b) REQUIREMENTS.—The Secretary shall en- establishing the described accommodations is (i) during periods of adequate snow coverage sure that the visitor center authorized under suitable and feasible, the Secretary may enter during the winter season; and subsection (a) is designed to interpret the scenic, into agreements with qualified private and non- (ii) subject to any terms and conditions deter- biological, natural, historical, scientific, paleon- profit organizations for the development, oper- mined to be necessary by the Secretary. tological, recreational, ecological, wilderness, ation, and maintenance of overnight accom- (4) NEW TRAILS.— and cultural resources of the Whiskeytown- modations. (A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary may con- Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area and (2) CONTENTS.—Any agreements entered into struct new trails for motorized or nonmotorized other nearby Federal lands. under paragraph (1) shall clearly define the role recreation within the special management area (c) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS.—The Sec- in accordance with— retary of Agriculture may, in a manner con- and responsibility of the Secretary and the pri- vate or nonprofit organization. (i) the laws (including regulations) generally sistent with this title, enter into cooperative applicable to the National Forest System; agreements with the State and any other appro- (3) COMPLIANCE.—The Secretary shall enter agreements under paragraph (1) in accordance (ii) this section; and priate institutions and organizations to carry (iii) any other applicable law (including regu- out the purposes of this section. with existing law. (4) EFFECT.—Nothing in this subsection— lations). SEC. 215. DEL NORTE COUNTY VISITOR CENTER. (A) reduces or diminishes the authority of the (B) PRIORITY.—In establishing new trails (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Agriculture Secretary to manage land and resources under within the special management area, the Sec- and Secretary of the Interior, acting jointly or the jurisdiction of the Secretary; or retary shall— separately, may establish, in cooperation with (B) amends or modifies the application of any (i) prioritize the establishment of loops that any other public or private entities that the Sec- existing law (including regulations) applicable provide high-quality, diverse recreational expe- retaries determine to be appropriate, a visitor to land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary. riences; and center in Del Norte County, California— (ii) consult with members of the public. (1) to serve visitors; and Subtitle B—RECREATION (e) WITHDRAWAL.—Subject to valid existing (2) to assist in fulfilling the purposes of Red- SEC. 221. HORSE MOUNTAIN SPECIAL MANAGE- rights, the special management area is with- wood National and State Parks, the Smith River MENT AREA. drawn from— National Recreation Area, and other nearby (a) ESTABLISHMENT.—Subject to valid existing (1) all forms of appropriation or disposal Federal lands. rights, there is established the Horse Mountain under the public land laws; (b) REQUIREMENTS.—The Secretaries shall en- Special Management Area (referred to in this (2) location, entry, and patent under the min- sure that the visitor center authorized under section as the ‘‘special management area’’) com- ing laws; and

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(3) disposition under laws relating to mineral (1) IN GENERAL.—In accordance with para- (A) CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZED.—Subject to and geothermal leasing. graph (2), the Secretary of Agriculture after an appropriations, and in accordance with para- SEC. 222. BIGFOOT NATIONAL RECREATION opportunity for public comment, shall designate graph (3), if the Secretary determines under TRAIL. a trail (which may include a system of trails)— paragraph (1) that the construction of the trail (a) FEASIBILITY STUDY.— (A) for use by off-highway vehicles or moun- described in such paragraph is feasible and in (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 3 years after tain bicycles, or both; and the public interest, the Secretary may provide the date of the enactment of this Act, the Sec- (B) to be known as the Elk Camp Ridge Recre- for the construction of the trail. retary of Agriculture, in cooperation with the ation Trail. (B) USE OF VOLUNTEER SERVICES AND CON- Secretary of the Interior, shall submit to the (2) REQUIREMENTS.—In designating the Elk TRIBUTIONS.—The trail may be constructed Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Camp Ridge Recreation Trail (referred to in this under this section through the acceptance of Representatives and Committee on Energy and section as the ‘‘trail’’), the Secretary shall only volunteer services and contributions from non- Natural Resources of the Senate a study that include trails that are— Federal sources to reduce or eliminate the need describes the feasibility of establishing a non- (A) as of the date of enactment of this Act, for Federal expenditures to construct the trail. motorized Bigfoot National Recreation Trail authorized for use by off-highway vehicles or (3) COMPLIANCE.—In carrying out this section, that follows the route described in paragraph mountain bikes, or both; and the Secretary shall comply with— (2). (B) located on land that is managed by the (A) the laws (including regulations) generally (2) ROUTE.—The trail described in paragraph Forest Service in Del Norte County. applicable to the National Forest System; and (1) shall extend from the Ides Cove Trailhead in (3) MAP.—A map that depicts the trail shall be (B) this title. the Mendocino National Forest to Crescent City, on file and available for public inspection in the (b) EFFECT.—Nothing in this section affects California, by roughly following the route as appropriate offices of the Forest Service. the ownership, management, or other rights re- generally depicted on the map entitled ‘‘Bigfoot (b) MANAGEMENT.— lating to any non-Federal land (including any National Recreation Trail—Proposed’’ and (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall manage interest in any non-Federal land). dated July 25, 2018. the trail— SEC. 225. TRAILS STUDY. (3) ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT.—In completing (A) in accordance with applicable laws (in- (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 2 years after the study required by subsection (a), the Sec- cluding regulations); the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary retary of Agriculture shall consult with— (B) to ensure the safety of citizens who use of Agriculture, in accordance with subsection (A) appropriate Federal, State, Tribal, re- the trail; and (b) and in consultation with interested parties, gional, and local agencies; (C) in a manner by which to minimize any shall conduct a study to improve motorized and (B) private landowners; damage to sensitive habitat or cultural re- nonmotorized recreation trail opportunities (in- (C) nongovernmental organizations; and sources. cluding mountain bicycling) on land not des- (D) members of the public. (2) MONITORING; EVALUATION.—To minimize ignated as wilderness within the portions of the (b) DESIGNATION.— the impacts of the use of the trail on environ- Six Rivers, Shasta-Trinity, and Mendocino Na- (1) IN GENERAL.—Upon a determination that mental and cultural resources, the Secretary tional Forests located in Del Norte, Humboldt, the Bigfoot National Recreation Trail is feasible shall annually assess the effects of the use of Trinity, and Mendocino Counties. and meets the requirements for a National off-highway vehicles and mountain bicycles (b) CONSULTATION.—In carrying out the study Recreation Trail in section 1243 of title 16, on— required by subsection (a), the Secretary of Ag- United States Code, the Secretary of Agriculture (A) the trail; riculture shall consult with the Secretary of the shall designate the Bigfoot National Recreation (B) land located in proximity to the trail; and Interior regarding opportunities to improve, Trail in accordance with— (C) plants, wildlife, and wildlife habitat. through increased coordination, recreation trail (A) the National Trails System Act (Public (3) CLOSURE.—The Secretary, in consultation opportunities on land under the jurisdiction of Law 90–543); with the State and Del Norte County, and sub- the Secretary of the Interior that shares a (B) this title; and ject to paragraph (4), may temporarily close or boundary with the national forest land de- (C) other applicable law (including regula- permanently reroute a portion of the trail if the scribed in subsection (a). tions). Secretary determines that— SEC. 226. CONSTRUCTION OF MOUNTAIN BICY- DMINISTRATION.—Upon designation by (2) A (A) the trail is having an adverse impact on— CLING ROUTES. the Secretary of Agriculture, the Bigfoot Na- (i) wildlife habitats; (a) TRAIL CONSTRUCTION.— tional Recreation Trail (referred to in this sec- (ii) natural resources; (1) FEASIBILITY STUDY.—Not later than 18 tion as the ‘‘trail’’) shall be administered by the (iii) cultural resources; or months after the date of enactment of this Act, Secretary of Agriculture, in consultation with— (iv) traditional uses; the Secretary of Agriculture shall study the fea- (A) other Federal, State, Tribal, regional, and (B) the trail threatens public safety; or sibility and public interest of constructing rec- local agencies; (C) closure of the trail is necessary— reational trails for mountain bicycling and (B) private landowners; and (i) to repair damage to the trail; or other nonmotorized uses on the routes as gen- (C) other interested organizations. (ii) to repair resource damage. erally depicted in the report entitled ‘‘Trail (3) PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS.— EROUTING Study for Smith River National Recreation Area (A) IN GENERAL.—No portions of the trail may (4) R .—Any portion of the trail that is temporarily closed by the Secretary under Six Rivers National Forest’’ and dated 2016. be located on non-Federal land without the ONSTRUCTION.— paragraph (3) may be permanently rerouted (2) C written consent of the landowner. (A) CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZED.—Subject to along any road or trail— (B) PROHIBITION.—The Secretary of Agri- appropriations, and in accordance with para- (A) that is— culture shall not acquire for the trail any land graph (3), if the Secretary determines under (i) in existence as of the date of the closure of or interest in land outside the exterior boundary paragraph (1) that the construction of one or the portion of the trail; of any federally managed area without the con- more routes described in such paragraph is fea- (ii) located on public land; and sent of the owner of the land or interest in the sible and in the public interest, the Secretary (iii) open to motorized or mechanized use; and land. may provide for the construction of the routes. (B) if the Secretary determines that rerouting (C) EFFECT.—Nothing in this section— (B) MODIFICATIONS.—The Secretary may mod- (i) requires any private property owner to the portion of the trail would not significantly ify the routes as necessary in the opinion of the allow public access (including Federal, State, or increase or decrease the length of the trail. Secretary. OTICE OF AVAILABLE ROUTES local government access) to private property; or (5) N .—The Sec- (C) USE OF VOLUNTEER SERVICES AND CON- (ii) modifies any provision of Federal, State, retary shall ensure that visitors to the trail have TRIBUTIONS.—Routes may be constructed under or local law with respect to public access to or access to adequate notice relating to the avail- this section through the acceptance of volunteer use of private land. ability of trail routes through— services and contributions from non-Federal (c) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS.—In carrying (A) the placement of appropriate signage sources to reduce or eliminate the need for Fed- out this section, the Secretary of Agriculture along the trail; and eral expenditures to construct the route. may enter into cooperative agreements with (B) the distribution of maps, safety education (3) COMPLIANCE.—In carrying out this section, State, Tribal, and local government entities and materials, and other information that the Sec- the Secretary shall comply with— private entities to complete needed trail con- retary concerned determines to be appropriate. (A) the laws (including regulations) generally struction, reconstruction, realignment, mainte- (c) EFFECT.—Nothing in this section affects applicable to the National Forest System; and nance, or education projects related to the the ownership, management, or other rights re- (B) this title. Bigfoot National Recreation Trail. lating to any non-Federal land (including any (b) EFFECT.—Nothing in this section affects (d) MAP.— interest in any non-Federal land). the ownership, management, or other rights re- (1) MAP REQUIRED.—Upon designation of the SEC. 224. TRINITY LAKE TRAIL. lating to any non-Federal land (including any Bigfoot National Recreation Trail, the Secretary (a) TRAIL CONSTRUCTION.— interest in any non-Federal land). of Agriculture shall prepare a map of the trail. (1) FEASIBILITY STUDY.—Not later than 18 SEC. 227. PARTNERSHIPS. (2) PUBLIC AVAILABILITY.—The map referred months after the date of enactment of this Act, (a) AGREEMENTS AUTHORIZED.—The Secretary to in paragraph (1) shall be on file and avail- the Secretary shall study the feasibility and is authorized to enter into agreements with able for public inspection in the appropriate of- public interest of constructing a recreational qualified private and nonprofit organizations to fices of the Forest Service. trail for nonmotorized uses around Trinity undertake the following activities on Federal SEC. 223. ELK CAMP RIDGE RECREATION TRAIL. Lake. lands in Mendocino, Humboldt, Trinity, and Del (a) DESIGNATION.— (2) CONSTRUCTION.— Norte Counties—

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:16 Feb 13, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 6333 E:\CR\FM\A12FE7.001 H12FEPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with HOUSE February 12, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1073 (1) trail and campground maintenance; is incorporated in, and considered to be a part Management in the State, comprising approxi- (2) public education, visitor contacts, and out- of, the Mount Lassic Wilderness, as designated mately 10,729 acres, as generally depicted on the reach; and by section 3(6) of Public Law 109–362 (16 U.S.C. map entitled ‘‘Yolla Bolly Middle Eel Wilderness (3) visitor center staffing. 1132 note; 120 Stat. 2065). Additions and Potential Wildernesses—Pro- (b) CONTENTS.—Any agreements entered into (9) NORTH FORK EEL WILDERNESS ADDITION.— posed’’ and dated June 7, 2018, which is incor- under subsection (a) shall clearly define the role Certain Federal land managed by the Forest porated in, and considered to be a part of, the and responsibility of the Secretary and the pri- Service and the Bureau of Land Management in Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness, as des- vate or nonprofit organization. the State, comprising approximately 16,274 ignated by section 3 of the Wilderness Act (16 (c) COMPLIANCE.—The Secretary shall enter acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled U.S.C. 1132) (as amended by section 3(4) of Pub- into agreements under subsection (a) in accord- ‘‘North Fork Wilderness Additions’’ and dated lic Law 109–362 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 120 Stat. ance with existing law. January 15, 2020, which is incorporated in, and 2065)). (d) EFFECT.—Nothing in this section— considered to be a part of, the North Fork Eel (18) YUKI WILDERNESS ADDITION.—Certain (1) reduces or diminishes the authority of the Wilderness, as designated by section 101(a)(19) Federal land managed by the Forest Service and Secretary to manage land and resources under of the California Wilderness Act of 1984 (16 the Bureau of Land Management in the State, the jurisdiction of the Secretary; or U.S.C. 1132 note; 98 Stat. 1621). comprising approximately 11,076 acres, as gen- (2) amends or modifies the application of any (10) PATTISON WILDERNESS.—Certain Federal erally depicted on the map entitled ‘‘Yuki Wil- existing law (including regulations) applicable land managed by the Forest Service in the State, derness Additions—Proposed’’ and dated Janu- to land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary. comprising approximately 28,595 acres, as gen- ary 15, 2020, which is incorporated in, and con- Subtitle C—CONSERVATION erally depicted on the map entitled ‘‘Pattison sidered to be a part of, the Yuki Wilderness, as Wilderness—Proposed’’ and dated July 16, 2018, SEC. 231. DESIGNATION OF WILDERNESS. designated by section 3(3) of Public Law 109–362 which shall be known as the Pattison Wilder- (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 120 Stat. 2065). (a) IN GENERAL.—In accordance with the Wil- ness. (b) REDESIGNATION OF NORTH FORK WILDER- derness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), the fol- (11) SANHEDRIN WILDERNESS ADDITION.—Cer- NESS AS NORTH FORK EEL RIVER WILDERNESS.— lowing areas in the State are designated as wil- tain Federal land managed by the Forest Service Section 101(a)(19) of Public Law 98–425 (16 derness areas and as components of the Na- in the State, comprising approximately 112 U.S.C. 1132 note; 98 Stat. 1621) is amended by tional Wilderness Preservation System: acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled striking ‘‘North Fork Wilderness’’ and inserting (1) BLACK BUTTE RIVER WILDERNESS.—Certain ‘‘Sanhedrin Wilderness Addition—Proposed’’ ‘‘North Fork Eel River Wilderness’’. Any ref- Federal land managed by the Forest Service in and dated March 29, 2019, which is incorporated erence in a law, map, regulation, document, the State, comprising approximately 11,117 in, and considered to be a part of, the Sanhe- paper, or other record of the United States to acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled drin Wilderness, as designated by section 3(2) of the North Fork Wilderness shall be deemed to be ‘‘Black Butte River Wilderness—Proposed’’ and Public Law 109–362 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 120 a reference to the North Fork Eel River Wilder- dated April 13, 2017, which shall be known as Stat. 2065). ness. the Black Butte River Wilderness. (12) SISKIYOU WILDERNESS ADDITION.—Certain (c) ELKHORN RIDGE WILDERNESS ADJUST- (2) CHANCHELULLA WILDERNESS ADDITIONS.— Federal land managed by the Forest Service in MENTS.—The boundary of the Elkhorn Ridge Certain Federal land managed by the Forest the State, comprising approximately 27,747 Wilderness established by section 6(d) of Public Service in the State, comprising approximately acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled Law 109–362 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note) is adjusted by 6,212 acres, as generally depicted on the map en- ‘‘Siskiyou Wilderness Additions and Potential deleting approximately 30 acres of Federal land titled ‘‘Chanchelulla Wilderness Additions— Wildernesses—Proposed’’ and dated July 24, as generally depicted on the map entitled ‘‘Pro- Proposed’’ and dated July 16, 2018, which is in- 2018, which is incorporated in, and considered posed Elkhorn Ridge Wilderness Additions’’ and corporated in, and considered to be a part of, to be a part of, the Siskiyou Wilderness, as des- dated October 24, 2019. the Chanchelulla Wilderness, as designated by ignated by section 101(a)(30) of the California section 101(a)(4) of the California Wilderness SEC. 232. ADMINISTRATION OF WILDERNESS. Wilderness Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 98 (a) IN GENERAL.—Subject to valid existing Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 98 Stat. 1619). Stat. 1623) (as amended by section 3(5) of Public rights, the wilderness areas and wilderness ad- (3) CHINQUAPIN WILDERNESS.—Certain Federal Law 109–362 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 120 Stat. ditions established by section 231 shall be ad- land managed by the Forest Service in the State, 2065)). comprising approximately 27,258 acres, as gen- ministered by the Secretary in accordance with (13) SOUTH FORK EEL RIVER WILDERNESS ADDI- this subtitle and the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. erally depicted on the map entitled ‘‘Chinquapin TION.—Certain Federal land managed by the Wilderness—Proposed’’ and dated January 15, 1131 et seq.), except that— Bureau of Land Management in the State, com- (1) any reference in the Wilderness Act to the 2020, which shall be known as the Chinquapin prising approximately 603 acres, as generally de- effective date of that Act shall be considered to Wilderness. picted on the map entitled ‘‘South Fork Eel be a reference to the date of enactment of this (4) ELKHORN RIDGE WILDERNESS ADDITION.— River Wilderness Additions—Proposed’’ and Act; and Certain Federal land managed by the Bureau of dated October 24, 2019, which is incorporated in, (2) any reference in that Act to the Secretary Land Management in the State, comprising ap- and considered to be a part of, the South Fork of Agriculture shall be considered to be a ref- proximately 37 acres, as generally depicted on Eel River Wilderness, as designated by section erence to the Secretary. the map entitled ‘‘Proposed Elkhorn Ridge Wil- 3(10) of Public Law 109–362 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; (b) FIRE MANAGEMENT AND RELATED ACTIVI- derness Additions’’ and dated October 24, 2019, 120 Stat. 2066). TIES.— which is incorporated in, and considered to be a (14) SOUTH FORK TRINITY RIVER WILDERNESS.— (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary may take such part of, the Elkhorn Ridge Wilderness, as des- Certain Federal land managed by the Forest measures in a wilderness area or wilderness ad- ignated by section 6(d) of Public Law 109–362 (16 Service in the State, comprising approximately dition designated by section 231 as are necessary U.S.C. 1132 note; 120 Stat. 2070). 26,446 acres, as generally depicted on the map for the control of fire, insects, and diseases in (5) ENGLISH RIDGE WILDERNESS.—Certain Fed- entitled ‘‘South Fork Trinity River Wilderness accordance with section 4(d)(1) of the Wilder- eral land managed by the Bureau of Land Man- and Potential Wildernesses—Proposed’’ and ness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(1)) and House Report agement in the State, comprising approximately dated March 11, 2019, which shall be known as 98–40 of the 98th Congress. 6,204 acres, as generally depicted on the map en- the South Fork Trinity River Wilderness. (2) FUNDING PRIORITIES.—Nothing in this sub- titled ‘‘English Ridge Wilderness—Proposed’’ (15) TRINITY ALPS WILDERNESS ADDITION.— title limits funding for fire and fuels manage- and dated March 29, 2019, which shall be known Certain Federal land managed by the Forest ment in the wilderness areas or wilderness addi- as the English Ridge Wilderness. Service in the State, comprising approximately tions designated by this title. (6) HEADWATERS FOREST WILDERNESS.—Cer- 60,826 acres, as generally depicted on the maps (3) ADMINISTRATION.—Consistent with para- tain Federal land managed by the Bureau of entitled ‘‘Trinity Alps Proposed Wilderness Ad- graph (1) and other applicable Federal law, to Land Management in the State, comprising ap- ditions EAST’’ and ‘‘Trinity Alps Proposed Wil- ensure a timely and efficient response to fire proximately 4,360 acres, as generally depicted on derness Additions WEST’’ and dated January emergencies in the wilderness additions des- the map entitled ‘‘Headwaters Forest Wilder- 15, 2020, which is incorporated in, and consid- ignated by this subtitle, the Secretary of Agri- ness—Proposed’’ and dated October 15, 2019, ered to be a part of, the Trinity Alps Wilderness, culture shall— which shall be known as the Headwaters Forest as designated by section 101(a)(34) of the Cali- (A) not later than 1 year after the date of en- Wilderness. fornia Wilderness Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 actment of this Act, establish agency approval (7) MAD RIVER BUTTES WILDERNESS.—Certain note; 98 Stat. 1623) (as amended by section 3(7) procedures (including appropriate delegations of Federal land managed by the Forest Service in of Public Law 109–362 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 120 authority to the Forest Supervisor, District the State, comprising approximately 6,002 acres, Stat. 2065)). Manager, or other agency officials) for respond- as generally depicted on the map entitled ‘‘Mad (16) UNDERWOOD WILDERNESS.—Certain Fed- ing to fire emergencies; and River Buttes Wilderness—Proposed’’ and dated eral land managed by the Forest Service in the (B) enter into agreements with appropriate July 25, 2018, which shall be known as the Mad State, comprising approximately 15,069 acres, as State or local firefighting agencies. River Buttes Wilderness. generally depicted on the map entitled ‘‘Under- (c) GRAZING.—The grazing of livestock in the (8) MOUNT LASSIC WILDERNESS ADDITION.— wood Wilderness—Proposed’’ and dated Janu- wilderness areas and wilderness additions des- Certain Federal land managed by the Forest ary 15, 2020, which shall be known as the ignated by this title, if established before the Service in the State, comprising approximately Underwood Wilderness. date of enactment of this Act, shall be adminis- 1,292 acres, as generally depicted on the map en- (17) YOLLA BOLLY-MIDDLE EEL WILDERNESS tered in accordance with— titled ‘‘Mount Lassic Wilderness Additions— ADDITIONS.—Certain Federal land managed by (1) section 4(d)(4) of the Wilderness Act (16 Proposed’’ and dated February 23, 2017, which the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land U.S.C. 1133(d)(4)); and

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(2)(A) for lands under the jurisdiction of the (A) IN GENERAL.—In carrying out this section, (5) Certain Federal land managed by the For- Secretary of Agriculture, the guidelines set forth the Secretary, on request of an Indian Tribe, est Service, comprising approximately 1,256 in the report of the Committee on Interior and may temporarily close to the general public one acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled Insular Affairs of the House of Representatives or more specific portions of a wilderness area or ‘‘Trinity Alps Proposed Potential Wilderness’’ accompanying H.R. 5487 of the 96th Congress wilderness addition to protect the privacy of the and dated January 15, 2020. (H. Rept. 96–617); or members of the Indian Tribe in the conduct of (6) Certain Federal land managed by the For- (B) for lands under the jurisdiction of the Sec- the traditional cultural and religious activities est Service, comprising approximately 4,282 retary of the Interior, the guidelines set forth in in the wilderness area or wilderness addition. acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled Appendix A of the report of the Committee on (B) REQUIREMENT.—Any closure under sub- ‘‘Yolla Bolly Middle Eel Wilderness Additions Interior and Insular Affairs of the House of paragraph (A) shall be made in such a manner and Potential Wildernesses—Proposed’’ and Representatives accompanying H.R. 2570 of the as to affect the smallest practicable area for the dated June 7, 2018. 101st Congress (H. Rept. 101–405). minimum period of time necessary for the activ- (7) Certain Federal land managed by the For- (d) FISH AND WILDLIFE.— ity to be carried out. est Service, comprising approximately 2,909 (1) IN GENERAL.—In accordance with section (3) APPLICABLE LAW.—Access to the wilderness acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled 4(d)(7) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. areas and wilderness additions under this sub- ‘‘Yuki Proposed Potential Wilderness’’ and 1133(d)(7)), nothing in this title affects the juris- section shall be in accordance with— dated January 15, 2020. diction or responsibilities of the State with re- (A) Public Law 95–341 (commonly known as (b) MANAGEMENT.—Except as provided in sub- spect to fish and wildlife on public land in the the American Indian Religious Freedom Act) (42 section (c) and subject to valid existing rights, State. U.S.C. 1996 et seq.); and the Secretary shall manage the potential wilder- (2) MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES.—In furtherance (B) the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.). ness areas designated by subsection (a) (referred of the purposes and principles of the Wilderness (j) INCORPORATION OF ACQUIRED LAND AND IN- to in this section as ‘‘potential wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), the Secretary may TERESTS.—Any land within the boundary of a areas’’) as wilderness until the potential wilder- conduct any management activities that are wilderness area or wilderness addition des- ness areas are designated as wilderness under necessary to maintain or restore fish, wildlife, ignated by section 231 that is acquired by the subsection (d). and plant populations and habitats in the wil- United States shall— (c) ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION.— derness areas or wilderness additions designated (1) become part of the wilderness area in (1) IN GENERAL.—For purposes of ecological by section 231, if the management activities which the land is located; restoration (including the elimination of non- are— (2) be withdrawn in accordance with sub- native species, removal of illegal, unused, or de- (A) consistent with relevant wilderness man- section (h); and commissioned roads, repair of skid tracks, and agement plans; and (3) be managed in accordance with this sec- any other activities necessary to restore the nat- (B) conducted in accordance with— tion, the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), ural ecosystems in a potential wilderness area (i) the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.); and any other applicable law. and consistent with paragraph (2)), the Sec- and (k) CLIMATOLOGICAL DATA COLLECTION.—In retary may use motorized equipment and mecha- (ii) appropriate policies, such as the policies accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. nized transport in a potential wilderness area established in Appendix B of House Report 101– 1131 et seq.) and subject to such terms and con- until the potential wilderness area is designated 405. ditions as the Secretary may prescribe, the Sec- as wilderness under subsection (d). (e) BUFFER ZONES.— retary may authorize the installation and main- (2) LIMITATION.—To the maximum extent (1) IN GENERAL.—Congress does not intend for tenance of hydrologic, meteorologic, or climato- practicable, the Secretary shall use the minimum designation of wilderness or wilderness addi- logical collection devices in the wilderness areas tool or administrative practice necessary to ac- tions by this title to lead to the creation of pro- and wilderness additions designated by section complish ecological restoration with the least tective perimeters or buffer zones around each 231 if the Secretary determines that the facilities amount of adverse impact on wilderness char- wilderness area or wilderness addition. and access to the facilities are essential to flood acter and resources. (2) ACTIVITIES OR USES UP TO BOUNDARIES.— warning, flood control, or water reservoir oper- (d) EVENTUAL WILDERNESS DESIGNATION.— The fact that nonwilderness activities or uses ation activities. The potential wilderness areas shall be des- can be seen or heard from within a wilderness (l) AUTHORIZED EVENTS.—The Secretary may ignated as wilderness and as a component of the area shall not, of itself, preclude the activities continue to authorize the competitive equestrian National Wilderness Preservation System on the or uses up to the boundary of the wilderness event permitted since 2012 in the Chinquapin earlier of— area. Wilderness established by section 231 in a man- (1) the date on which the Secretary publishes (f) MILITARY ACTIVITIES.—Nothing in this ner compatible with the preservation of the area in the Federal Register notice that the condi- subtitle precludes— as wilderness. tions in a potential wilderness area that are in- (1) low-level overflights of military aircraft (m) RECREATIONAL CLIMBING.—Nothing in compatible with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. over the wilderness areas or wilderness addi- this title prohibits recreational rock climbing ac- 1131 et seq.) have been removed; or tions designated by section 231; tivities in the wilderness areas, such as the (2) the date that is 10 years after the date of (2) the designation of new units of special air- placement, use, and maintenance of fixed an- enactment of this Act for potential wilderness space over the wilderness areas or wilderness chors, including any fixed anchor established areas located on lands managed by the Forest additions designated by section 231; or before the date of the enactment of this Act— Service. (3) the use or establishment of military flight (1) in accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 (e) ADMINISTRATION AS WILDERNESS.— training routes over the wilderness areas or wil- U.S.C. 1131 et seq.); and (1) IN GENERAL.—On its designation as wilder- derness additions designated by section 231. (2) subject to any terms and conditions deter- ness under subsection (d), a potential wilderness (g) HORSES.—Nothing in this subtitle pre- mined to be necessary by the Secretary. area shall be administered in accordance with cludes horseback riding in, or the entry of rec- SEC. 233. DESIGNATION OF POTENTIAL WILDER- section 232 and the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. reational or commercial saddle or pack stock NESS. 1131 et seq.). into, an area designated as a wilderness area or (a) DESIGNATION.—In furtherance of the pur- (2) DESIGNATION.—On its designation as wil- wilderness addition by section 231— poses of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et derness under subsection (d)— (1) in accordance with section 4(d)(5) of the seq.), the following areas in the State are des- (A) the land described in subsection (a)(1) Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(5)); and ignated as potential wilderness areas: shall be incorporated in, and considered to be a (2) subject to any terms and conditions deter- (1) Certain Federal land managed by the For- part of, the Chinquapin Wilderness established mined to be necessary by the Secretary. est Service, comprising approximately 3,797 by section 231(a)(3); (h) WITHDRAWAL.—Subject to valid existing acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled (B) the land described in subsection (a)(3) rights, the wilderness areas and wilderness ad- ‘‘Chinquapin Proposed Potential Wilderness’’ shall be incorporated in, and considered to be a ditions designated by section 231 are withdrawn and dated January 15, 2020. part of, the Siskiyou Wilderness as designated from— (2) Certain Federal land administered by the by section 231(a)(30) of the California Wilder- (1) all forms of entry, appropriation, and dis- National Park Service, compromising approxi- ness Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 98 Stat. posal under the public land laws; mately 31,000 acres, as generally depicted on the 1623) (as amended by section 3(5) of Public Law (2) location, entry, and patent under the min- map entitled ‘‘Redwood National Park - Poten- 109–362 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 120 Stat. 2065) and ing laws; and tial Wilderness’’ and dated October 9, 2019. expanded by section 231(a)(12)); (3) operation of the mineral materials and geo- (3) Certain Federal land managed by the For- (C) the land described in subsection (a)(4) thermal leasing laws. est Service, comprising approximately 8,961 shall be incorporated in, and considered to be a (i) USE BY MEMBERS OF INDIAN TRIBES.— acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled part of, the South Fork Trinity River Wilderness (1) ACCESS.—In recognition of the past use of ‘‘Siskiyou Wilderness Additions and Potential established by section 231(a)(14); wilderness areas and wilderness additions des- Wildernesses—Proposed’’ and dated July 24, (D) the land described in subsection (a)(5) ignated by this title by members of Indian Tribes 2018. shall be incorporated in, and considered to be a for traditional cultural and religious purposes, (4) Certain Federal land managed by the For- part of, the Trinity Alps Wilderness as des- the Secretary shall ensure that Indian Tribes est Service, comprising approximately 405 acres, ignated by section 101(a)(34) of the California have access to the wilderness areas and wilder- as generally depicted on the map entitled Wilderness Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 98 ness additions designated by section 231 for tra- ‘‘South Fork Trinity River Wilderness and Po- Stat. 1623) (as amended by section 3(7) of Public ditional cultural and religious purposes. tential Wildernesses—Proposed’’ and dated Law 109–362 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 120 Stat. 2065) (2) TEMPORARY CLOSURES.— March 11, 2019. and expanded by section 231(a)(15));

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:16 Feb 13, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 6333 E:\CR\FM\A12FE7.001 H12FEPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with HOUSE February 12, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1075 (E) the land described in subsection (a)(6) tributary in the southeast corner of section 5, T. ‘‘(B) The 3.25-mile segment from the end of shall be incorporated in, and considered to be a 1 S., R. 12 W. to the South Fork Trinity River, Road 35N20 to .25 miles upstream of Coleridge, part of, the Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness to be administered by the Secretary of Agri- as a scenic river. as designated by section 3 of the Wilderness Act culture as a recreational river. ‘‘(C) The 4.6-mile segment from .25 miles up- (16 U.S.C. 1132) (as amended by section 3(4) of ‘‘(234) BUTTER CREEK.—The 7-mile segment stream of Coleridge to the confluence of Fox Public Law 109–362 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 120 from .25 miles downstream of the Road 3N08 Gulch, as a recreational river. Stat. 2065) and expanded by section 231(a)(17)); crossing to the South Fork Trinity River, to be ‘‘(244) NEW RIVER.—The following segments to and administered by the Secretary of Agriculture as be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture: (F) the land described in subsection (a)(7) a scenic river. ‘‘(A) The 12.7-mile segment of Virgin Creek shall be incorporated in, and considered to be a ‘‘(235) HAYFORK CREEK.—The following seg- from its source spring in section 22, T. 9 N., R. part of, the Yuki Wilderness as designated by ments to be administered by the Secretary of Ag- 7 E. to Slide Creek, as a wild river. section 3(3) of Public Law 109–362 (16 U.S.C. riculture: ‘‘(B) The 2.3-mile segment of the New River 1132 note; 120 Stat. 2065) and expanded by sec- ‘‘(A) The 3.2-mile segment from Little Creek to where it begins at the confluence of Virgin and tion 231(a)(18). Bear Creek, as a recreational river. Slide Creeks to Barron Creek, as a wild river. (f) REPORT.—Within 3 years after the date of ‘‘(B) The 13.2-mile segment from Bear Creek to ‘‘(245) MIDDLE EEL RIVER.—The following seg- enactment of this Act, and every 3 years there- the northern boundary of section 19, T. 3 N., R. ment, to be administered by the Secretary of Ag- after until the date upon which the potential 7 E., as a scenic river. riculture: wilderness is designated wilderness under sub- ‘‘(236) OLSEN CREEK.—The 2.8-mile segment ‘‘(A) The 37.7-mile segment from its source in section (d), the Secretary shall submit a report from the confluence of its source tributaries in Frying Pan Meadow to Rose Creek, as a wild to the Committee on Natural Resources of the section 5, T. 3 N., R. 7 E. to the northern bound- river. House of Representatives and the Committee on ary of section 24, T. 3 N., R. 6 E., to be adminis- ‘‘(B) The 1.5-mile segment from Rose Creek to Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate on tered by the Secretary of the Interior as a scenic the Black Butte River, as a recreational river. the status of ecological restoration within the river. ‘‘(C) The 10.5-mile segment of Balm of Gilead potential wilderness area and the progress to- ‘‘(237) RUSCH CREEK.—The 3.2-mile segment Creek from its source in Hopkins Hollow to the ward the potential wilderness area’s eventual from .25 miles downstream of the 32N11 Road Middle Eel River, as a wild river. wilderness designation under subsection (d). crossing to Hayfork Creek, to be administered by ‘‘(D) The 13-mile segment of the North Fork the Secretary of Agriculture as a recreational SEC. 234. DESIGNATION OF WILD AND SCENIC Middle Fork Eel River from the source on Dead RIVERS. river. Puppy Ridge in section 11, T. 26 N., R. 11 W. to ‘‘(238) ELTAPOM CREEK.—The 3.4-mile segment Section 3(a) of the National Wild and Scenic the confluence of the Middle Eel River, as a from Buckhorn Creek to the South Fork Trinity Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1274(a)) is amended by wild river. River, to be administered by the Secretary of Ag- adding at the end the following: ‘‘(246) NORTH FORK EEL RIVER, CA.—The 14.3- riculture as a wild river. ‘‘(231) SOUTH FORK TRINITY RIVER.—The fol- mile segment from the confluence with Gilman ‘‘(239) GROUSE CREEK.—The following seg- lowing segments from the source tributaries in Creek to the Six Rivers National Forest bound- ments to be administered by the Secretary of Ag- the Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness, to be ad- ary, to be administered by the Secretary of Agri- riculture: culture as a wild river. ministered by the Secretary of Agriculture: ‘‘(A) The 3.9-mile segment from Carson Creek ‘‘(A) The 18.3-mile segment from its multiple ‘‘(247) RED MOUNTAIN CREEK, CA.—The fol- to Cow Creek, as a scenic river. lowing segments to be administered by the Sec- source springs in the Cedar Basin of the Yolla ‘‘(B) The 7.4-mile segment from Cow Creek to Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness in section 15, T. 27 retary of Agriculture: the South Fork Trinity River, as a recreational ‘‘(A) The 5.25-mile segment from its source N., R. 10 W. to .25 miles upstream of the Wild river. Mad Road, as a wild river. west of Mike’s Rock in section 23, T. 26 N., R. ‘‘(240) MADDEN CREEK.—The following seg- 12 E. to the confluence with Littlefield Creek, as ‘‘(B) The .65-mile segment from .25 miles up- ments to be administered by the Secretary of Ag- stream of Wild Mad Road to the confluence with a wild river. riculture: ‘‘(B) The 1.6-mile segment from the confluence the unnamed tributary approximately .4 miles ‘‘(A) The 6.8-mile segment from the confluence with Littlefield Creek to the confluence with the downstream of the Wild Mad Road in section 29, of Madden Creek and its unnamed tributary in unnamed tributary in section 32, T. 26 N., R. 8 T. 28 N., R. 11 W., as a scenic river. section 18, T. 5 N., R. 5 E. to Fourmile Creek, as ‘‘(C) The 9.8-mile segment from .75 miles E., as a scenic river. a wild river. ‘‘(C) The 1.25-mile segment from the con- downstream of Wild Mad Road to Silver Creek, ‘‘(B) The 1.6-mile segment from Fourmile fluence with the unnamed tributary in section as a wild river. Creek to the South Fork Trinity River, as a rec- 32, T. 4 S., R. 8 E. to the confluence with the ‘‘(D) The 5.4-mile segment from Silver Creek reational river. North Fork Eel River, as a wild river. confluence to Farley Creek, as a scenic river. ‘‘(241) CANYON CREEK.—The following seg- ‘‘(248) REDWOOD CREEK.—The following seg- ‘‘(E) The 3.6-mile segment from Farley Creek ments to be administered by the Secretary of Ag- ments to be administered by the Secretary of the to Cave Creek, as a recreational river. riculture and the Secretary of the Interior: ‘‘(F) The 5.6-mile segment from Cave Creek to ‘‘(A) The 6.6-mile segment from the outlet of Interior: the confluence of the unnamed creek upstream lower Canyon Creek Lake to Bear Creek up- ‘‘(A) The 6.2-mile segment from the confluence of Hidden Valley Ranch in section 5, T. 15, R. stream of Ripstein, as a wild river. with Lacks Creek to the confluence with Coyote 7 E., as a wild river. ‘‘(B) The 11.2-mile segment from Bear Creek Creek as a scenic river on publication by the ‘‘(G) The 2.5-mile segment from unnamed upstream of Ripstein to the southern boundary Secretary of a notice in the Federal Register creek confluence upstream of Hidden Valley of section 25, T. 34 N., R. 11 W., as a rec- that sufficient inholdings within the boundaries Ranch to the confluence with the unnamed reational river. of the segments have been acquired in fee title to creek flowing west from Bear Wallow Mountain ‘‘(242) NORTH FORK TRINITY RIVER.—The fol- establish a manageable addition to the system. in section 29, T. 1 N., R. 7 E., as a scenic river. lowing segments to be administered by the Sec- ‘‘(B) The 19.1-mile segment from the con- ‘‘(H) The 3.8-mile segment from the unnamed retary of Agriculture: fluence with Coyote Creek in section 2, T. 8 N., creek confluence in section 29, T. 1 N., R. 7 E. ‘‘(A) The 12-mile segment from the confluence R. 2 E. to the Redwood National Park boundary to Plummer Creek, as a wild river. of source tributaries in section 24, T. 8 N., R. 12 upstream of Orick in section 34, T. 11 N., R. 1 ‘‘(I) The 1.8-mile segment from Plummer Creek W. to the Trinity Alps Wilderness boundary up- E. as a scenic river. to the confluence with the unnamed tributary stream of Hobo Gulch, as a wild river. ‘‘(C) The 2.3-mile segment of Emerald Creek north of McClellan Place in section 6, T. 1 N., ‘‘(B) The .5-mile segment from where the river (also known as Harry Weir Creek) from its R. 7 E., as a scenic river. leaves the Trinity Alps Wilderness to where it source in section 29, T. 10 N., R. 2 E. to the con- ‘‘(J) The 5.4-mile segment from the unnamed fully reenters the Trinity Alps Wilderness down- fluence with Redwood Creek as a scenic river. tributary confluence in section 6, T. 1 N., R. 7 stream of Hobo Gulch, as a scenic river. ‘‘(249) LACKS CREEK.—The following segments E. to Hitchcock Creek, as a wild river. ‘‘(C) The 13.9-mile segment from where the to be administered by the Secretary of the Inte- ‘‘(K) The 7-mile segment from Eltapom Creek river fully reenters the Trinity Alps Wilderness rior: to the Grouse Creek, as a scenic river. downstream of Hobo Gulch to the Trinity Alps ‘‘(A) The 5.1-mile segment from the confluence ‘‘(L) The 5-mile segment from Grouse Creek to Wilderness boundary upstream of the County with two unnamed tributaries in section 14, T. 7 Coon Creek, as a wild river. Road 421 crossing, as a wild river. N., R. 3 E. to Kings Crossing in section 27, T. 8 ‘‘(232) EAST FORK SOUTH FORK TRINITY ‘‘(D) The 1.3-mile segment from the Trinity N., R. 3 E. as a wild river. RIVER.—The following segments to be adminis- Alps Wilderness boundary upstream of the ‘‘(B) The 2.7-mile segment from Kings Cross- tered by the Secretary of Agriculture: County Road 421 crossing to the Trinity River, ing to the confluence with Redwood Creek as a ‘‘(A) The 8.4-mile segment from its source in as a recreational river. scenic river upon publication by the Secretary of the Pettijohn Basin in the Yolla Bolly-Middle ‘‘(243) EAST FORK NORTH FORK TRINITY a notice in the Federal Register that sufficient Eel Wilderness in section 10, T. 3 S., R. 10 W. to RIVER.—The following segments to be adminis- inholdings within the segment have been ac- .25 miles upstream of the Wild Mad Road, as a tered by the Secretary of Agriculture: quired in fee title or as scenic easements to es- wild river. ‘‘(A) The 9.5-mile segment from the river’s tablish a manageable addition to the system. ‘‘(B) The 3.4-mile segment from .25 miles up- source north of Mt. Hilton in section 19, T. 36 ‘‘(250) LOST MAN CREEK.—The following seg- stream of the Wild Mad Road to the South Fork N., R. 10 W. to the end of Road 35N20 approxi- ments to be administered by the Secretary of the Trinity River, as a recreational river. mately .5 miles downstream of the confluence Interior: ‘‘(233) RATTLESNAKE CREEK.—The 5.9-mile seg- with the East Branch East Fork North Fork ‘‘(A) The 6.4-mile segment of Lost Man Creek ment from the confluence with the unnamed Trinity River, as a wild river. from its source in section 5, T. 10 N., R. 2 E. to

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.25 miles upstream of the Prairie Creek con- utaries in section 18, T. 24 N., R. 15 W. to the ‘‘(264) ELK CREEK.—The 11.4-mile segment fluence, as a recreational river. confluence with Elkhorn Creek. from its confluence with Lookout Creek to its ‘‘(B) The 2.3-mile segment of Larry Damm ‘‘(B) The 1.8-mile segment of Elkhorn Creek confluence with Deep Hole Creek, to be jointly Creek from its source in section 8, T. 11 N., R. from the confluence of two unnamed tributaries administered by the Secretaries of Agriculture 2 E. to the confluence with Lost Man Creek, as in section 22, T. 24 N., R. 16 W. to the con- and the Interior, as a wild river. a recreational river. fluence with Cruso Cabin Creek. ‘‘(265) EDEN CREEK.—The 2.7-mile segment ‘‘(251) LITTLE LOST MAN CREEK.—The 3.6-mile ‘‘(C) The 14.2-mile segment of the East Branch from the private property boundary in the segment of Little Lost Man Creek from its source South Fork Eel River from the confluence of northwest quarter of section 27, T. 21 N., R. 12 in section 6, T. 10 N., R. 2 E. to .25 miles up- Cruso Cabin and Elkhorn Creeks to the con- W. to the eastern boundary of section 23, T. 21 stream of the Lost Man Creek road crossing, to fluence with Rays Creek. N., R. 12 W., to be administered by the Secretary be administered by the Secretary of the Interior ‘‘(D) The 1.7-mile segment of the unnamed of the Interior as a wild river. as a wild river. tributary from its source on the north flank of ‘‘(266) DEEP HOLE CREEK.—The 4.3-mile seg- ‘‘(252) SOUTH FORK ELK RIVER.—The following Red Mountain’s north ridge in section 2, T. 24 ment from the private property boundary in the segments to be administered by the Secretary of N., R. 17 W. to the confluence with the East southwest quarter of section 13, T. 20 N., R. 12 the Interior through a cooperative management Branch South Fork Eel River. W. to the confluence with Elk Creek, to be ad- agreement with the State of California: ‘‘(E) The 1.3-mile segment of the unnamed ministered by the Secretary of the Interior as a ‘‘(A) The 3.6-mile segment of the Little South tributary from its source on the north flank of wild river. Fork Elk River from the source in section 21, T. Red Mountain’s north ridge in section 1, T. 24 ‘‘(267) INDIAN CREEK.—The 3.3-mile segment 3 N., R. 1 E. to the confluence with the South N., R. 17 W. to the confluence with the East from 300 feet downstream of the jeep trail in sec- Fork Elk River, as a wild river. Branch South Fork Eel River. tion 13, T. 20 N., R. 13 W. to the confluence with ‘‘(B) The 2.2-mile segment of the unnamed ‘‘(F) The 1.8-mile segment of Tom Long Creek the Eel River, to be administered by the Sec- tributary of the Little South Fork Elk River from the confluence with the unnamed tributary retary of the Interior as a wild river. from its source in section 15, T. 3 N., R. 1 E. to in section 12, T. 5 S., R. 4 E. to the confluence ‘‘(268) FISH CREEK.—The 4.2-mile segment from the confluence with the Little South Fork Elk with the East Branch South Fork Eel River. the source at Buckhorn Spring to the confluence River, as a wild river. ‘‘(258) MATTOLE RIVER ESTUARY.—The 1.5-mile with the Eel River, to be administered by the ‘‘(C) The 3.6-mile segment of the South Fork segment from the confluence of Stansberry Secretary of the Interior as a wild river.’’. Elk River from the confluence of the Little Creek to the Pacific Ocean, to be administered SEC. 235. SANHEDRIN SPECIAL CONSERVATION South Fork Elk River to the confluence with as a recreational river by the Secretary of the MANAGEMENT AREA. Tom Gulch, as a recreational river. Interior. (a) ESTABLISHMENT.—Subject to valid existing ‘‘(253) SALMON CREEK.—The 4.6-mile segment ‘‘(259) HONEYDEW CREEK.—The following seg- rights, there is established the Sanhedrin Spe- from its source in section 27, T. 3 N., R. 1 E. to ments to be administered as a wild river by the cial Conservation Management Area (referred to the Headwaters Forest Reserve boundary in sec- Secretary of the Interior: in this section as the ‘‘conservation management tion 18, T. 3 N., R. 1 E. to be administered by the ‘‘(A) The 5.1-mile segment of Honeydew Creek area’’), comprising approximately 14,177 acres of Secretary of the Interior as a wild river through from its source in the southwest corner of sec- Federal land administered by the Forest Service a cooperative management agreement with the tion 25, T. 3 S., R. 1 W. to the eastern boundary in Mendocino County, California, as generally State of California. of the King Range National Conservation Area depicted on the map entitled ‘‘Sanhedrin Special ‘‘(254) SOUTH FORK EEL RIVER.—The following in section 18, T. 3 S., R. 1 E. Conservation Management Area—Proposed’’ segments to be administered by the Secretary of ‘‘(B) The 2.8-mile segment of West Fork Hon- and dated April 12, 2017. the Interior: eydew Creek from its source west of North Slide (b) PURPOSES.—The purposes of the conserva- ‘‘(A) The 6.2-mile segment from the confluence Peak to the confluence with Honeydew Creek. tion management area are to— with Jack of Hearts Creek to the southern ‘‘(C) The 2.7-mile segment of Upper East Fork (1) conserve, protect, and enhance for the ben- boundary of the South Fork Eel Wilderness in Honeydew Creek from its source in section 23, T. efit and enjoyment of present and future gen- section 8, T. 22 N., R. 16 W., as a recreational 3 S., R. 1 W. to the confluence with Honeydew erations the ecological, scenic, wildlife, rec- river to be administered by the Secretary Creek. reational, roadless, cultural, historical, natural, through a cooperative management agreement ‘‘(260) BEAR CREEK.—The following segments educational, and scientific resources of the con- with the State of California. to be administered by the Secretary of the Inte- servation management area; ‘‘(B) The 6.1-mile segment from the southern rior: (2) protect and restore late-successional forest boundary of the South Fork Eel Wilderness to ‘‘(A) The 1.9-mile segment of North Fork Bear structure, oak woodlands and grasslands, the northern boundary of the South Fork Eel Creek from the confluence with the unnamed aquatic habitat, and anadromous fisheries with- Wilderness in section 29, T. 23 N., R. 16 W., as tributary immediately downstream of the Horse in the conservation management area; a wild river. Mountain Road crossing to the confluence with (3) protect and restore the wilderness char- ‘‘(255) ELDER CREEK.—The following segments the South Fork, as a scenic river. acter of the conservation management area; and to be administered by the Secretary of the Inte- (4) allow visitors to enjoy the scenic, natural, rior through a cooperative management agree- ‘‘(B) The 6.1-mile segment of South Fork Bear Creek from the confluence in section 2, T. 5 S., cultural, and wildlife values of the conservation ment with the State of California: management area. ‘‘(A) The 3.6-mile segment from its source R. 1 W. with the unnamed tributary flowing from the southwest flank of Queen Peak to the (c) MANAGEMENT.— north of Signal Peak in section 6, T. 21 N., R. (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall manage 15 W. to the confluence with the unnamed tribu- confluence with the North Fork, as a scenic river. the conservation management area— tary near the center of section 28, T. 22 N., R. (A) in a manner consistent with the purposes 16 W., as a wild river. ‘‘(C) The 3-mile segment of Bear Creek from the confluence of the North and South Forks to described in subsection (b); and ‘‘(B) The 1.3-mile segment from the confluence (B) in accordance with— the southern boundary of section 11, T. 4 S., R. with the unnamed tributary near the center of (i) the laws (including regulations) generally 1 E., as a wild river. section 28, T. 22 N., R. 15 W. to the confluence applicable to the National Forest System; with the South Fork Eel River, as a recreational ‘‘(261) GITCHELL CREEK.—The 3-mile segment (ii) this section; and river. of Gitchell Creek from its source near Saddle (iii) any other applicable law (including regu- ‘‘(C) The 2.1-mile segment of Paralyze Canyon Mountain to the Pacific Ocean to be adminis- lations). from its source south of Signal Peak in section tered by the Secretary of the Interior as a wild (2) USES.—The Secretary shall only allow uses 7, T. 21 N., R. 15 W. to the confluence with river. of the conservation management area that the Elder Creek, as a wild river. ‘‘(262) BIG FLAT CREEK.—The following seg- Secretary determines would further the purposes ‘‘(256) CEDAR CREEK.—The following segments ments to be administered by the Secretary of the described in subsection (b). to be administered as a wild river by the Sec- Interior as a wild river: (d) MOTORIZED VEHICLES.— retary of the Interior: ‘‘(A) The 4-mile segment of Big Flat Creek (1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in para- ‘‘(A) The 7.7-mile segment from its source in from its source near King Peak in section 36, T. graph (3), the use of motorized vehicles in the section 22, T. 24 N., R. 16 W. to the southern 3 S., R. 1 W. to the Pacific Ocean. conservation management area shall be per- boundary of the Red Mountain unit of the ‘‘(B) The .8-mile segment of the unnamed trib- mitted only on existing roads, trails, and areas South Fork Eel Wilderness. utary from its source in section 35, T. 3 S., R. 1 designated for use by such vehicles as of the ‘‘(B) The 1.9-mile segment of North Fork W. to the confluence with Big Flat Creek. date of enactment of this Act. Cedar Creek from its source in section 28, T. 24 ‘‘(C) The 2.7-mile segment of North Fork Big (2) NEW OR TEMPORARY ROADS.—Except as N., R. 16 E. to the confluence with Cedar Creek. Flat Creek from the source in section 34, T. 3 S., provided in paragraph (3), no new or temporary ‘‘(257) EAST BRANCH SOUTH FORK EEL RIVER.— R. 1 W. to the confluence with Big Flat Creek. roads shall be constructed within the conserva- The following segments to be administered by ‘‘(263) BIG CREEK.—The following segments to tion management area. the Secretary of the Interior as a scenic river on be administered by the Secretary of the Interior (3) EXCEPTION.—Nothing in paragraph (1) or publication by the Secretary of a notice in the as wild rivers: (2) prevents the Secretary from— Federal Register that sufficient inholdings with- ‘‘(A) The 2.7-mile segment of Big Creek from (A) rerouting or closing an existing road or in the boundaries of the segments have been ac- its source in section 26, T. 3 S., R. 1 W. to the trail to protect natural resources from degrada- quired in fee title or as scenic easements to es- Pacific Ocean. tion, or to protect public safety, as determined tablish a manageable addition to the system: ‘‘(B) The 1.9-mile unnamed southern tributary to be appropriate by the Secretary; ‘‘(A) The 2.3-mile segment of Cruso Cabin from its source in section 25, T. 3 S., R. 1 W. to (B) designating routes of travel on lands ac- Creek from the confluence of two unnamed trib- the confluence with Big Creek. quired by the Secretary and incorporated into

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MAPS AND LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS. 1121 12 kV or rights-of-way; (i) consistent with the purposes described in (a) IN GENERAL.—As soon as practicable after (XI) Forest Glen Border District Regulator subsection (b); and the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary Station or rights-of-way; (ii) completed, to the maximum extent prac- shall prepare maps and legal descriptions of (XII) Durret District Gas Regulator Station or ticable, within 3 years of the date of acquisition; the— rights-of-way; (C) constructing a temporary road on which (1) wilderness areas and wilderness additions (XIII) Gas Distribution Line 4269C or rights- motorized vehicles are permitted as part of a designated by section 231; of-way; vegetation management project carried out in (2) potential wilderness areas designated by (XIV) Gas Distribution Line 43991 or rights-of- accordance with subsection (e); section 233; way; (D) authorizing the use of motorized vehicles (3) South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration (XV) Gas Distribution Line 4993D or rights-of- for administrative purposes; or Area; way; (E) responding to an emergency. (4) Horse Mountain Special Management (XVI) Sportsmans Club District Gas Regulator (4) DECOMMISSIONING OF TEMPORARY ROADS.— Area; and Station or rights-of-way; (A) REQUIREMENT.—The Secretary shall de- (5) Sanhedrin Special Conservation Manage- (XVII) Highway 36 and Zenia District Gas commission any temporary road constructed ment Area. Regulator Station or rights-of-way; under paragraph (3)(C) not later than 3 years (b) SUBMISSION OF MAPS AND LEGAL DESCRIP- (XVIII) Dinsmore Lodge 2nd Stage Gas Regu- after the date on which the applicable vegeta- TIONS.—The Secretary shall file the maps and lator Station or rights-of-way; tion management project is completed. legal descriptions prepared under subsection (a) (XIX) Electric Distribution Line–Wildwood (B) DEFINITION.—As used in subparagraph with— 1101 12kV or rights-of-way; (A), the term ‘‘decommission’’ means— (1) the Committee on Natural Resources of the (XX) Low Gap Substation; (i) to reestablish vegetation on a road; and House of Representatives; and (XXI) Hyampom Switching Station; or (ii) to restore any natural drainage, water- (2) the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- (XXII) Wildwood Substation; shed function, or other ecological processes that sources of the Senate. (ii) Bigfoot National Recreation Trail known are disrupted or adversely impacted by the road (c) FORCE OF LAW.—The maps and legal de- as— by removing or hydrologically disconnecting the scriptions prepared under subsection (a) shall (I) Gas Transmission Line 177A or rights-of- road prism. have the same force and effect as if included in way; (e) TIMBER HARVEST.— this title, except that the Secretary may correct (II) Electric Transmission Line Humboldt– (1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in para- any clerical and typographical errors in the Trinity 115 kV or rights-of-way; graph (2), no harvesting of timber shall be al- maps and legal descriptions. (III) Electric Transmission Line Bridgeville– lowed within the conservation management (d) PUBLIC AVAILABILITY.—The maps and Cottonwood 115 kV or rights-of -way; or area. legal descriptions prepared under subsection (a) (IV) Electric Transmission Line Humboldt– (2) EXCEPTIONS.—The Secretary may author- shall be on file and available for public inspec- Trinity 60 kV or rights-of-way; ize harvesting of timber in the conservation tion in the appropriate offices of the Forest (iii) Sanhedrin Special Conservation Manage- management area— Service, Bureau of Land Management, and Na- ment Area known as, Electric Distribution Line– (A) if the Secretary determines that the har- tional Park Service. Willits 1103 12 kV or rights-of-way; or vesting is necessary to further the purposes of SEC. 242. UPDATES TO LAND AND RESOURCE (iv) Horse Mountain Special Management the conservation management area; MANAGEMENT PLANS. Area known as, Electric Distribution Line Wil- (B) in a manner consistent with the purposes As soon as practicable, in accordance with ap- low Creek 1101 12 kV or rights-of-way; or described in subsection (b); and plicable laws (including regulations), the Sec- (B) utility facilities of the Pacific Gas and (C) subject to— retary shall incorporate the designations and Electric Company in rights-of-way issued, (i) such reasonable regulations, policies, and studies required by this title into updated man- granted, or permitted by the Secretary adjacent practices as the Secretary determines appro- agement plans for units covered by this title. to a utility facility referred to in paragraph (1). (b) PLANS FOR ACCESS.—Not later than 1 year priate; and SEC. 243. PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY (ii) all applicable laws (including regulations). UTILITY FACILITIES AND RIGHTS-OF- after the date of enactment of this subtitle or (f) GRAZING.—The grazing of livestock in the WAY. the issuance of a new utility facility right-of- conservation management area, where estab- (a) EFFECT OF ACT.—Nothing in this title— way within the South Fork Trinity-Mad River lished before the date of enactment of this Act, (1) affects any validly issued right-of-way for Restoration Area, Bigfoot National Recreation shall be permitted to continue— the customary operation, maintenance, upgrade, Trail, Sanhedrin Special Conservation Manage- (1) subject to— repair, relocation within an existing right-of- ment Area, and Horse Mountain Special Man- (A) such reasonable regulations, policies, and way, replacement, or other authorized activity agement Area, whichever is later, the Secretary, practices as the Secretary considers necessary; (including the use of any mechanized vehicle, in consultation with the Pacific Gas and Elec- and helicopter, and other aerial device) in a right-of- tric Company, shall publish plans for regular (B) applicable law (including regulations); way acquired by or issued, granted, or permitted and emergency access by the Pacific Gas and and to Pacific Gas and Electric Company (including Electric Company to the rights-of-way of the (2) in a manner consistent with the purposes any predecessor or successor in interest or as- Pacific Gas and Electric Company. described in subsection (b). sign) that is located on land included in the TITLE III—CENTRAL COAST HERITAGE (g) WILDFIRE, INSECT, AND DISEASE MANAGE- South Fork Trinity- Mad River Restoration PROTECTION MENT.—Consistent with this section, the Sec- Area, Bigfoot National Recreation Trail, Sanhe- SEC. 301. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. retary may take any measures within the con- drin Special Conservation Management Area, servation management area that the Secretary This title may be cited as the ‘‘Central Coast and Horse Mountain Special Management Area; Heritage Protection Act’’. determines to be necessary to control fire, in- or SEC. 302. DEFINITIONS. sects, and diseases, including the coordination (2) prohibits the upgrading or replacement of In this title: of those activities with a State or local agency. any— (h) ACQUISITION AND INCORPORATION OF LAND (A) utility facilities of the Pacific Gas and (1) SCENIC AREAS.—The term ‘‘scenic area’’ AND INTERESTS IN LAND.— Electric Company, including those utility facili- means a scenic area designated by section (1) ACQUISITION AUTHORITY.—In accordance ties known on the date of enactment of this Act 308(a). (2) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ with applicable laws (including regulations), within the— the Secretary may acquire any land or interest (i) South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration means— (A) with respect to land managed by the Bu- in land within or adjacent to the boundaries of Area known as— the conservation management area by purchase (I) Gas Transmission Line 177A or rights-of- reau of Land Management, the Secretary of the from willing sellers, donation, or exchange. way; Interior; and (2) INCORPORATION.—Any land or interest in (II) Gas Transmission Line DFM 1312–02 or (B) with respect to land managed by the For- land acquired by the Secretary under paragraph rights-of-way; est Service, the Secretary of Agriculture. (1) shall be— (III) Electric Transmission Line Bridgeville– (3) STATE.—The term ‘‘State’’ means the State (A) incorporated into, and administered as Cottonwood 115 kV or rights-of -way; of California. part of, the conservation management area; and (IV) Electric Transmission Line Humboldt– (4) WILDERNESS AREA.—The term ‘‘wilderness (B) withdrawn in accordance with subsection Trinity 60 kV or rights-of-way; area’’ means a wilderness area or wilderness ad- (i). (V) Electric Transmission Line Humboldt– dition designated by section 303(a). (i) WITHDRAWAL.—Subject to valid existing Trinity 115 kV or rights-of-way; SEC. 303. DESIGNATION OF WILDERNESS. rights, all Federal land located in the conserva- (VI) Electric Transmission Line Maple Creek– (a) IN GENERAL.—In accordance with the Wil- tion management area is withdrawn from— Hoopa 60 kV or rights-of-way; derness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), the fol- (1) all forms of entry, appropriation, and dis- (VII) Electric Distribution Line–Willow Creek lowing areas in the State are designated as wil- posal under the public land laws; 1101 12 kV or rights-of-way; derness areas and as components of the Na- (2) location, entry, and patenting under the (VIII) Electric Distribution Line–Willow Creek tional Wilderness Preservation System: mining laws; and 1103 12 kV or rights-of-way; (1) Certain land in the Bakersfield Field Of- (3) operation of the mineral leasing, mineral (IX) Electric Distribution Line–Low Gap 1101 fice of the Bureau of Land Management com- materials, and geothermal leasing laws. 12 kV or rights-of-way; prising approximately 35,116 acres, as generally

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:16 Feb 13, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 6333 E:\CR\FM\A12FE7.001 H12FEPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with HOUSE H1078 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE February 12, 2020 depicted on the map entitled ‘‘Proposed Caliente gered American Wilderness Act of 1978 (Public verse impact on wilderness character and re- Mountain Wilderness’’ and dated November 13, Law 95–237; 16 U.S.C. 1132 note). sources. 2019, which shall be known as the ‘‘Caliente (11) Certain land in the Los Padres National (3) MOTORIZED VEHICLES AND MACHINERY.—In Mountain Wilderness’’. Forest comprising approximately 14,313 acres, as accordance with paragraph (2), the Secretary (2) Certain land in the Bakersfield Field Of- generally depicted on the map entitled ‘‘Sespe may use motorized vehicles and machinery to fice of the Bureau of Land Management com- Wilderness Area Additions—Proposed’’ and carry out the trail reconstruction, realignment, prising approximately 13,332 acres, as generally dated March 29, 2019, which shall be incor- or rerouting authorized by this subsection. depicted on the map entitled ‘‘Proposed Soda porated into and managed as part of the Sespe (4) MOTORIZED AND MECHANIZED VEHICLES.— Lake Wilderness’’ and dated June 25, 2019, Wilderness as designated by the Los Padres The Secretary may permit the use of motorized which shall be known as the ‘‘Soda Lake Wil- Condor Range and River Protection Act (Public and mechanized vehicles on the existing Pine derness’’. Law 102–301; 106 Stat. 242). Mountain Trail in accordance with existing law (3) Certain land in the Bakersfield Field Of- (12) Certain land in the Los Padres National (including regulations) and this subsection until fice of the Bureau of Land Management com- Forest comprising approximately 17,870 acres, as such date as the potential wilderness area is prising approximately 12,585 acres, as generally generally depicted on the map entitled ‘‘Diablo designated as wilderness in accordance with depicted on the map entitled ‘‘Proposed Temblor Caliente Wilderness Area—Proposed’’ and dated subsection (h). Range Wilderness’’ and dated June 25, 2019, March 29, 2019, which shall be known as the (e) WITHDRAWAL.—Subject to valid existing which shall be known as the ‘‘Temblor Range ‘‘Diablo Caliente Wilderness’’. rights, the Federal land in the potential wilder- Wilderness’’. (b) MAPS AND LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS.— ness area is withdrawn from all forms of— (4) Certain land in the Los Padres National (1) IN GENERAL.—As soon as practicable after (1) entry, appropriation, or disposal under the Forest comprising approximately 23,670 acres, as the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary public land laws; generally depicted on the map entitled shall file maps and legal descriptions of the wil- (2) location, entry, and patent under the min- ‘‘Chumash Wilderness Area Additions—Pro- derness areas with— ing laws; and posed’’ and dated March 29, 2019, which shall (A) the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- (3) disposition under all laws pertaining to be incorporated into and managed as part of the sources of the Senate; and mineral and geothermal leasing or mineral mate- Chumash Wilderness as designated by the Los (B) the Committee on Natural Resources of the rials. Padres Condor Range and River Protection Act House of Representatives. (f) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS.—In carrying (Public Law 102–301; 106 Stat. 242). (2) FORCE OF LAW.—The maps and legal de- out this section, the Secretary may enter into (5) Certain land in the Los Padres National scriptions filed under paragraph (1) shall have cooperative agreements with State, Tribal, and Forest comprising approximately 54,036 acres, as the same force and effect as if included in this local governmental entities and private entities generally depicted on the maps entitled ‘‘Dick title, except that the Secretary may correct any to complete the trail reconstruction, realign- Smith Wilderness Area Additions—Proposed clerical and typographical errors in the maps ment, or rerouting authorized by subsection (d). Map 1 of 2 (Bear Canyon and Cuyama Peak and legal descriptions. (g) BOUNDARIES.—The Secretary shall modify Units)’’ and ‘‘Dick Smith Wilderness Area Addi- (3) PUBLIC AVAILABILITY.—The maps and the boundary of the potential wilderness area to tions—Proposed Map 2 of 2 (Buckhorn and legal descriptions filed under paragraph (1) exclude any area within 150 feet of the center- Mono Units)’’ and dated November 14, 2019, shall be on file and available for public inspec- line of the new location of any trail that has which shall be incorporated into and managed tion in the appropriate offices of the Forest been reconstructed, realigned, or rerouted under as part of the Dick Smith Wilderness as des- Service and Bureau of Land Management. subsection (d). ignated by the California Wilderness Act of 1984 SEC. 304. DESIGNATION OF THE MACHESNA (h) WILDERNESS DESIGNATION.— (Public Law 98–425; 16 U.S.C. 1132 note). MOUNTAIN POTENTIAL WILDER- (1) IN GENERAL.—The potential wilderness (6) Certain land in the Los Padres National NESS. area, as modified under subsection (g), shall be Forest and the Bakersfield Field Office of the (a) DESIGNATION.—In furtherance of the pur- designated as wilderness and as a component of Bureau of Land Management comprising ap- poses of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et the National Wilderness Preservation System on proximately 7,289 acres, as generally depicted on seq.), certain land in the Los Padres National the earlier of— the map entitled ‘‘Garcia Wilderness Area Addi- Forest comprising approximately 2,359 acres, as (A) the date on which the Secretary publishes tions—Proposed’’ and dated March 29, 2019, generally depicted on the map entitled in the Federal Register notice that the trail re- which shall be incorporated into and managed ‘‘Machesna Mountain Potential Wilderness’’ construction, realignment, or rerouting author- as part of the Garcia Wilderness as designated and dated March 29, 2019, is designated as the ized by subsection (d) has been completed; or by the Los Padres Condor Range and River Pro- Machesna Mountain Potential Wilderness Area. (B) the date that is 20 years after the date of tection Act (Public Law 102–301; 106 Stat. 242). (b) MAP AND LEGAL DESCRIPTION.— enactment of this Act. (7) Certain land in the Los Padres National (1) IN GENERAL.—As soon as practicable after (2) ADMINISTRATION OF WILDERNESS.—On des- Forest and the Bakersfield Field Office of the the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary ignation as wilderness under this section, the Bureau of Land Management comprising ap- shall file a map and legal description of the potential wilderness area shall be— proximately 8,774 acres, as generally depicted on Machesna Mountain Potential Wilderness Area (A) incorporated into the Machesna Mountain the map entitled ‘‘Machesna Mountain Wilder- (referred to in this section as the ‘‘potential wil- Wilderness Area, as designated by the Cali- ness—Proposed Additions’’ and dated October derness area’’) with— fornia Wilderness Act of 1984 (Public Law 98– 30, 2019, which shall be incorporated into and (A) the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- 425; 16 U.S.C. 1132 note) and expanded by sec- managed as part of the Machesna Mountain sources of the Senate; and tion 303; and Wilderness as designated by the California Wil- (B) the Committee on Natural Resources of the (B) administered in accordance with section derness Act of 1984 (Public Law 98–425; 16 House of Representatives. 305 and the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et U.S.C. 1132 note). (2) FORCE OF LAW.—The map and legal de- seq.). (8) Certain land in the Los Padres National scription filed under paragraph (1) shall have SEC. 305. ADMINISTRATION OF WILDERNESS. Forest comprising approximately 30,184 acres, as the same force and effect as if included in this (a) IN GENERAL.—Subject to valid existing generally depicted on the map entitled ‘‘Matilija title, except that the Secretary may correct any rights, the wilderness areas shall be adminis- Wilderness Area Additions—Proposed’’ and clerical and typographical errors in the map tered by the Secretary in accordance with this dated March 29, 2019, which shall be incor- and legal description. title and the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et porated into and managed as part of the (3) PUBLIC AVAILABILITY.—The map and legal seq.), except that— Matilija Wilderness as designated by the Los description filed under paragraph (1) shall be on (1) any reference in the Wilderness Act (16 Padres Condor Range and River Protection Act file and available for public inspection in the U.S.C. 1131 et seq.) to the effective date of that (Public Law 102–301; 106 Stat. 242). appropriate offices of the Forest Service. Act shall be considered to be a reference to the (9) Certain land in the Los Padres National (c) MANAGEMENT.—Except as provided in sub- date of enactment of this Act; and Forest comprising approximately 23,969 acres, as section (d) and subject to valid existing rights, (2) any reference in the Wilderness Act (16 generally depicted on the map entitled ‘‘San the Secretary shall manage the potential wilder- U.S.C. 1131 et seq.) to the Secretary of Agri- Rafael Wilderness Area Additions—Proposed’’ ness area in accordance with the Wilderness Act culture shall be considered to be a reference to and dated March 29, 2019, which shall be incor- (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.). the Secretary that has jurisdiction over the wil- porated into and managed as part of the San (d) TRAIL USE, CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUC- derness area. Rafael Wilderness as designated by Public Law TION, AND REALIGNMENT.— (b) FIRE MANAGEMENT AND RELATED ACTIVI- 90–271 (82 Stat. 51), the California Wilderness (1) IN GENERAL.—In accordance with para- TIES.— Act of 1984 (Public Law 98–425; 16 U.S.C. 1132 graph (2), the Secretary may reconstruct, re- (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary may take any note), and the Los Padres Condor Range and align, or reroute the Pine Mountain Trail. measures in a wilderness area as are necessary River Protection Act (Public Law 102–301; 106 (2) REQUIREMENT.—In carrying out the recon- for the control of fire, insects, and diseases in Stat. 242). struction, realignment, or rerouting under para- accordance with section 4(d)(1) of the Wilder- (10) Certain land in the Los Padres National graph (1), the Secretary shall— ness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(1)) and House Report Forest comprising approximately 2,921 acres, as (A) comply with all existing laws (including 98–40 of the 98th Congress. generally depicted on the map entitled ‘‘Santa regulations); and (2) FUNDING PRIORITIES.—Nothing in this title Lucia Wilderness Area Additions—Proposed’’ (B) to the maximum extent practicable, use limits funding for fire and fuels management in and dated March 29, 2019, which shall be incor- the minimum tool or administrative practice nec- the wilderness areas. porated into and managed as part of the Santa essary to accomplish the reconstruction, realign- (3) REVISION AND DEVELOPMENT OF LOCAL FIRE Lucia Wilderness as designated by the Endan- ment, or rerouting with the least amount of ad- MANAGEMENT PLANS.—As soon as practicable

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:16 Feb 13, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 6333 E:\CR\FM\A12FE7.001 H12FEPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with HOUSE February 12, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1079 after the date of enactment of this Act, the Sec- wilderness area that is acquired by the United property boundary in sec. 14, T. 6 N., R. 24 W., retary shall amend the local information in the States shall— as a wild river. Fire Management Reference System or indi- (1) become part of the wilderness area in ‘‘(B) The 15-mile segment of Sespe Creek from vidual operational plans that apply to the land which the land is located; and the Hartman Ranch private property boundary designated as a wilderness area. (2) be managed in accordance with— in sec. 14, T. 6 N., R. 24 W., to the western (4) ADMINISTRATION.—Consistent with para- (A) this section; boundary of sec. 6, T. 5 N., R. 22 W., as a rec- graph (1) and other applicable Federal law, to (B) the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.); reational river. ensure a timely and efficient response to fire and ‘‘(C) The 6.1-mile segment of Sespe Creek from emergencies in the wilderness areas, the Sec- (C) any other applicable law. the western boundary of sec. 6, T. 5 N., R. 22 retary shall enter into agreements with appro- (j) CLIMATOLOGICAL DATA COLLECTION.—In W., to the confluence with Trout Creek, as a priate State or local firefighting agencies. accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. scenic river. (c) GRAZING.—The grazing of livestock in the 1131 et seq.) and subject to terms and conditions ‘‘(D) The 28.6-mile segment of Sespe Creek wilderness areas, if established before the date as the Secretary may prescribe, the Secretary from the confluence with Trout Creek to the of enactment of this Act, shall be permitted to may authorize the installation and maintenance southern boundary of sec. 35, T. 5 N., R. 20 W., continue, subject to any reasonable regulations of hydrologic, meteorologic, or climatological as a wild river.’’. as the Secretary considers necessary in accord- collection devices in the wilderness areas if the (c) SISQUOC RIVER, CALIFORNIA.—Section 3(a) ance with— Secretary determines that the facilities and ac- of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 (1) section 4(d)(4) of the Wilderness Act (16 cess to the facilities are essential to flood warn- U.S.C. 1274(a)) is amended by striking para- U.S.C. 1133(d)(4)); ing, flood control, or water reservoir operation graph (143) and inserting the following: ‘‘(143) SISQUOC RIVER, CALIFORNIA.—The fol- (2) the guidelines set forth in Appendix A of activities. House Report 101–405, accompanying H.R. 2570 lowing segments of the Sisquoc River and its SEC. 306. DESIGNATION OF WILD AND SCENIC tributaries in the State of California, to be ad- of the 101st Congress for land under the juris- RIVERS. diction of the Secretary of the Interior; ministered by the Secretary of Agriculture: (a) INDIAN CREEK, MONO CREEK, AND ‘‘(A) The 33-mile segment of the main stem of (3) the guidelines set forth in House Report MATILIJA CREEK, CALIFORNIA.—Section 3(a) of the Sisquoc River extending from its origin 96–617, accompanying H.R. 5487 of the 96th Con- the National Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 downstream to the Los Padres Forest boundary, gress for land under the jurisdiction of the Sec- U.S.C. 1274(a)) is amended by adding at the end as a wild river. retary of Agriculture; and the following: ‘‘(B) The 4.2-mile segment of the South Fork (4) all other laws governing livestock grazing ‘‘(231) INDIAN CREEK, CALIFORNIA.—The fol- Sisquoc River from its source northeast of San on Federal public land. lowing segments of Indian Creek in the State of Rafael Mountain in sec. 2, T. 7 N., R. 28 W., to (d) FISH AND WILDLIFE.— California, to be administered by the Secretary its confluence with the Sisquoc River, as a wild (1) IN GENERAL.—In accordance with section of Agriculture: 4(d)(7) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. river. ‘‘(A) The 9.5-mile segment of Indian Creek ‘‘(C) The 10.4-mile segment of Manzana Creek 1133(d)(7)), nothing in this title affects the juris- from its source in sec. 19, T. 7 N., R. 26 W., to from its source west of San Rafael Peak in sec. diction or responsibilities of the State with re- the Dick Smith Wilderness boundary, as a wild 4, T. 7 N., R. 28 W., to the San Rafael Wilder- spect to fish and wildlife on public land in the river. ness boundary upstream of Nira Campground, State. ‘‘(B) The 1-mile segment of Indian Creek from as a wild river. (2) MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES.—In furtherance the Dick Smith Wilderness boundary to 0.25 ‘‘(D) The 0.6-mile segment of Manzana Creek of the purposes and principles of the Wilderness miles downstream of Road 6N24, as a scenic from the San Rafael Wilderness boundary up- Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), the Secretary may river. stream of the Nira Campground to the San conduct any management activities that are ‘‘(C) The 3.9-mile segment of Indian Creek Rafael Wilderness boundary downstream of the necessary to maintain or restore fish and wild- from 0.25 miles downstream of Road 6N24 to the confluence of Davy Brown Creek, as a rec- life populations and habitats in the wilderness southern boundary of sec. 32, T. 6 N., R. 26 W., reational river. areas, if the management activities are— as a wild river. ‘‘(E) The 5.8-mile segment of Manzana Creek (A) consistent with relevant wilderness man- ‘‘(232) MONO CREEK, CALIFORNIA.—The fol- from the San Rafael Wilderness boundary agement plans; lowing segments of Mono Creek in the State of downstream of the confluence of Davy Brown (B) conducted in accordance with appropriate California, to be administered by the Secretary Creek to the private property boundary in sec. 1, policies, such as the policies established in Ap- of Agriculture: T. 8 N., R. 30 W., as a wild river. pendix B of House Report 101–405; and ‘‘(A) The 4.2-mile segment of Mono Creek from ‘‘(F) The 3.8-mile segment of Manzana Creek (C) in accordance with memoranda of under- its source in sec. 1, T. 7 N., R. 26 W., to 0.25 from the private property boundary in sec. 1, T. standing between the Federal agencies and the miles upstream of Don Victor Fire Road in sec. 8 N., R. 30 W., to the confluence of the Sisquoc State Department of Fish and Wildlife. 28, T. 7 N., R. 25 W., as a wild river. River, as a recreational river. (e) BUFFER ZONES.— ‘‘(B) The 2.1-mile segment of Mono Creek from ‘‘(G) The 3.4-mile segment of Davy Brown (1) IN GENERAL.—Congress does not intend for 0.25 miles upstream of the Don Victor Fire Road Creek from its source west of Ranger Peak in the designation of wilderness areas by this title in sec. 28, T. 7 N., R. 25 W., to 0.25 miles down- sec. 32, T. 8 N., R. 29 W., to 300 feet upstream to lead to the creation of protective perimeters or stream of Don Victor Fire Road in sec. 34, T. 7 of its confluence with Munch Canyon, as a wild buffer zones around each wilderness area. N., R. 25 W., as a recreational river. river. (2) ACTIVITIES OR USES UP TO BOUNDARIES.— ‘‘(C) The 14.7-mile segment of Mono Creek ‘‘(H) The 1.4-mile segment of Davy Brown The fact that nonwilderness activities or uses from 0.25 miles downstream of Don Victor Fire Creek from 300 feet upstream of its confluence can be seen or heard from within a wilderness Road in sec. 34, T. 7 N., R. 25 W., to the Ogilvy with Munch Canyon to its confluence with area shall not, of itself, preclude the activities Ranch private property boundary in sec. 22, T. Manzana Creek, as a recreational river. or uses up to the boundary of the wilderness ‘‘(I) The 2-mile segment of Munch Canyon 6 N., R. 26 W., as a wild river. area. from its source north of Ranger Peak in sec. 33, ‘‘(D) The 3.5-mile segment of Mono Creek from (f) MILITARY ACTIVITIES.—Nothing in this title T. 8 N., R. 29 W., to 300 feet upstream of its con- the Ogilvy Ranch private property boundary to precludes— fluence with Sunset Valley Creek, as a wild the southern boundary of sec. 33, T. 6 N., R. 26 (1) low-level overflights of military aircraft river. over the wilderness areas; W., as a recreational river. ‘‘(J) The 0.5-mile segment of Munch Canyon (2) the designation of new units of special air- ‘‘(233) MATILIJA CREEK, CALIFORNIA.—The fol- from 300 feet upstream of its confluence with space over the wilderness areas; or lowing segments of Matilija Creek in the State Sunset Valley Creek to its confluence with Davy (3) the use or establishment of military flight of California, to be administered by the Sec- Brown Creek, as a recreational river. training routes over wilderness areas. retary of Agriculture: ‘‘(K) The 2.6-mile segment of Fish Creek from (g) HORSES.—Nothing in this title precludes ‘‘(A) The 7.2-mile segment of the Matilija 500 feet downstream of Sunset Valley Road to its horseback riding in, or the entry of recreational Creek from its source in sec. 25, T. 6 N., R. 25 confluence with Manzana Creek, as a wild saddle or pack stock into, a wilderness area— W., to the private property boundary in sec. 9, river. (1) in accordance with section 4(d)(5) of the T. 5 N., R. 24 W., as a wild river. ‘‘(L) The 1.5-mile segment of East Fork Fish Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(5)); and ‘‘(B) The 7.25-mile segment of the Upper North Creek from its source in sec. 26, T. 8 N., R. 29 (2) subject to any terms and conditions deter- Fork Matilija Creek from its source in sec. 36, T. W., to its confluence with Fish Creek, as a wild mined to be necessary by the Secretary. 6 N., R. 24 W., to the Matilija Wilderness bound- river.’’. (h) WITHDRAWAL.—Subject to valid existing ary, as a wild river.’’. (d) PIRU CREEK, CALIFORNIA.—Section 3(a) of rights, the wilderness areas are withdrawn (b) SESPE CREEK, CALIFORNIA.—Section 3(a) of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 from— the National Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1274(a)) is amended by striking para- (1) all forms of entry, appropriation, and dis- U.S.C. 1274(a)) is amended by striking para- graph (199) and inserting the following: posal under the public land laws; graph (142) and inserting the following: ‘‘(199) PIRU CREEK, CALIFORNIA.—The fol- (2) location, entry, and patent under the min- ‘‘(142) SESPE CREEK, CALIFORNIA.—The fol- lowing segments of Piru Creek in the State of ing laws; and lowing segments of Sespe Creek in the State of California, to be administered by the Secretary (3) disposition under all laws pertaining to California, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture: mineral and geothermal leasing or mineral mate- of Agriculture: ‘‘(A) The 9.1-mile segment of Piru Creek from rials. ‘‘(A) The 2.7-mile segment of Sespe Creek from its source in sec. 3, T. 6 N., R. 22 W., to the pri- (i) INCORPORATION OF ACQUIRED LAND AND IN- the private property boundary in sec. 10, T. 6 vate property boundary in sec. 4, T. 6 N., R. 21 TERESTS.—Any land within the boundary of a N., R. 24 W., to the Hartman Ranch private W., as a wild river.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:16 Feb 13, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 6333 E:\CR\FM\A12FE7.001 H12FEPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with HOUSE H1080 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE February 12, 2020 ‘‘(B) The 17.2-mile segment of Piru Creek from essary to accomplish the construction, recon- tion of the Condor Ridge Scenic Area and Black the private property boundary in sec. 4, T. 6 N., struction, or alignment with the least amount of Mountain Scenic Area with— R. 21 W., to 0.25 miles downstream of the Gold adverse impact on wilderness character and re- (A) the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- Hill Road, as a scenic river. sources. sources of the Senate; and ‘‘(C) The 4.1-mile segment of Piru Creek from (3) MOTORIZED VEHICLES AND MACHINERY.—In (B) the Committee on Natural Resources of the 0.25 miles downstream of Gold Hill Road to the accordance with paragraph (2), the Secretary House of Representatives. confluence with Trail Canyon, as a wild river. may use motorized vehicles and machinery to (2) FORCE OF LAW.—The maps and legal de- ‘‘(D) The 7.25-mile segment of Piru Creek from carry out the trail construction, reconstruction, scriptions filed under paragraph (1) shall have the confluence with Trail Canyon to the con- or realignment authorized by this subsection. the same force and effect as if included in this fluence with Buck Creek, as a scenic river. (4) MECHANIZED VEHICLES.—The Secretary title, except that the Secretary of Agriculture ‘‘(E) The 3-mile segment of Piru Creek from 0.5 may permit the use of mechanized vehicles on may correct any clerical and typographical er- miles downstream of Pyramid Dam at the first the existing Bull Ridge Trail and Rocky Ridge rors in the maps and legal descriptions. bridge crossing to the boundary of the Sespe Trail in accordance with existing law (including (3) PUBLIC AVAILABILITY.—The maps and Wilderness, as a recreational river. regulations) and this subsection until such date legal descriptions filed under paragraph (1) ‘‘(F) The 13-mile segment of Piru Creek from as the potential wilderness area is designated as shall be on file and available for public inspec- the boundary of the Sespe Wilderness to the wilderness in accordance with subsection (h). tion in the appropriate offices of the Forest boundary of the Sespe Wilderness, as a wild (e) WITHDRAWAL.—Subject to valid existing Service and Bureau of Land Management. river. rights, the Federal land in the potential wilder- (c) PURPOSE.—The purpose of the scenic areas ‘‘(G) The 2.2-mile segment of Piru Creek from ness area is withdrawn from all forms of— is to conserve, protect, and enhance for the ben- the boundary of the Sespe Wilderness to the (1) entry, appropriation, or disposal under the efit and enjoyment of present and future gen- upper limit of Piru Reservoir, as a recreational public land laws; erations the ecological, scenic, wildlife, rec- river.’’. (2) location, entry, and patent under the min- reational, cultural, historical, natural, edu- (e) EFFECT.—The designation of additional ing laws; and cational, and scientific resources of the scenic miles of Piru Creek under subsection (d) shall (3) disposition under all laws pertaining to areas. not affect valid water rights in existence on the mineral and geothermal leasing or mineral mate- (d) MANAGEMENT.— date of enactment of this Act. rials. (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall admin- (f) MOTORIZED USE OF TRAILS.—Nothing in (f) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS.—In carrying ister the scenic areas— this section (including the amendments made by out this section, the Secretary may enter into (A) in a manner that conserves, protects, and this section) affects the motorized use of trails cooperative agreements with State, Tribal, and enhances the resources of the scenic areas, and designated by the Forest Service for motorized local governmental entities and private entities in particular the scenic character attributes of use that are located adjacent to and crossing to complete the trail construction, reconstruc- the scenic areas; and upper Piru Creek, if the use is consistent with tion, and realignment authorized by subsection (B) in accordance with— the protection and enhancement of river values (d). (i) this section; under the National Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (ii) the Federal Land Policy and Management (g) BOUNDARIES.—The Secretary shall modify (16 U.S.C. 1271 et seq.). the boundary of the potential wilderness area to Act (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) for land under the SEC. 307. DESIGNATION OF THE FOX MOUNTAIN exclude any area within 50 feet of the centerline jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior; POTENTIAL WILDERNESS. (iii) any laws (including regulations) relating of the new location of any trail that has been (a) DESIGNATION.—In furtherance of the pur- to the National Forest System, for land under constructed, reconstructed, or realigned under poses of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Agriculture; subsection (d). seq.), certain land in the Los Padres National and (h) WILDERNESS DESIGNATION.— Forest comprising approximately 41,082 acres, as (iv) any other applicable law (including regu- (1) IN GENERAL.—The potential wilderness generally depicted on the map entitled ‘‘Fox lations). area, as modified under subsection (g), shall be Mountain Potential Wilderness Area’’ and (2) USES.—The Secretary shall only allow designated as wilderness and as a component of dated November 14, 2019, is designated as the those uses of the scenic areas that the Secretary the National Wilderness Preservation System on Fox Mountain Potential Wilderness Area. determines would further the purposes described the earlier of— (b) MAP AND LEGAL DESCRIPTION.— in subsection (c). (A) the date on which the Secretary publishes (1) IN GENERAL.—As soon as practicable after (e) WITHDRAWAL.—Subject to valid existing the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary in the Federal Register notice that the trail con- rights, the Federal land in the scenic areas is of Agriculture shall file a map and a legal de- struction, reconstruction, or alignment author- withdrawn from all forms of— scription of the Fox Mountain Potential Wilder- ized by subsection (d) has been completed; or (1) entry, appropriation, or disposal under the ness Area (referred to in this section as the ‘‘po- (B) the date that is 20 years after the date of public land laws; tential wilderness area’’) with— enactment of this Act. (2) location, entry, and patent under the min- (A) the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- (2) ADMINISTRATION OF WILDERNESS.—On des- ing laws; and sources of the Senate; and ignation as wilderness under this section, the (3) disposition under all laws pertaining to (B) the Committee on Natural Resources of the potential wilderness area shall be— mineral and geothermal leasing or mineral mate- House of Representatives. (A) incorporated into the San Rafael Wilder- rials. (2) FORCE OF LAW.—The map and legal de- ness, as designated by Public Law 90–271 (82 (f) PROHIBITED USES.—The following shall be scription filed under paragraph (1) shall have Stat. 51), the California Wilderness Act of 1984 prohibited on the Federal land within the scenic the same force and effect as if included in this (Public Law 98–425; 16 U.S.C. 1132 note), and areas: title, except that the Secretary of Agriculture the Los Padres Condor Range and River Protec- (1) Permanent roads. may correct any clerical and typographical er- tion Act (Public Law 102–301; 106 Stat. 242), and (2) Permanent structures. rors in the map and legal description. section 303; and (3) Timber harvesting except when necessary (3) PUBLIC AVAILABILITY.—The map and legal (B) administered in accordance with section for the purposes described in subsection (g). description filed under paragraph (1) shall be on 305 and the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et (4) Transmission lines. file and available for public inspection in the seq.). (5) Except as necessary to meet the minimum appropriate offices of the Forest Service. SEC. 308. DESIGNATION OF SCENIC AREAS. requirements for the administration of the scenic (c) MANAGEMENT.—Except as provided in sub- (a) IN GENERAL.—Subject to valid existing areas and to protect public health and safety— section (d) and subject to valid existing rights, rights, there are established the following scenic (A) the use of motorized vehicles; or the Secretary shall manage the potential wilder- areas: (B) the establishment of temporary roads. ness area in accordance with the Wilderness Act (1) CONDOR RIDGE SCENIC AREA.—Certain land (6) Commercial enterprises, except as nec- (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.). in the Los Padres National Forest comprising essary for realizing the purposes of the scenic (d) TRAIL USE CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUC- approximately 18,666 acres, as generally de- areas. TION, AND REALIGNMENT.— picted on the map entitled ‘‘Condor Ridge Sce- (g) WILDFIRE, INSECT, AND DISEASE MANAGE- (1) IN GENERAL.—In accordance with para- nic Area—Proposed’’ and dated March 29, 2019, MENT.—Consistent with this section, the Sec- graph (2), the Secretary of Agriculture may— which shall be known as the ‘‘Condor Ridge retary may take any measures in the scenic (A) construct a new trail for use by hikers, Scenic Area’’. areas that the Secretary determines to be nec- equestrians, and mechanized vehicles that con- (2) BLACK MOUNTAIN SCENIC AREA.—Certain essary to control fire, insects, and diseases, in- nects the Aliso Park Campground to the Bull land in the Los Padres National Forest and the cluding, as the Secretary determines to be ap- Ridge Trail; and propriate, the coordination of those activities (B) reconstruct or realign— Bakersfield Field Office of the Bureau of Land with the State or a local agency. (i) the Bull Ridge Trail; and Management comprising approximately 16,216 (ii) the Rocky Ridge Trail. acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled (h) ADJACENT MANAGEMENT.—The fact that (2) REQUIREMENT.—In carrying out the con- ‘‘Black Mountain Scenic Area—Proposed’’ and an otherwise authorized activity or use can be struction, reconstruction, or alignment under dated March 29, 2019, which shall be known as seen or heard within a scenic area shall not pre- paragraph (1), the Secretary shall— the ‘‘Black Mountain Scenic Area’’. clude the activity or use outside the boundary of (A) comply with all existing laws (including (b) MAPS AND LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS.— the scenic area. regulations); and (1) IN GENERAL.—As soon as practicable after SEC. 309. CONDOR NATIONAL SCENIC TRAIL. (B) to the maximum extent practicable, use the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary (a) IN GENERAL.—The contiguous trail estab- the minimum tool or administrative practice nec- of Agriculture shall file a map and legal descrip- lished pursuant to this section shall be known

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:16 Feb 13, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 6333 E:\CR\FM\A12FE7.001 H12FEPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with HOUSE February 12, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1081 as the ‘‘Condor National Scenic Trail’’ named (D) enhance connectivity with the overall Na- riod of time necessary for the activity to be car- after the California condor, a critically endan- tional Forest trail system; ried out; and gered bird species that lives along the extent of (E) consider new connectors and realignment (B) be consistent with the purpose and intent the trail corridor. of existing trails; of Public Law 95–341 (commonly known as the (b) PURPOSE.—The purposes of the Condor (F) emphasize safe and continuous public ac- American Indian Religious Freedom Act) (42 National Scenic Trail are to— cess, dispersal from high-use areas, and suitable U.S.C. 1996) and the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. (1) provide a continual extended hiking cor- water sources; and 1131 et seq.). ridor that connects the southern and northern (G) to the extent practicable, provide all-year TITLE IV—SAN GABRIEL MOUNTAINS portions of the Los Padres National Forest, use. FOOTHILLS AND RIVERS PROTECTION spanning the entire length of the forest along (3) ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT.—In completing the coastal mountains of southern and central the study required by paragraph (1), the Sec- SEC. 401. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. California; and retary of Agriculture shall consult with— This title may be cited as the ‘‘San Gabriel (2) provide for the public enjoyment of the na- (A) appropriate Federal, State, Tribal, re- Mountains Foothills and Rivers Protection tionally significant scenic, historic, natural, gional, and local agencies; Act’’. and cultural qualities of the Los Padres Na- (B) private landowners; SEC. 402. DEFINITION OF STATE. tional Forest. (C) nongovernmental organizations; and In this title, the term ‘‘State’’ means the State (c) AMENDMENT.—Section 5(a) of the National (D) members of the public. of California. (4) SUBMISSION.—The Secretary of Agriculture Trails System Act (16 U.S.C. 1244(a)) is amended Subtitle A—SAN GABRIEL NATIONAL shall submit the study required by paragraph (1) by adding at the end the following: RECREATION AREA ‘‘(31) CONDOR NATIONAL SCENIC TRAIL.— to— ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The Condor National Sce- (A) the Committee on Natural Resources of the SEC. 411. PURPOSES. nic Trail, a trail extending approximately 400 House of Representatives; and The purposes of this subtitle are— miles from Lake Piru in the southern portion of (B) the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- (1) to conserve, protect, and enhance for the the Los Padres National Forest to the Bottchers sources of the Senate. benefit and enjoyment of present and future Gap Campground in northern portion of the Los (5) ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS TO THE CON- generations the ecological, scenic, wildlife, rec- Padres National Forest. DOR NATIONAL SCENIC TRAIL.— reational, cultural, historical, natural, edu- ‘‘(B) ADMINISTRATION.—The trail shall be ad- (A) IN GENERAL.—Upon completion of the cational, and scientific resources of the Recre- ministered by the Secretary of Agriculture, in study required by paragraph (1), if the Sec- ation Area; consultation with— retary of Agriculture determines that additional (2) to provide environmentally responsible, ‘‘(i) other Federal, State, Tribal, regional, and or alternative trail segments are feasible for in- well-managed recreational opportunities within local agencies; clusion in the Condor National Scenic Trail, the the Recreation Area; ‘‘(ii) private landowners; and Secretary of Agriculture shall include those seg- (3) to improve access to and from the Recre- ‘‘(iii) other interested organizations. ments in the Condor National Scenic Trail. ation Area; ‘‘(C) RECREATIONAL USES.—Notwithstanding (B) EFFECTIVE DATE.—Additions or alter- (4) to provide expanded educational and inter- section 7(c), the use of motorized vehicles on nations to the Condor National Scenic Trail pretive services to increase public understanding roads or trails included in the Condor National shall be effective on the date the Secretary of of, and appreciation for, the natural and cul- Scenic Trail on which motorized vehicles are Agriculture publishes in the Federal Register tural resources of the Recreation Area; permitted as of the date of enactment of this notice that the additional or alternative seg- (5) to facilitate the cooperative management of paragraph may be permitted. ments are included in the Condor National Sce- the land and resources within the Recreation ‘‘(D) PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS.— nic Trail. Area, in collaboration with the State and polit- ‘‘(i) PROHIBITION.—The Secretary shall not (e) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS.—In carrying ical subdivisions of the State, historical, busi- acquire for the trail any land or interest in land out this section (including the amendments ness, cultural, civic, recreational, tourism and outside the exterior boundary of any federally made by this section), the Secretary of Agri- other nongovernmental organizations, and the managed area without the consent of the owner culture may enter into cooperative agreements public; and of land or interest in land. with State, Tribal, and local government entities (6) to allow the continued use of the Recre- ‘‘(ii) EFFECT.—Nothing in this paragraph— and private entities to complete needed trail ation Area by all individuals, entities, and local ‘‘(I) requires any private property owner to construction, reconstruction, and realignment government agencies in activities relating to in- allow public access (including Federal, State, or projects authorized by this section (including tegrated water management, flood protection, local government access) to private property; or the amendments made by this section). water conservation, water quality, water rights, ‘‘(II) modifies any provision of Federal, State, SEC. 310. FOREST SERVICE STUDY. water supply, groundwater recharge and moni- or local law with respect to public access to or Not later than 6 years after the date of enact- toring, wastewater treatment, public roads and use of private land. ment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture bridges, and utilities within or adjacent to the ‘‘(E) REALIGNMENT.—The Secretary of Agri- (acting through the Chief of the Forest Service) Recreation Area. culture may realign segments of the Condor Na- shall study the feasibility of opening a new SEC. 412. DEFINITIONS. tional Scenic Trail as necessary to fulfill the trail, for vehicles measuring 50 inches or less, purposes of the trail. In this subtitle: connecting Forest Service Highway 95 to the ex- DJUDICATION ‘‘(F) MAP.—A map generally depicting the (1) A .—The term ‘‘adjudication’’ isting off-highway vehicle trail system in the trail described in subparagraph (A) shall be on means any final judgment, order, ruling, or de- Ballinger Canyon off-highway vehicle area. file and available for public inspection in the cree entered in any judicial proceeding adjudi- appropriate offices of the Forest Service.’’. SEC. 311. NONMOTORIZED RECREATION OPPOR- cating or affecting water rights, surface water TUNITIES. (d) STUDY.— management, or groundwater management. (1) STUDY REQUIRED.—Not later than 3 years Not later than 6 years after the date of enact- (2) ADVISORY COUNCIL.—The term ‘‘Advisory after the date of enactment of this Act, in ac- ment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture, in Council’’ means the San Gabriel National Recre- cordance with this section, the Secretary of Ag- consultation with interested parties, shall con- ation Area Public Advisory Council established riculture shall conduct a study that— duct a study to improve nonmotorized recreation under section 417(a). (A) addresses the feasibility of, and alter- trail opportunities (including mountain bicy- (3) FEDERAL LANDS.—The term ‘‘Federal natives for, connecting the northern and south- cling) on land not designated as wilderness lands’’ means— ern portions of the Los Padres National Forest within the Santa Barbara, Ojai, and Mt. Pinos (A) public lands under the jurisdiction of the by establishing a trail across the applicable por- ranger districts. Secretary of the Interior; and tions of the northern and southern Santa Lucia SEC. 312. USE BY MEMBERS OF TRIBES. (B) lands under the jurisdiction of the Sec- Mountains of the southern California Coastal (a) ACCESS.—The Secretary shall ensure that retary of Defense, acting through the Chief of Range; and Tribes have access, in accordance with the Wil- Engineers. (B) considers realignment of the trail or con- derness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), to the wil- (4) MANAGEMENT PLAN.—The term ‘‘manage- struction of new trail segments to avoid existing derness areas, scenic areas, and potential wil- ment plan’’ means the management plan for the trail segments that currently allow motorized ve- derness areas designated by this title for tradi- Recreation Area required under section 414(d). hicles. tional cultural and religious purposes. (5) PARTNERSHIP.—The term ‘‘Partnership’’ (2) CONTENTS.—In carrying out the study re- (b) TEMPORARY CLOSURES.— means the San Gabriel National Recreation quired by paragraph (1), the Secretary of Agri- (1) IN GENERAL.—In carrying out this section, Area Partnership established by section 418(a). culture shall— the Secretary, on request of a Tribe, may tempo- (6) PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM.—The term ‘‘public (A) conform to the requirements for national rarily close to the general public one or more water system’’ has the meaning given the term scenic trail studies described in section 5(b) of specific portions of a wilderness area, scenic in 42 U.S.C. 300(f)(4) or in section 116275 of the the National Trails System Act (16 U.S.C. area, or potential wilderness area designated by California Health and Safety Code. 1244(b)); this title to protect the privacy of the members (6) RECREATION AREA.—The term ‘‘Recreation (B) provide for a continual hiking route of the Tribe in the conduct of traditional cul- Area’’ means the San Gabriel National Recre- through and connecting the southern and tural and religious activities. ation Area established by section 413(a). northern sections of the Los Padres National (2) REQUIREMENT.—Any closure under para- (7) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ means Forest; graph (1) shall be— the Secretary of the Interior. (C) promote recreational, scenic, wilderness (A) made in such a manner as to affect the (8) UTILITY FACILITY.—The term ‘‘utility facil- and cultural values; smallest practicable area for the minimum pe- ity’’ means—

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To the max- (9) WATER RESOURCE FACILITY.—The term jurisdiction of the Secretary of Defense included imum extent practicable, the Secretary shall in- ‘‘water resource facility’’ means irrigation and in the Recreation Area in accordance with the corporate recommendations of the Partnership pumping facilities, dams and reservoirs, flood purposes described in section 411, to the max- into the management plan if the Secretary de- control facilities, water conservation works, in- imum extent practicable. termines that the recommendations are feasible cluding debris protection facilities, sediment (c) TREATMENT OF NON-FEDERAL LAND.— and consistent with the purposes in section 411, placement sites, rain gauges and stream gauges, (1) IN GENERAL.—Nothing in this subtitle— this subtitle, and applicable laws (including reg- water quality facilities, recycled water facilities, (A) authorizes the Secretary to take any ac- ulations). water pumping, conveyance and distribution tion that would affect the use of any land not (e) FISH AND WILDLIFE.—Nothing in this sub- systems, water storage tanks and reservoirs, and owned by the United States within the Recre- title affects the jurisdiction of the State with re- water treatment facilities, aqueducts, canals, ation Area; spect to fish or wildlife located on public lands ditches, pipelines, wells, hydropower projects, (B) affects the use of, or access to, any non- in the State. and transmission and other ancillary facilities, Federal land within the Recreation Area; SEC. 415. ACQUISITION OF NON-FEDERAL LAND groundwater recharge facilities, water conserva- (C) modifies any provision of Federal, State, WITHIN RECREATION AREA. tion, water filtration plants, and other water di- or local law with respect to public access to, or (a) LIMITED ACQUISITION AUTHORITY.— version, conservation, groundwater recharge, use of, non-Federal land; (1) IN GENERAL.—Subject to paragraph (2), the storage, and carriage structures. (D) requires any owner of non-Federal land to Secretary may acquire non-Federal land within SEC. 413. SAN GABRIEL NATIONAL RECREATION allow public access (including Federal, State, or the boundaries of the Recreation Area only AREA. local government access) to private property or through exchange, donation, or purchase from a (a) ESTABLISHMENT; BOUNDARIES.—Subject to any other non-Federal land; willing seller. valid existing rights, there is established as a (E) alters any duly adopted land use regula- (2) ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT.—As a further unit of the National Park System in the State tion, approved land use plan, or any other regu- condition on the acquisition of land, the Sec- the San Gabriel National Recreation Area de- latory authority of any State or local agency or retary shall make a determination that the land picted as the ‘‘Proposed San Gabriel National unit of Tribal government; contains important biological, cultural, historic, Recreation Area’’ on the map entitled ‘‘San Ga- (F) creates any liability, or affects any liabil- or recreational values. briel National Recreation Area Proposed Bound- ity under any other law, of any private property (b) PROHIBITION ON USE OF EMINENT DO- ary,’’ numbered 503/152,737, and dated July 2019. owner or other owner of non-Federal land with MAIN.—Nothing in this subtitle authorizes the (b) MAP AND LEGAL DESCRIPTION.— respect to any person injured on the private use of eminent domain to acquire land or an in- (1) IN GENERAL.—As soon as practicable after property or other non-Federal land; terest in land. the date of the enactment of this Act, the Sec- (G) conveys to the Partnership any land use (c) TREATMENT OF ACQUIRED LAND.—Any retary shall file a map and a legal description of or other regulatory authority; land or interest in land acquired by the United the Recreation Area with— (H) shall be construed to cause any Federal, States within the boundaries of the Recreation (A) the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- State, or local regulation or permit requirement Area shall be— sources of the Senate; and intended to apply to units of the National Park (1) included in the Recreation Area; and (B) the Committee on Natural Resources of the System to affect the Federal lands under the ju- (2) administered by the Secretary in accord- House of Representatives. risdiction of the Secretary of Defense or non- ance with— (2) FORCE OF LAW.—The map and legal de- Federal lands within the boundaries of the (A) this subtitle; and scription filed under paragraph (1) shall have recreation area; or (B) other applicable laws (including regula- the same force and effect as if included in this (I) requires any local government to partici- tions). title, except that the Secretary may correct any pate in any program administered by the Sec- SEC. 416. WATER RIGHTS; WATER RESOURCE FA- clerical or typographical error in the map or retary. CILITIES; PUBLIC ROADS; UTILITY legal description. (2) COOPERATION.—The Secretary is encour- FACILITIES. (3) PUBLIC AVAILABILITY.—The map and legal aged to work with owners of non-Federal land (a) NO EFFECT ON WATER RIGHTS.—Nothing in description filed under paragraph (1) shall be on who have agreed to cooperate with the Sec- this subtitle or section 422— file and available for public inspection in the retary to advance the purposes of this subtitle. (1) shall affect the use or allocation, as in ex- appropriate offices of the National Park Service. (3) BUFFER ZONES.— istence on the date of the enactment of this Act, (c) ADMINISTRATION AND JURISDICTION.— (A) IN GENERAL.—Nothing in this subtitle es- of any water, water right, or interest in water (1) PUBLIC LANDS.—The public lands included tablishes any protective perimeter or buffer zone (including potable, recycled, reclaimed, waste, in the Recreation Area shall be administered by around the Recreation Area. imported, exported, banked, or stored water, the Secretary, acting through the Director of the (B) ACTIVITIES OR USES UP TO BOUNDARIES.— surface water, groundwater, and public trust in- National Park Service. The fact that an activity or use of land can be terest); (2) DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE LAND.—Although seen or heard from within the Recreation Area (2) shall affect any public or private contract certain Federal lands under the jurisdiction of shall not preclude the activity or land use up to in existence on the date of the enactment of this the Secretary of Defense are included in the the boundary of the Recreation Area. Act for the sale, lease, loan, or transfer of any recreation area, nothing in this subtitle trans- (4) FACILITIES.—Nothing in this subtitle af- water (including potable, recycled, reclaimed, fers administration jurisdiction of such Federal fects the operation, maintenance, modification, waste, imported, exported, banked, or stored lands from the Secretary of Defense or otherwise construction, destruction, removal, relocation, water, surface water, and groundwater); affects Federal lands under the jurisdiction of improvement or expansion of any water resource (3) shall be considered to be a relinquishment the Secretary of Defense. facility or public water system, or any solid or reduction of any water rights reserved or ap- (3) STATE AND LOCAL JURISDICTION.—Nothing waste, sanitary sewer, water or waste-water propriated by the United States in the State on in this subtitle alters, modifies, or diminishes treatment, groundwater recharge or conserva- or before the date of the enactment of this Act; any right, responsibility, power, authority, ju- tion, hydroelectric, conveyance distribution sys- (4) authorizes or imposes any new reserved risdiction, or entitlement of the State, a political tem, recycled water facility, or utility facility lo- Federal water right or expands water usage pur- subdivision of the State, including, but not lim- cated within or adjacent to the Recreation Area. suant to any existing Federal reserved, riparian ited to courts of competent jurisdiction, regu- (5) EXEMPTION.—Section 100903 of title 54, or appropriative right; latory commissions, boards, and departments, or United States Code, shall not apply to the (5) shall be considered a relinquishment or re- any State or local agency under any applicable Puente Hills landfill, materials recovery facility, duction of any water rights (including potable, Federal, State, or local law (including regula- or intermodal facility. recycled, reclaimed, waste, imported, exported, tions). (d) MANAGEMENT PLAN.— banked, or stored water, surface water, and SEC. 414. MANAGEMENT. (1) DEADLINE.—Not later than 3 years after groundwater) held, reserved, or appropriated by (a) NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM.—Subject to valid the date of the enactment of this Act, the Sec- any public entity or other persons or entities, on existing rights, the Secretary shall manage the retary and the Advisory Council shall establish or before the date of the enactment of this Act; public lands included in the Recreation Area in a comprehensive management plan for the (6) shall be construed to, or shall interfere or a manner that protects and enhances the nat- Recreation Area that supports the purposes de- conflict with the exercise of the powers or duties ural resources and values of the public lands, in scribed in section 411. of any watermaster, public agency, public water accordance with— (2) USE OF EXISTING PLANS.—In developing the system, court of competent jurisdiction, or other (1) this subtitle; management plan, to the extent consistent with body or entity responsible for groundwater or (2) section 100101(a), chapter 1003, and sec- this section, the Secretary may incorporate any surface water management or groundwater re- tions 100751(a), 100752, 100753 and 102101 of title provision of a land use or other plan applicable plenishment as designated or established pursu- 54, United States Code (formerly known as the to the public lands included in the Recreation ant to any adjudication or Federal or State law, ‘‘National Park Service Organic Act’’); Area. including the management of the San Gabriel (3) the laws generally applicable to units of (3) INCORPORATION OF VISITOR SERVICES River watershed and basin, to provide water the National Park System; and PLAN.—To the maximum extent practicable, the supply or other environmental benefits;

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(14) 1 shall represent electrical utility inter- flows, and runoff, or from imported or recycled (d) ROADS; PUBLIC TRANSIT.— ests; and water, that is undertaken in connection with (1) DEFINITIONS.—In this subsection: (15) 2 shall represent the affected public at (A) PUBLIC ROAD.—The term ‘‘public road’’ the management or regulation of the San Ga- large. means any paved road or bridge (including any briel River; (e) TERMS.— appurtenant structure and right-of-way) that (9) shall interfere with, obstruct, hinder, or (1) STAGGERED TERMS.—A member of the Advi- is— delay the exercise of, or access to, any water sory Council shall be appointed for a term of 3 (i) operated or maintained by a non-Federal right by the owner of a public water system or years, except that, of the members first ap- entity; and pointed, 7 of the members shall be appointed for any other individual or entity, including the (ii)(I) open to vehicular use by the public; or a term of 1 year and 7 of the members shall be construction, operation, maintenance, replace- (II) used by a public agency or utility for the appointed for a term of 2 years. ment, removal, repair, location, or relocation of operation, maintenance, improvement, repair, (2) REAPPOINTMENT.—A member may be re- any well; pipeline; or water pumping, treatment, removal, relocation, construction, destruction or appointed to serve on the Advisory Council on diversion, impoundment, or storage facility; or rehabilitation of infrastructure, a utility facil- the expiration of the term of service of the mem- other facility or property necessary or useful to ity, or a right-of-way. access any water right or operate an public (B) PUBLIC TRANSIT.—The term ‘‘public tran- ber. water system; sit’’ means any transit service (including oper- (3) VACANCY.—A vacancy on the Advisory (10) shall require the initiation or reinitiation ations and rights-of-way) that is— Council shall be filled in the same manner in of consultation with the United States Fish and (i) operated or maintained by a non-Federal which the original appointment was made. Wildlife Service under, or the application of any entity; and (f) QUORUM.—A quorum shall be ten members provision of, the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ii)(I) open to the public; or of the advisory council. The operations of the (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) relating to any action af- (II) used by a public agency or contractor for advisory council shall not be impaired by the fecting any water, water right, or water man- the operation, maintenance, repair, construc- fact that a member has not yet been appointed agement or water resource facility in the San tion, or rehabilitation of infrastructure, a utility as long as a quorum has been attained. Gabriel River watershed and basin; or facility, or a right-of-way. (g) CHAIRPERSON; PROCEDURES.—The Advi- (11) authorizes any agency or employee of the (2) NO EFFECT ON PUBLIC ROADS OR PUBLIC sory Council shall elect a chairperson and es- United States, or any other person, to take any TRANSIT.—Nothing in this subtitle or section tablish such rules and procedures as the advi- action inconsistent with any of paragraphs (1) 422— sory council considers necessary or desirable. through (10). (A) authorizes the Secretary to take any ac- (h) SERVICE WITHOUT COMPENSATION.—Mem- (b) WATER RESOURCE FACILITIES.— tion that would affect the operation, mainte- bers of the Advisory Council shall serve without (1) NO EFFECT ON EXISTING WATER RESOURCE nance, repair, or rehabilitation of public roads pay. FACILITIES.—Nothing in this subtitle or section or public transit (including activities necessary (i) TERMINATION.—The Advisory Council shall 422 shall affect— to comply with Federal or State safety or public cease to exist— (A) the use, operation, maintenance, repair, transit standards); or (1) on the date that is 5 years after the date construction, destruction, removal, reconfigura- (B) creates any new liability, or increases any on which the management plan is adopted by tion, expansion, improvement or replacement of existing liability, of an owner or operator of a the Secretary; or a water resource facility or public water system public road. (2) on such later date as the Secretary con- within or adjacent to the Recreation Area or SEC. 417. SAN GABRIEL NATIONAL RECREATION siders to be appropriate. San Gabriel Mountains National Monument; or AREA PUBLIC ADVISORY COUNCIL. SEC. 418. SAN GABRIEL NATIONAL RECREATION (B) access to a water resource facility within (a) ESTABLISHMENT.—Not later than 180 days AREA PARTNERSHIP. or adjacent to the Recreation Area or San Ga- after the date of the enactment of this Act, the (a) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established a briel Mountains National Monument. Secretary shall establish an advisory council, to Partnership, to be known as the ‘‘San Gabriel (2) NO EFFECT ON NEW WATER RESOURCE FA- be known as the ‘‘San Gabriel National Recre- National Recreation Area Partnership’’. CILITIES.—Nothing in this subtitle or section 422 ation Area Public Advisory Council’’. (b) PURPOSES.—The purposes of the Partner- shall preclude the establishment of a new water (b) DUTIES.—The Advisory Council shall ad- ship are to— resource facility (including instream sites, vise the Secretary regarding the development (1) coordinate the activities of Federal, State, routes, and areas) within the Recreation Area and implementation of the management plan Tribal, and local authorities and the private or San Gabriel Mountains National Monument and the visitor services plan. sector in advancing the purposes of this subtitle; if the water resource facility or public water (c) APPLICABLE LAW.—The Advisory Council and system is necessary to preserve or enhance the shall be subject to— (2) use the resources and expertise of each (1) the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 health, safety, reliability, quality or accessi- agency in improving management and rec- U.S.C. App.); and bility of water supply, or utility services to resi- reational opportunities within the Recreation (2) all other applicable laws (including regula- dents of Los Angeles County. Area. tions). (3) FLOOD CONTROL.—Nothing in this subtitle (c) MEMBERSHIP.—The Partnership shall in- (d) MEMBERSHIP.—The Advisory Council shall or section 422 shall be construed to— consist of 22 members, to be appointed by the clude the following: (A) impose any new restriction or requirement Secretary after taking into consideration rec- (1) The Secretary (or a designee) to represent on flood protection, water conservation, water ommendations of the Partnership, of whom— the National Park Service. supply, groundwater recharge, water transfers, (1) 2 shall represent local, regional, or na- (2) The Secretary of Defense (or a designee) to or water quality operations and maintenance; or tional environmental organizations; represent the Corps of Engineers. (B) increase the liability of an agency or pub- (2) 2 shall represent the interests of outdoor (3) The Secretary of Agriculture (or a des- lic water system carrying out flood protection, recreation, including off-highway vehicle recre- ignee) to represent the Forest Service. water conservation, water supply, groundwater ation, within the Recreation Area; (4) The Secretary of the Natural Resources recharge, water transfers, or water quality oper- (3) 2 shall represent the interests of commu- Agency of the State (or a designee) to rep- ations. nity-based organizations, the missions of which resent— (4) DIVERSION OR USE OF WATER.—Nothing in include expanding access to the outdoors; (A) the California Department of Parks and this subtitle or section 422 shall authorize or re- (4) 2 shall represent business interests; Recreation; and quire the use of water or water rights in, or the (5) 1 shall represent Indian Tribes within or (B) the Rivers and Mountains Conservancy. diversion of water to, the Recreation Area or adjacent to the Recreation Area; (5) 1 designee of the Los Angeles County San Gabriel Mountains National Monument. (6) 1 shall represent the interests of home- Board of Supervisors. (c) UTILITY FACILITIES AND RIGHTS OF WAY.— owners’ associations within the Recreation (6) 1 designee of the Puente Hills Habitat Nothing in this subtitle or section 422 shall— Area; Preservation Authority.

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(7) 4 designees of the San Gabriel Council of (1) TERMS.—A member of the Partnership (i) assess current and anticipated future visi- Governments, of whom 1 shall be selected from a shall be appointed for a term of 3 years. tation to the Recreation Area, including recre- local land conservancy. (2) REAPPOINTMENT.—A member may be re- ation destinations; (8) 1 designee of the San Gabriel Valley Eco- appointed to serve on the Partnership on the ex- (ii) consider the demand for various types of nomic Partnership. piration of the term of service of the member. recreation (including hiking, picnicking, horse- (9) 1 designee of the Los Angeles County (3) VACANCY.—A vacancy on the Partnership back riding, and the use of motorized and Flood Control District. shall be filled in the same manner in which the mechanized vehicles), as permissible and appro- (10) 1 designee of the San Gabriel Valley original appointment was made. priate; Water Association. (g) QUORUM.—A quorum shall be eleven mem- (iii) evaluate the impacts of recreation on nat- (11) 1 designee of the Central Basin Water As- bers of the Partnership. The operations of the ural and cultural resources, water rights and sociation. Partnership shall not be impaired by the fact water resource facilities, public roads, adjacent (12) 1 designee of the Main San Gabriel Basin that a member has not yet been appointed as residents and property owners, and utilities Watermaster. long as a quorum has been attained. within the Recreation Area, as well as the effec- (13) 1 designee of a public utility company, to (h) CHAIRPERSON; PROCEDURES.—The Partner- tiveness of current enforcement and efforts; be appointed by the Secretary. ship shall elect a chairperson and establish such (iv) assess the current level of interpretive and (14) 1 designee of the Watershed Conservation rules and procedures as it deems necessary or educational services and facilities; Authority. desirable. (v) include recommendations to— (15) 1 designee of the Advisory Council for the (i) SERVICE WITHOUT COMPENSATION.—A mem- (I) expand opportunities for high-demand rec- period during which the Advisory Council re- ber of the Partnership shall serve without com- reational activities, in accordance with the pur- mains in effect. pensation. poses described in section 411; (16) 1 designee of San Gabriel Mountains Na- (j) DUTIES AND AUTHORITIES OF SECRETARY.— (II) better manage Recreation Area resources tional Monument Community Collaborative. (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall convene and improve the experience of Recreation Area (d) DUTIES.—To advance the purposes de- the Partnership on a regular basis to carry out visitors through expanded interpretive and edu- scribed in section 411, the Partnership shall— this subtitle. cational services and facilities, and improved (1) make recommendations to the Secretary re- (2) TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.— enforcement; and garding the development and implementation of The Secretary may provide to the Partnership or (III) better manage Recreation Area resources the management plan; any member of the Partnership, on a reimburs- to reduce negative impacts on the environment, (2) review and comment on the visitor services able or nonreimbursable basis, such technical ecology, and integrated water management ac- plan under section 419(a)(2), and facilitate the and financial assistance as the Secretary deter- tivities in the Recreation Area; implementation of that plan; mines to be appropriate to carry out this sub- (vi) in coordination and consultation with af- (3) assist units of local government, regional title. fected owners of non-Federal land, assess op- planning organizations, and nonprofit organi- (3) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS.—The Secretary tions to incorporate recreational opportunities zations in advancing the purposes of the Recre- may enter into a cooperative agreement with the on non-Federal land into the Recreation Area— ation Area by— Partnership, a member of the Partnership, or (I) in manner consistent with the purposes (A) carrying out programs and projects that any other public or private entity to provide and uses of the non-Federal land; and recognize, protect, and enhance important re- technical, financial, or other assistance to carry (II) with the consent of the non-Federal land- source values within the Recreation Area; out this subtitle. owner; (B) establishing and maintaining interpretive (4) CONSTRUCTION OF FACILITIES ON NON-FED- (vii) assess opportunities to provide rec- exhibits and programs within the Recreation ERAL LAND.— reational opportunities that connect with adja- Area; (A) IN GENERAL.—In order to facilitate the ad- cent National Forest System land; and (C) developing recreational and educational ministration of the Recreation Area, the Sec- (viii) be developed and carried out in accord- opportunities in the Recreation Area in accord- retary is authorized, subject to valid existing ance with applicable Federal, State, and local ance with the purposes of this subtitle; rights, to construct administrative or visitor use laws and ordinances. (D) increasing public awareness of, and ap- facilities on land owned by a non-profit organi- (C) CONSULTATION.—In developing the visitor preciation for, natural, historic, scenic, and cul- zation, local agency, or other public entity in services plan, the Secretary shall— tural resources of the Recreation Area; accordance with this title and applicable law (i) consult with— (E) ensuring that signs identifying points of (including regulations). (I) the Partnership; public access and sites of interest are posted (B) ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS.—A facility (II) the Advisory Council; throughout the Recreation Area; under this paragraph may only be developed— (III) appropriate State and local agencies; and (F) promoting a wide range of partnerships (i) with the consent of the owner of the non- (IV) interested nongovernmental organiza- among governments, organizations, and individ- Federal land; and tions; and uals to advance the purposes of the Recreation (ii) in accordance with applicable Federal, (ii) involve members of the public. Area; and State, and local laws (including regulations) (b) VISITOR USE FACILITIES.— (G) ensuring that management of the Recre- and plans. (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary may construct ation Area takes into consideration— (5) PRIORITY.—The Secretary shall give pri- visitor use facilities in the Recreation Area. (i) local ordinances and land-use plans; and ority to actions that— (2) REQUIREMENTS.—Each facility under para- (ii) adjacent residents and property owners; graph (1) shall be developed in accordance with (4) make recommendations to the Secretary re- (A) conserve the significant natural, historic, cultural, and scenic resources of the Recreation applicable Federal, State, and local— garding the appointment of members to the Ad- (A) laws (including regulations); and visory Council; and Area; and (B) provide educational, interpretive, and rec- (B) plans. (5) carry out any other actions necessary to (c) DONATIONS.— achieve the purposes of this subtitle. reational opportunities consistent with the pur- poses of the Recreation Area. (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary may accept (e) AUTHORITIES.—Subject to approval by the and use donated funds, property, in-kind con- Secretary, for the purposes of preparing and im- (k) COMMITTEES.—The Partnership shall es- tablish— tributions, and services to carry out this sub- plementing the management plan, the Partner- title. ship may use Federal funds made available (1) a Water Technical Advisory Committee to advise the Secretary regarding water-related (2) PROHIBITION.—The Secretary may not use under this section— the authority provided by paragraph (1) to ac- (1) to make grants to the State, political sub- issues relating to the Recreation Area; and (2) a Public Safety Advisory Committee to ad- cept non-Federal land that has been acquired divisions of the State, nonprofit organizations, after the date of the enactment of this Act and other persons; vise the Secretary regarding public safety issues relating to the Recreation Area. through the use of eminent domain. (2) to enter into cooperative agreements with, (d) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS.—In carrying SEC. 419. VISITOR SERVICES AND FACILITIES. or provide grants or technical assistance to, the out this subtitle, the Secretary may make grants State, political subdivisions of the State, non- (a) VISITOR SERVICES.— to, or enter into cooperative agreements with, profit organizations, Federal agencies, and (1) PURPOSE.—The purpose of this subsection units of State, Tribal, and local governments other interested parties; is to facilitate the development of an integrated and private entities to conduct research, develop (3) to hire and compensate staff; visitor services plan to improve visitor experi- scientific analyses, and carry out any other ini- (4) to obtain funds or services from any ences in the Recreation Area through expanded tiative relating to the management of, and visi- source, including funds and services provided recreational opportunities and increased inter- tation to, the Recreation Area. under any other Federal law or program; pretation, education, resource protection, and (5) to contract for goods or services; and enforcement. Subtitle B—SAN GABRIEL MOUNTAINS (6) to support activities of partners and any (2) VISITOR SERVICES PLAN.— SEC. 421. DEFINITIONS. other activities that— (A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 3 years after In this subtitle: (A) advance the purposes of the Recreation the date of the enactment of this Act, the Sec- (1) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ means Area; and retary shall develop and carry out an integrated the Secretary of Agriculture. (B) are in accordance with the management visitor services plan for the Recreation Area in (2) WILDERNESS AREA OR ADDITION.—The term plan. accordance with this paragraph. ‘‘wilderness area or addition’’ means any wil- (f) TERMS OF OFFICE; REAPPOINTMENT; VA- (B) CONTENTS.—The visitor services plan derness area or wilderness addition designated CANCIES.— shall— by section 423(a).

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SEC. 422. NATIONAL MONUMENT BOUNDARY file and available for public inspection in the (C) EXISTING ACTIVITIES.—In accordance with MODIFICATION. appropriate offices of the Forest Service. section 4(d)(1) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. (a) IN GENERAL.—The San Gabriel Mountains SEC. 424. ADMINISTRATION OF WILDERNESS 1133(d)(1)) and appropriate policies (such as the National Monument established by Presidential AREAS AND ADDITIONS. policies established in Appendix B of House Re- Proclamation 9194 (54 U.S.C. 320301 note) (re- (a) IN GENERAL.—Subject to valid existing port 101–405), the State may use aircraft (includ- ferred to in this section as the ‘‘Monument’’) is rights, the wilderness areas and additions shall ing helicopters) in a wilderness area or addition modified to include the approximately 109,167 be administered by the Secretary in accordance to survey, capture, transplant, monitor, or pro- acres of additional National Forest System land with this section and the Wilderness Act (16 vide water for a wildlife population, including depicted as the ‘‘Proposed San Gabriel Moun- U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), except that any reference in bighorn sheep. tains National Monument Expansion’’ on the that Act to the effective date of that Act shall (e) BUFFER ZONES.— map entitled ‘‘Proposed San Gabriel Mountains be considered to be a reference to the date of the (1) IN GENERAL.—Congress does not intend for National Monument Expansion’’ and dated enactment of this Act. the designation of wilderness areas or wilder- June 26, 2019. (b) FIRE MANAGEMENT AND RELATED ACTIVI- ness additions by section 423 to lead to the cre- (b) ADMINISTRATION.—The Secretary shall ad- TIES.— ation of protective perimeters or buffer zones minister the San Gabriel Mountains National (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary may take such around each wilderness area or wilderness addi- Monument, including the lands added by sub- measures in a wilderness area or addition des- tion. section (a), in accordance with— ignated in section 423 as are necessary for the (1) Presidential Proclamation 9194, as issued (2) ACTIVITIES OR USES UP TO BOUNDARIES.— control of fire, insects, or diseases in accordance The fact that a nonwilderness activities or uses on October 10, 2014 (54 U.S.C. 320301 note); with— (2) the laws generally applicable to the Monu- can be seen or heard from within a wilderness (A) section 4(d)(1) of the Wilderness Act (16 area or wilderness addition designated by sec- ment; and U.S.C. 1133(d)(1)); and (3) this title. tion 423 shall not, of itself, preclude the activi- (B) House Report 98–40 of the 98th Congress. (c) MANAGEMENT PLAN.—Within 3 years after ties or uses up to the boundary of the wilderness (2) FUNDING PRIORITIES.—Nothing in this sub- the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary area or addition. title limits funding for fire or fuels management shall consult with State and local governments (f) MILITARY ACTIVITIES.—Nothing in this title in a wilderness area or addition. and the interested public to update the existing precludes— (3) REVISION AND DEVELOPMENT OF LOCAL FIRE San Gabriel Mountains National Monument (1) low-level overflights of military aircraft MANAGEMENT PLANS.—As soon as practicable Plan to provide management direction and pro- after the date of the enactment of this Act, the over the wilderness areas or wilderness addi- tection for the lands added to the Monument by Secretary shall amend, as applicable, any local tions designated by section 423; subsection (a). fire management plan that applies to a wilder- (2) the designation of new units of special air- SEC. 423. DESIGNATION OF WILDERNESS AREAS ness area or addition designated in section 423. space over the wilderness areas or wilderness AND ADDITIONS. (4) ADMINISTRATION.—In accordance with additions designated by section 423; or (a) DESIGNATION.—In accordance with the paragraph (1) and any other applicable Federal (3) the use or establishment of military flight Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), the fol- law, to ensure a timely and efficient response to training routes over wilderness areas or wilder- lowing parcels of National Forest System land a fire emergency in a wilderness area or addi- ness additions designated by section 423. in the State are designated as wilderness and as tion, the Secretary shall— (g) HORSES.—Nothing in this subtitle pre- components of the National Wilderness Preser- (A) not later than 1 year after the date of the cludes horseback riding in, or the entry of rec- vation System: enactment of this Act, establish agency approval reational or commercial saddle or pack stock (1) CONDOR PEAK WILDERNESS.—Certain Fed- procedures (including appropriate delegations of into, an area designated as a wilderness area or eral land in the Angeles National Forest, com- wilderness addition by section 423— prising approximately 8,207 acres, as generally authority to the Forest Supervisor, District (1) in accordance with section 4(d)(5) of the depicted on the map entitled ‘‘Condor Peak Wil- Manager, or other agency officials) for respond- Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(5)); and derness—Proposed’’ and dated June 6, 2019, ing to fire emergencies; and (B) enter into agreements with appropriate (2) subject to such terms and conditions as the which shall be known as the ‘‘Condor Peak Wil- State or local firefighting agencies. Secretary determines to be necessary. derness’’. (c) GRAZING.—The grazing of livestock in a (2) SAN GABRIEL WILDERNESS ADDITIONS.—Cer- (h) LAW ENFORCEMENT.—Nothing in this sub- tain Federal land in the Angeles National For- wilderness area or addition, if established before title precludes any law enforcement or drug est, comprising approximately 2,032 acres, as the date of the enactment of this Act, shall be interdiction effort within the wilderness areas or generally depicted on the map entitled ‘‘San Ga- administered in accordance with— wilderness additions designated by section 423 (1) section 4(d)(4) of the Wilderness Act (16 briel Wilderness Additions’’ and dated June 6, in accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(4)); and 2019, which is incorporated in, and considered U.S.C. 1131 et seq.). (2) the guidelines contained in Appendix A of to be a part of, the San Gabriel Wilderness des- (i) WITHDRAWAL.—Subject to valid existing the report of the Committee on Interior and In- ignated by Public Law 90–318 (16 U.S.C. 1132 rights, the wilderness areas and additions des- sular Affairs of the House of Representatives ac- note; 82 Stat. 131). ignated by section 423 are withdrawn from— companying H.R. 2570 of the 101st Congress (H. (3) SHEEP MOUNTAIN WILDERNESS ADDITIONS.— (1) all forms of entry, appropriation, and dis- Certain Federal land in the Angeles National Rept. 101–405). posal under the public land laws; Forest, comprising approximately 13,726 acres, (d) FISH AND WILDLIFE.— (2) location, entry, and patent under the min- (1) IN GENERAL.—In accordance with section as generally depicted on the map entitled ing laws; and 4(d)(7) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. ‘‘Sheep Mountain Wilderness Additions’’ and (3) operation of the mineral materials and geo- 1133(d)(7)), nothing in this subtitle affects the dated June 6, 2019, which is incorporated in, thermal leasing laws. jurisdiction or responsibility of the State with and considered to be a part of, the Sheep Moun- NCORPORATION OF ACQUIRED LAND AND IN- respect to fish or wildlife on public land in the (j) I tain Wilderness designated by section 101(a)(29) TERESTS.—Any land within the boundary of a State. of the California Wilderness Act of 1984 (16 wilderness area or addition that is acquired by (2) MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES.— U.S.C. 1132 note; 98 Stat. 1623; Public Law 98– (A) IN GENERAL.—In furtherance of the pur- the United States shall— 425). poses and principles of the Wilderness Act (16 (1) become part of the wilderness area or addi- (4) YERBA BUENA WILDERNESS.—Certain Fed- tion in which the land is located; and eral land in the Angeles National Forest, com- U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), the Secretary may conduct any management activity that are necessary to (2) be managed in accordance with this sec- prising approximately 6,694 acres, as generally tion, the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), depicted on the map entitled ‘‘Yerba Buena Wil- maintain or restore fish or wildlife populations or habitats in the wilderness areas and wilder- and any other applicable laws (including regu- derness—Proposed’’ and dated June 6, 2019, lations). which shall be known as the ‘‘Yerba Buena Wil- ness additions designated in section 423, if the management activities are— (k) CLIMATOLOGICAL DATA COLLECTION.—In derness’’. accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. (b) MAP AND LEGAL DESCRIPTION.— (i) consistent with relevant wilderness man- 1131 et seq.) and subject to such terms and con- (1) IN GENERAL.—As soon as practicable after agement plans; and the date of the enactment of this Act, the Sec- (ii) conducted in accordance with appropriate ditions as the Secretary may prescribe, the Sec- retary shall file a map and a legal description of policies, such as the policies established in Ap- retary may authorize the installation and main- the wilderness areas and additions with— pendix B of the report of the Committee on Inte- tenance of hydrologic, meteorologic, or climato- (A) the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- rior and Insular Affairs of the House of Rep- logical collection devices in a wilderness area or sources of the Senate; and resentatives accompanying H.R. 2570 of the addition if the Secretary determines that the fa- (B) the Committee on Natural Resources of the 101st Congress (H. Rept. 101–405). cilities and access to the facilities is essential to House of Representatives. (B) INCLUSIONS.—A management activity a flood warning, flood control, or water res- (2) FORCE OF LAW.—The map and legal de- under subparagraph (A) may include the occa- ervoir operation activity. scription filed under paragraph (1) shall have sional and temporary use of motorized vehicles, (l) AUTHORIZED EVENTS.—The Secretary of the same force and effect as if included in this if the use, as determined by the Secretary, Agriculture may authorize the Angeles Crest 100 subtitle, except that the Secretary may correct would promote healthy, viable, and more natu- competitive running event to continue in sub- any clerical or typographical error in the map rally distributed wildlife populations that would stantially the same manner and degree in which or legal description. enhance wilderness values while causing the this event was operated and permitted in 2015 (3) PUBLIC AVAILABILITY.—The map and legal minimum impact necessary to accomplish those within additions to the Sheep Mountain Wilder- description filed under paragraph (1) shall be on tasks. ness in section 423 of this title and the Pleasant

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View Ridge Wilderness Area designated by sec- groundwater recharge, storage, and carriage (b) RIM OF THE VALLEY UNIT.—Section 507 of tion 1802 of the Omnibus Public Land Manage- structures. the National Parks and Recreation Act of 1978 ment Act of 2009, provided that the event is au- (B) NO EFFECT ON EXISTING WATER RESOURCE (16 U.S.C. 460kk) is amended by adding at the thorized and conducted in a manner compatible FACILITIES.—Nothing in this section shall alter, end the following: with the preservation of the areas as wilderness. modify, or affect— ‘‘(u) RIM OF THE VALLEY UNIT.—(1) Not later SEC. 425. DESIGNATION OF WILD AND SCENIC (i) the use, operation, maintenance, repair, than 3 years after the date of the enactment of RIVERS. construction, destruction, reconfiguration, ex- this subsection, the Secretary shall update the (a) DESIGNATION.—Section 3(a) of the Na- pansion, relocation or replacement of a water general management plan for the recreation tional Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. resource facility downstream of a wild and sce- area to reflect the boundaries designated on the 1274(a)) is amended by adding at the end the nic river segment designated by this section, map referred to in subsection (c)(1) as the ‘Rim following: provided that the physical structures of such fa- of the Valley Unit’ (hereafter in the subsection ‘‘(ll) EAST FORK SAN GABRIEL RIVER, CALI- cilities or reservoirs shall not be located within referred to as the ‘Rim of the Valley Unit’). Sub- FORNIA.—The following segments of the East the river areas designated in this section; or ject to valid existing rights, the Secretary shall Fork San Gabriel River, to be administered by (ii) access to a water resource facility down- administer the Rim of the Valley Unit, and any the Secretary of Agriculture in the following stream of a wild and scenic river segment des- land or interest in land acquired by the United classes: ignated by this section. States and located within the boundaries of the ‘‘(A) The 10-mile segment from the confluence (C) NO EFFECT ON NEW WATER RESOURCE FA- Rim of the Valley Unit, as part of the recreation of the Prairie Fork and Vincent Gulch to 100 CILITIES.—Nothing in this section shall preclude area in accordance with the provisions of this yards upstream of the Heaton Flats trailhead the establishment of a new water resource facili- section and applicable laws and regulations. and day use area, as a wild river. ties (including instream sites, routes, and areas) ‘‘(2) The Secretary may acquire non-Federal ‘‘(B) The 2.7-mile segment from 100 yards up- downstream of a wild and scenic river segment. land within the boundaries of the Rim of the stream of the Heaton Flats trailhead and day (2) LIMITATION.—Any new reservation of Valley Unit only through exchange, donation, use area to 100 yards upstream of the confluence water or new use of water pursuant to existing or purchase from a willing seller. Nothing in with Williams Canyon, as a recreational river. water rights held by the United States to ad- this subsection authorizes the use of eminent do- ‘‘(ll) NORTH FORK SAN GABRIEL RIVER, CALI- vance the purposes of the National Wild and main to acquire land or interests in land. FORNIA.—The 4.3-mile segment of the North Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1271 et seq.) shall be ‘‘(3) Nothing in this subsection or the applica- Fork San Gabriel River from the confluence for nonconsumptive instream use only within tion of the management plan for the Rim of the with Cloudburst Canyon to 0.25 miles upstream the segments designated by this section. Valley Unit shall be construed to— of the confluence with the West Fork San Ga- (3) EXISTING LAW.—Nothing in this section af- ‘‘(A) modify any provision of Federal, State, briel River, to be administered by the Secretary fects the implementation of the Endangered Spe- or local law with respect to public access to or of Agriculture as a recreational river. cies Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). use of non-Federal land; ‘‘(ll) WEST FORK SAN GABRIEL RIVER, CALI- SEC. 426. WATER RIGHTS. ‘‘(B) create any liability, or affect any liabil- FORNIA.—The following segments of the West (a) STATUTORY CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in ity under any other law, of any private property Fork San Gabriel River, to be administered by this title, and no action to implement this title— owner or other owner of non-Federal land with the Secretary of Agriculture in the following (1) shall constitute an express or implied res- respect to any person injured on private prop- classes: ervation of any water or water right, or author- erty or other non-Federal land; ‘‘(A) The 6.7-mile segment from 0.25 miles izing an expansion of water use pursuant to ex- ‘‘(C) affect the ownership, management, or downstream of its source near Red Box Gap in isting water rights held by the United States, other rights relating to any non-Federal land sec. 14, T. 2 N., R. 12 W., to the confluence with with respect to the San Gabriel Mountains Na- (including any interest in any non-Federal the unnamed tributary 0.25 miles downstream of tional Monument, the land designated as a wil- land); the power lines in sec. 22, T. 2 N., R. 11 W., as derness area or wilderness addition by section ‘‘(D) require any local government to partici- a recreational river. 423 or land adjacent to the wild and scenic river pate in any program administered by the Sec- ‘‘(B) The 1.6-mile segment of the West Fork segments designated by the amendment made by retary; from 0.25 miles downstream of the powerlines in section 425; ‘‘(E) alter, modify, or diminish any right, re- sec. 22, T. 2 N., R. 11 W., to the confluence with (2) shall affect, alter, modify, or condition any sponsibility, power, authority, jurisdiction, or Bobcat Canyon, as a wild river. water rights in the State in existence on the entitlement of the State, any political subdivi- ‘‘(ll) LITTLE ROCK CREEK, CALIFORNIA.—The date of the enactment of this Act, including any sion of the State, or any State or local agency following segments of Little Rock Creek and water rights held by the United States; under existing Federal, State, and local law (in- tributaries, to be administered by the Secretary (3) shall be construed as establishing a prece- cluding regulations); of Agriculture in the following classes: dent with regard to any future wilderness or ‘‘(A) The 10.3-mile segment from its source on ‘‘(F) require the creation of protective perim- wild and scenic river designations; eters or buffer zones, and the fact that certain Mt. Williamson in sec. 6, T. 3 N., R. 9 W., to 100 (4) shall affect, alter, or modify the interpreta- yards upstream of the confluence with the activities or land can be seen or heard from tion of, or any designation, decision, adjudica- within the Rim of the Valley Unit shall not, of South Fork Little Rock Creek, as a wild river. tion or action made pursuant to, any other Act; ‘‘(B) The 6.6-mile segment from 100 yards up- itself, preclude the activities or land uses up to or the boundary of the Rim of the Valley Unit; stream of the confluence with the South Fork (5) shall be construed as limiting, altering, ‘‘(G) require or promote use of, or encourage Little Rock Creek to the confluence with modifying, or amending any of the interstate trespass on, lands, facilities, and rights-of-way Santiago Canyon, as a recreational river. compacts or equitable apportionment decrees owned by non-Federal entities, including water ‘‘(C) The 1-mile segment of Cooper Canyon that apportions water among or between the resource facilities and public utilities, without Creek from 0.25 miles downstream of Highway 2 State and any other State. the written consent of the owner; to 100 yards downstream of Cooper Canyon (b) STATE WATER LAW.—The Secretary shall ‘‘(H) affect the operation, maintenance, modi- Campground, as a scenic river. comply with applicable procedural and sub- fication, construction, or expansion of any ‘‘(D) The 1.3-mile segment of Cooper Canyon stantive requirements of the law of the State in water resource facility or utility facility located Creek from 100 yards downstream of Cooper order to obtain and hold any water rights not in within or adjacent to the Rim of the Valley Canyon Campground to the confluence with existence on the date of the enactment of this Unit; Little Rock Creek, as a wild river. Act with respect to the San Gabriel Mountains ‘‘(I) terminate the fee title to lands or cus- ‘‘(E) The 1-mile segment of Buckhorn Creek National Monument, wilderness areas and wil- tomary operation, maintenance, repair, and re- from 100 yards downstream of the Buckhorn derness additions designated by section 423, and placement activities on or under such lands Campground to its confluence with Cooper Can- the wild and scenic rivers designated by amend- granted to public agencies that are authorized yon Creek, as a wild river.’’. ment made by section 425. (b) WATER RESOURCE FACILITIES; AND WATER pursuant to Federal or State statute; TITLE V—RIM OF THE VALLEY CORRIDOR USE.— ‘‘(J) interfere with, obstruct, hinder, or delay (1) WATER RESOURCE FACILITIES.— PRESERVATION the exercise of any right to, or access to any (A) DEFINITION.—In this section, the term SEC. 501. SHORT TITLE. water resource facility or other facility or prop- ‘‘water resource facility’’ means irrigation and This title may be cited as the ‘‘Rim of the Val- erty necessary or useful to access any water pumping facilities, dams and reservoirs, flood ley Corridor Preservation Act’’. right to operate any public water or utility sys- control facilities, water conservation works and SEC. 502. BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT; LAND ACQUI- tem; facilities, including debris protection facilities, SITION; ADMINISTRATION. ‘‘(K) require initiation or reinitiation of con- sediment placement sites, rain gauges and (a) BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT.—Section 507(c)(1) sultation with the United States Fish and Wild- stream gauges, water quality facilities, recycled of the National Parks and Recreation Act of life Service under, or the application of provi- water facilities and water pumping, conveyance 1978 (16 U.S.C. 460kk(c)(1)) is amended in the sions of, the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 distribution systems, water storage tanks and first sentence by striking ‘‘, which shall’’ and U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), the National Environmental reservoirs, and water treatment facilities, aque- inserting ‘‘ and generally depicted as ‘Rim of Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), or di- ducts, canals, ditches, pipelines, wells, hydro- the Valley Unit Proposed Addition’ on the map vision A of subtitle III of title 54, United States power projects, and transmission and other an- entitled ‘Rim of the Valley Unit—Santa Monica Code, concerning any action or activity affect- cillary facilities, groundwater recharge facili- Mountains National Recreation Area’, num- ing water, water rights or water management or ties, water conservation, water filtration plants, bered 638/147,723, and dated September 2018. water resource facilities within the Rim of the and other water diversion, conservation, Both maps shall’’. 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‘‘(L) limit the Secretary’s ability to update ap- and shall be managed as part of, the ‘‘The (2) DESIGNATION AS WILDERNESS.—On the date plicable fire management plans, which may con- Brothers Wilderness’’, as designated by section 3 on which the Secretary publishes in the Federal sider fuels management strategies including of the Washington State Wilderness Act of 1984 Register notice that any nonconforming uses in managed natural fire, prescribed fires, non-fire (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 98–339). the potential wilderness designated by para- mechanical hazardous fuel reduction activities, (8) MOUNT SKOKOMISH WILDERNESS ADDI- graph (1) have terminated, the potential wilder- or post-fire remediation of damage to natural TIONS.—Certain land managed by the Forest ness shall be— and cultural resources. Service, comprising approximately 8,933 acres, (A) designated as wilderness and as a compo- ‘‘(4) The activities of a utility facility or water as generally depicted on the map, is incor- nent of the National Wilderness Preservation resource facility shall take into consideration porated in, and shall be managed as part of, the System; and ways to reasonably avoid or reduce the impact ‘‘Mount Skokomish Wilderness’’, as designated (B) incorporated into the adjacent wilderness on the resources of the Rim of the Valley Unit. by section 3 of the Washington State Wilderness area. ‘‘(5) For the purpose of paragraph (4)— Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 98– (d) ADJACENT MANAGEMENT.— ‘‘(A) the term ‘utility facility’ means electric 339). (1) NO PROTECTIVE PERIMETERS OR BUFFER substations, communication facilities, towers, (9) WONDER MOUNTAIN WILDERNESS ADDI- ZONES.—The designations in this section shall poles, and lines, ground wires, communications TIONS.—Certain land managed by the Forest not create a protective perimeter or buffer zone circuits, and other structures, and related infra- Service, comprising approximately 26,517 acres, around any wilderness area. structure; and as generally depicted on the map, is incor- (2) NONCONFORMING USES PERMITTED OUTSIDE ‘‘(B) the term ‘water resource facility’ means porated in, and shall be managed as part of, the OF BOUNDARIES OF WILDERNESS AREAS.—Any ac- irrigation and pumping facilities; dams and res- ‘‘Wonder Mountain Wilderness’’, as designated tivity or use outside of the boundary of any wil- ervoirs; flood control facilities; water conserva- by section 3 of the Washington State Wilderness derness area designated under this section shall tion works, including debris protection facilities, Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 98– be permitted even if the activity or use would be sediment placement sites, rain gauges, and 339). seen or heard within the boundary of the wil- stream gauges; water quality, recycled water, (10) MOONLIGHT DOME WILDERNESS.—Certain derness area. (e) FIRE, INSECTS, AND DISEASES.—The Sec- and pumping facilities; conveyance distribution Federal land managed by the Forest Service, retary may take such measures as are necessary systems; water treatment facilities; aqueducts; comprising approximately 9,117 acres, as gen- to control fire, insects, and diseases, in the wil- canals; ditches; pipelines; wells; hydropower erally depicted on the map, which shall be derness areas designated by this section, in ac- projects; transmission facilities; and other ancil- known as the ‘‘Moonlight Dome Wilderness’’. cordance with section 4(d)(1) of the Wilderness lary facilities, groundwater recharge facilities, (11) SOUTH QUINAULT RIDGE WILDERNESS.— Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(1)) and subject to such water conservation, water filtration plants, and Certain Federal land managed by the Forest terms and conditions as the Secretary deter- other water diversion, conservation, ground- Service, comprising approximately 10,887 acres, mines to be appropriate. water recharge, storage, and carriage struc- as generally depicted on the map, which shall be tures.’’. known as the ‘‘South Quinault Ridge Wilder- SEC. 603. WILD AND SCENIC RIVER DESIGNA- ness’’. TIONS. TITLE VI—WILD OLYMPICS WILDERNESS (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 3(a) of the National AND WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS (12) COLONEL BOB WILDERNESS ADDITIONS.— Certain Federal land managed by the Forest Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1274(a)) is SEC. 601. SHORT TITLE. Service, comprising approximately 353 acres, as amended by adding at the end the following: ‘‘(231) ELWHA RIVER, WASHINGTON.—The ap- This title may be cited as the ‘‘Wild Olympics generally depicted on the map, is incorporated proximately 29.0-mile segment of the Elwha Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act’’. in, and shall be managed as part of, the ‘‘Colo- River and tributaries from the source to Cat SEC. 602. DESIGNATION OF OLYMPIC NATIONAL nel Bob Wilderness’’, as designated by section 3 Creek, to be administered by the Secretary of the FOREST WILDERNESS AREAS. of the Washington State Wilderness Act of 1984 Interior as a wild river. (a) IN GENERAL.—In furtherance of the Wil- (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 98–339). derness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), the fol- ‘‘(232) DUNGENESS RIVER, WASHINGTON.—The (13) SAM’S RIVER WILDERNESS.—Certain Fed- segment of the Dungeness River from the head- lowing Federal land in the Olympic National eral land managed by the Forest Service, com- Forest in the State of Washington comprising waters to the State of Washington Department prising approximately 13,418 acres, as generally of Natural Resources land in T. 29 N., R. 4 W., approximately 126,554 acres, as generally de- depicted on the map, which shall be known as picted on the map entitled ‘‘Proposed Wild sec. 12, to be administered by the Secretary of the ‘‘Sam’s River Wilderness’’. Agriculture, except that portions of the river Olympics Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Riv- (14) CANOE CREEK WILDERNESS.—Certain Fed- within the boundaries of Olympic National Park ers Act’’ and dated April 8, 2019 (referred to in eral land managed by the Forest Service, com- shall be administered by the Secretary of the In- this section as the ‘‘map’’), is designated as wil- prising approximately 1,378 acres, as generally terior, including the following segments of the derness and as components of the National Wil- depicted on the map, which shall be known as mainstem and major tributary the Gray Wolf derness Preservation System: the ‘‘Canoe Creek Wilderness’’. River, in the following classes: (1) LOST CREEK WILDERNESS.—Certain Federal (b) ADMINISTRATION.— ‘‘(A) The approximately 5.8-mile segment of land managed by the Forest Service, comprising (1) MANAGEMENT.—Subject to valid existing the Dungeness River from the headwaters to the approximately 7,159 acres, as generally depicted rights, the land designated as wilderness by sub- on the map, which shall be known as the ‘‘Lost 2870 Bridge, as a wild river. section (a) shall be administered by the Sec- ‘‘(B) The approximately 2.1-mile segment of Creek Wilderness’’. retary of Agriculture (referred to in this section the Dungeness River from the 2870 Bridge to Sil- (2) RUGGED RIDGE WILDERNESS.—Certain Fed- as the ‘‘Secretary’’), in accordance with the eral land managed by the Forest Service, com- ver Creek, as a scenic river. Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), except ‘‘(C) The approximately 2.7-mile segment of prising approximately 5,956 acres, as generally that any reference in that Act to the effective the Dungeness River from Silver Creek to Sleepy depicted on the map, which shall be known as date of that Act shall be considered to be a ref- Hollow Creek, as a wild river. the ‘‘Rugged Ridge Wilderness’’. erence to the date of enactment of this Act. ‘‘(D) The approximately 6.3-mile segment of (3) ALCKEE CREEK WILDERNESS.—Certain Fed- (2) MAP AND DESCRIPTION.— the Dungeness River from Sleepy Hollow Creek eral land managed by the Forest Service, com- (A) IN GENERAL.—As soon as practicable after to the Olympic National Forest boundary, as a prising approximately 1,787 acres, as generally the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary scenic river. depicted on the map, which shall be known as shall file a map and a legal description of the ‘‘(E) The approximately 1.9-mile segment of the ‘‘Alckee Creek Wilderness’’. land designated as wilderness by subsection (a) the Dungeness River from the National Forest (4) GATES OF THE ELWHA WILDERNESS.—Cer- with— boundary to the State of Washington Depart- tain Federal land managed by the Forest Serv- (i) the Committee on Natural Resources of the ment of Natural Resources land in T. 29 N., R. ice, comprising approximately 5,669 acres, as House of Representatives; and 4 W., sec. 12, as a recreational river. generally depicted on the map, which shall be (ii) the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- ‘‘(F) The approximately 16.1-mile segment of known as the ‘‘Gates of the Elwha Wilderness’’. sources of the Senate. the Gray Wolf River from the headwaters to the (5) BUCKHORN WILDERNESS ADDITIONS.—Cer- (B) EFFECT.—Each map and legal description 2870 Bridge, as a wild river. tain Federal land managed by the Forest Serv- filed under subparagraph (A) shall have the ‘‘(G) The approximately 1.1-mile segment of ice, comprising approximately 21,965 acres, as same force and effect as if included in this title, the Gray Wolf River from the 2870 Bridge to the generally depicted on the map, is incorporated except that the Secretary may correct minor er- confluence with the Dungeness River, as a sce- in, and shall be managed as part of, the rors in the map and legal description. nic river. ‘‘Buckhorn Wilderness’’, as designated by sec- (C) PUBLIC AVAILABILITY.—Each map and ‘‘(233) BIG QUILCENE RIVER, WASHINGTON.— tion 3 of the Washington State Wilderness Act of legal description filed under subparagraph (A) The segment of the Big Quilcene River from the 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 98–339). shall be filed and made available for public in- headwaters to the City of Port Townsend water (6) GREEN MOUNTAIN WILDERNESS.—Certain spection in the appropriate office of the Forest intake facility, to be administered by the Sec- Federal land managed by the Forest Service, Service. retary of Agriculture, in the following classes: comprising approximately 4,790 acres, as gen- (c) POTENTIAL WILDERNESS.— ‘‘(A) The approximately 4.4-mile segment from erally depicted on the map, which shall be (1) IN GENERAL.—In furtherance of the pur- the headwaters to the Buckhorn Wilderness known as the ‘‘Green Mountain Wilderness’’. poses of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et boundary, as a wild river. (7) THE BROTHERS WILDERNESS ADDITIONS.— seq.), certain Federal land managed by the For- ‘‘(B) The approximately 5.3-mile segment from Certain land managed by the Forest Service, est Service, comprising approximately 5,346 acres the Buckhorn Wilderness boundary to the City comprising approximately 8,625 acres, as gen- as identified as ‘‘Potential Wilderness’’ on the of Port Townsend water intake facility, as a erally depicted on the map, is incorporated in, map, is designated as potential wilderness. scenic river.

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‘‘(C) Section 7(a), with respect to the licensing ‘‘(A) The approximately 2.5-mile segment from ‘‘(247) SOUTH FORK CALAWAH RIVER, WASH- of dams, water conduits, reservoirs, the headwaters to the boundary of the Wonder INGTON.—The segment of the South Fork powerhouses, transmission lines, or other project Mountain Wilderness, as a wild river. Calawah River and the major tributary Sitkum works, shall apply to the approximately 5-mile ‘‘(B) The approximately 7.4-mile segment from River from the headwaters to Hyas Creek to be segment from the City of Port Townsend water the boundary of the Wonder Mountain Wilder- administered by the Secretary of Agriculture, intake facility to the Olympic National Forest ness to the head of Wynoochee Reservoir, as a except those portions of the river within the boundary. recreational river. boundaries of Olympic National Park shall be ‘‘(234) DOSEWALLIPS RIVER, WASHINGTON.—The ‘‘(241) EAST FORK HUMPTULIPS RIVER, WASH- administered by the Secretary of the Interior, segment of the Dosewallips River from the head- INGTON.—The segment of the East Fork including the following segments in the fol- waters to the private land in T. 26 N., R. 3 W., Humptulips River from the headwaters to the lowing classes: sec. 15, to be administered by the Secretary of Olympic National Forest boundary to be admin- ‘‘(A) The approximately 15.7-mile segment of Agriculture, except that portions of the river istered by the Secretary of Agriculture, in the the South Fork Calawah River from the head- within the boundaries of Olympic National Park following classes: waters to the Sitkum River, as a wild river. shall be administered by the Secretary of the In- ‘‘(A) The approximately 7.4-mile segment from ‘‘(B) The approximately 0.9-mile segment of terior, in the following classes: the headwaters to the Moonlight Dome Wilder- the South Fork Calawah River from the Sitkum ‘‘(A) The approximately 12.9-mile segment ness boundary, as a wild river. River to Hyas Creek, as a scenic river. from the headwaters to Station Creek, as a wild ‘‘(B) The approximately 10.3-mile segment ‘‘(C) The approximately 1.6-mile segment of river. from the Moonlight Dome Wilderness boundary the Sitkum River from the headwaters to the ‘‘(B) The approximately 6.8-mile segment from to the Olympic National Forest boundary, as a Rugged Ridge Wilderness boundary, as a wild Station Creek to the private land in T. 26 N., R. scenic river. river. 3 W., sec. 15, as a scenic river. ‘‘(242) WEST FORK HUMPTULIPS RIVER, WASH- ‘‘(D) The approximately 11.9-mile segment of ‘‘(235) DUCKABUSH RIVER, WASHINGTON.—The INGTON.—The approximately 21.4-mile segment the Sitkum River from the Rugged Ridge Wilder- segment of the Duckabush River from the head- of the West Fork Humptulips River from the ness boundary to the confluence with the South waters to the private land in T. 25 N., R. 3 W., headwaters to the Olympic National Forest Fork Calawah, as a scenic river. sec. 1, to be administered by the Secretary of Ag- Boundary, to be administered by the Secretary ‘‘(248) SOL DUC RIVER, WASHINGTON.—The seg- riculture, except that portions of the river with- of Agriculture, as a scenic river. ment of the Sol Duc River from the headwaters ‘‘(243) QUINAULT RIVER, WASHINGTON.—The in the boundaries of Olympic National Park to the Olympic National Park boundary to be segment of the Quinault River from the head- shall be administered by the Secretary of the In- administered by the Secretary of the Interior, waters to private land in T. 24 N., R. 8 W., sec. terior, in the following classes: including the following segments of the 33, to be administered by the Secretary of the ‘‘(A) The approximately 19.0-mile segment mainstem and certain tributaries in the fol- Interior, in the following classes: from the headwaters to the Brothers Wilderness lowing classes: ‘‘(A) The approximately 16.5-mile segment boundary, as a wild river. ‘‘(A) The approximately 7.0-mile segment of from the headwaters to Graves Creek, as a wild ‘‘(B) The approximately 1.9-mile segment from the Sol Duc River from the headwaters to the river. the Brothers Wilderness boundary to the private end of Sol Duc Hot Springs Road, as a wild land in T. 25 N., R. 3 W., sec. 1, as a scenic ‘‘(B) The approximately 6.7-mile segment from Graves Creek to Cannings Creek, as a scenic river. river. ‘‘(B) The approximately 10.8-mile segment of ‘‘(236) HAMMA HAMMA RIVER, WASHINGTON.— river. ‘‘(C) The approximately 1.0-mile segment from the Sol Duc River from the end of Sol Duc Hot The segment of the Hamma Hamma River from Cannings Creek to private land in T. 24 N., R. Springs Road to the Olympic National Park the headwaters to the eastern edge of the NW1/ 8 W., sec. 33, as a recreational river. boundary, as a scenic river. 4 sec. 21, T. 24 N., R. 3 W., to be administered ‘‘(244) QUEETS RIVER, WASHINGTON.—The seg- ‘‘(C) The approximately 14.2-mile segment of by the Secretary of Agriculture, in the following ment of the Queets River from the headwaters to the North Fork Sol Duc River from the head- classes: the Olympic National Park boundary to be ad- waters to the Olympic Hot Springs Road bridge, ‘‘(A) The approximately 3.1-mile segment from ministered by the Secretary of the Interior, ex- as a wild river. the headwaters to the Mt. Skokomish Wilderness cept that portions of the river outside the ‘‘(D) The approximately 0.2-mile segment of boundary, as a wild river. boundaries of Olympic National Park shall be the North Fork Sol Duc River from the Olympic ‘‘(B) The approximately 5.8-mile segment from administered by the Secretary of Agriculture, in- Hot Springs Road bridge to the confluence with the Mt. Skokomish Wilderness boundary to cluding the following segments of the mainstem the Sol Duc River, as a scenic river. Lena Creek, as a scenic river. ‘‘(E) The approximately 8.0-mile segment of ‘‘(C) The approximately 6.8-mile segment from and certain tributaries in the following classes: ‘‘(A) The approximately 28.6-mile segment of the South Fork Sol Duc River from the head- Lena Creek to the eastern edge of the NW1/4 sec. the Queets River from the headwaters to the waters to the confluence with the Sol Duc River, 21, T. 24 N., R. 3 W., as a recreational river. confluence with Sams River, as a wild river. as a scenic river. ‘‘(237) SOUTH FORK SKOKOMISH RIVER, WASH- ‘‘(B) The approximately 16.0-mile segment of ‘‘(249) LYRE RIVER, WASHINGTON.—The ap- INGTON.—The segment of the South Fork the Queets River from the confluence with Sams proximately 0.2-mile segment of the Lyre River Skokomish River from the headwaters to the River to the Olympic National Park boundary, from Lake Crescent to the Olympic National Olympic National Forest boundary to be admin- as a scenic river. Park boundary, to be administered by the Sec- istered by the Secretary of Agriculture, in the ‘‘(C) The approximately 15.7-mile segment of retary of the Interior as a scenic river.’’. following classes: the Sams River from the headwaters to the con- (b) EFFECT.—The amendment made by sub- ‘‘(A) The approximately 6.7-mile segment from fluence with the Queets River, as a scenic river. section (a) does not affect valid existing water the headwaters to Church Creek, as a wild river. ‘‘(D) The approximately 17.7-mile segment of rights. ‘‘(B) The approximately 8.3-mile segment from Matheny Creek from the headwaters to the con- Church Creek to LeBar Creek, as a scenic river. SEC. 604. EXISTING RIGHTS AND WITHDRAWAL. fluence with the Queets River, as a scenic river. (a) IN GENERAL.—In accordance with section ‘‘(C) The approximately 4.0-mile segment from ‘‘(245) HOH RIVER, WASHINGTON.—The segment LeBar Creek to upper end of gorge in the NW1/ 12(b) of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of the Hoh River and the major tributary South (16 U.S.C. 1283(b)), nothing in this title or the 4 sec. 22, T. 22 N., R. 5 W., as a recreational Fork Hoh from the headwaters to Olympic Na- river. amendment made by section 603(a) affects or ab- tional Park boundary, to be administered by the rogates existing rights, privileges, or contracts ‘‘(D) The approximately 6.0-mile segment from Secretary of the Interior, in the following class- the upper end of the gorge to the Olympic Na- held by private parties, nor does this title in any es: way modify or direct the management, acquisi- tional Forest boundary, as a scenic river. ‘‘(A) The approximately 20.7-mile segment of tion, or disposition of lands managed by the ‘‘(238) MIDDLE FORK SATSOP RIVER, WASH- the Hoh River from the headwaters to Jackson Washington Department of Natural Resources INGTON.—The approximately 7.9-mile segment of Creek, as a wild river. the Middle Fork Satsop River from the head- ‘‘(B) The approximately 6.0-mile segment of on behalf of the State of Washington. (b) WITHDRAWAL.—Subject to valid existing waters to the Olympic National Forest bound- the Hoh River from Jackson Creek to the Olym- rights, the Federal land within the boundaries ary, to be administered by the Secretary of Agri- pic National Park boundary, as a scenic river. culture, as a scenic river. ‘‘(C) The approximately 13.8-mile segment of of the river segments designated by this title and ‘‘(239) WEST FORK SATSOP RIVER, WASH- the South Fork Hoh River from the headwaters the amendment made by section 603(a) is with- INGTON.—The approximately 8.2-mile segment of to the Olympic National Park boundary, as a drawn from all forms of— the West Fork Satsop River from the headwaters wild river. (1) entry, appropriation, or disposal under the to the Olympic National Forest boundary, to be ‘‘(D) The approximately 4.6-mile segment of public land laws; administered by the Secretary of Agriculture, as the South Fork Hoh River from the Olympic Na- (2) location, entry, and patent under the min- a scenic river. tional Park boundary to the Washington State ing laws; and ‘‘(240) WYNOOCHEE RIVER, WASHINGTON.—The Department of Natural Resources boundary in (3) disposition under all laws relating to min- segment of the Wynoochee River from the head- T. 27 N., R. 10 W., sec. 29, as a recreational eral and geothermal leasing or mineral mate- waters to the head of Wynoochee Reservoir to be river. rials. administered by the Secretary of Agriculture, ‘‘(246) BOGACHIEL RIVER, WASHINGTON.—The SEC. 605. TREATY RIGHTS. except that portions of the river within the approximately 25.6-mile segment of the Nothing in this title alters, modifies, dimin- boundaries of Olympic National Park shall be Bogachiel River from the source to the Olympic ishes, or extinguishes the reserved treaty rights administered by the Secretary of the Interior, in National Park boundary, to be administered by of any Indian tribe with hunting, fishing, gath- the following classes: the Secretary of the Interior, as a wild river. ering, and cultural or religious rights in the

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You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by ref- erence to the latest statement titled ‘‘Budgetary ica’s Wilderness Act. One proposed addition that is particu- Effects of PAYGO Legislation’’ for this Act, sub- The addition of these areas stems larly concerning, because it has local mitted for printing in the Congressional Record from extensive conversations I had opposition, is the Papoose Canyon. by the Chairman of the House Budget Com- with local stakeholders, Tribes, and Montezuma and Dolores Counties op- mittee, provided that such statement has been outdoor recreation groups. pose the wilderness designation of Pa- submitted prior to the vote on passage. The first one is Diamond Breaks, a poose Canyon. The Acting CHAIR. No further wilderness study area in northwest Col- The wilderness study area falls with- amendment to the bill, as amended, orado that is attached to our State’s in the Canyons of the Ancients Na- shall be in order except those printed beloved Dinosaur National Monument. tional Monument, which I have worked in House Report 116–395. Each such fur- This area was recommended for wilder- to preserve. The land already has strict ther amendment may be offered only in ness designation by the Bureau of Land Federal protections so wilderness des- the order printed in the report, by a Management under George H.W. Bush. ignation is not necessary. Member designated in the report, shall It is a favorite among the many Mr. Chairman, again, the BLM has be considered read, shall be debatable rafters, kayakers, and canoers who studied these lands and found them to for the time specified in the report visit the national monument every be unsuitable for wilderness. Monte- equally divided and controlled by the year, and preserving it has been a pri- zuma and Dolores Counties have re- proponent and an opponent, shall not ority for many conservation groups in quested the Papoose Canyon Wilder- be subject to amendment, and shall not my State. ness Study Area be released because be subject to a demand for division of Protecting this land will help provide the canyon is surrounded by private the question. economic security for an area of the land, which has created challenges State that depends heavily on our out- b 1330 when it comes to wildfire prevention. door recreation economy. Papoose Canyon Wilderness was not AMENDMENT NO. 1 OFFERED BY MS. DEGETTE The amendment also further protects originally in my colleague’s bill. In- The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order Papoose Canyon, another wilderness stead of consulting the counties that to consider amendment No. 1 printed in study area in southwest Colorado, near would be impacted by the addition and House Report 116–395. Cross Canyon, which is the area I men- considering their objections, we are Ms. DEGETTE. Mr. Chairman, I have tioned that I visited last August. here debating a last-minute amend- an amendment at the desk. Papoose Canyon has been a wilder- ment. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will ness study area since 1980. It lies with- Mr. Chair, I oppose this amendment, designate the amendment. in the Canyon of the Ancients National and I would encourage my colleagues The text of the amendment is as fol- Monument and, with an estimated 100 who believe that local voices must be a lows: ancestral Puebloan sites per square part of any land management decision Page 10, lines 18 and 19, strike ‘‘ ‘Cross Can- mile, has significant cultural value. By to vote ‘‘no.’’ yon Proposed Wilderness’, dated October 9, officially designating this area as fed- Mr. Chair, I reserve the balance of 2019’’ and insert ‘‘ ‘Papoose & Cross Canyon Proposed Wilderness’, and dated January 29, erally protected wilderness, we will my time. 2020’’. permanently preserve this sacred land Ms. DEGETTE. Mr. Chairman, I yield Page 12, after line 13, insert the following: for generations to come. myself such time as I may consume. (20) Certain lands managed by the Tres Finally, Mr. Chairman, this amend- Mr. Chair, I include in the RECORD a Rios Field Office of the Bureau of Land Man- ment protects north and south Pon- letter from a coalition of groups—the agement or located in the San Juan National derosa Gorge, which is often referred to San Juan Citizens Alliance, the Sierra Forest, which comprise approximately 10,844 as the Southwest Secret of Colorado. Club, the Sheep Mountain Alliance, the acres, as generally depicted on a map titled According to the Bureau of Land Man- Conservatives for Responsible Steward- ‘‘North & South Ponderosa Gorge Proposed ship, and the Western Colorado Alli- Wilderness’’, and dated January 31, 2020, agement, nearly 13,000 visitors come to which shall be known as the North Pon- this region every month during its ance—urging me to include these areas derosa Gorge Wilderness. peak season. It is a favorite among in the bill. (21) Certain lands managed by the Tres those looking to launch their non- FEBRUARY 4, 2020. Rios Field Office of the Bureau of Land Man- motorized boats on the Dolores River Hon. DIANA DEGETTE, agement or located in the San Juan National or backpack into the Chemehuevi Washington, DC. Forest, which comprise approximately 12,393 Mountains. Protecting this land has DEAR REP. DEGETTE: Thank you for the op- portunity to provide feedback on the Colo- acres, as generally depicted on a map titled also been a priority for conservation- ‘‘North & South Ponderosa Gorge Proposed rado Wilderness Act, HR 2546. We appreciate Wilderness’’, and dated January 31, 2020 ists in Colorado for decades. your relentless leadership in pursuit of pro- which shall be known as the South Pon- While each of these areas that would tecting Colorado’s BLM wild lands. derosa Gorge Wilderness. be protected under this amendment is It’s worth recalling that your original pro- (22) Certain lands managed by the Little unique, they are some of the most in- posal first introduced in 1999 encompassed 49 Snake Field Office of the Bureau of Land credible wilderness that our State has areas and almost 1.4 million acres, and was Management which comprise approximately to offer. Countless Coloradans, when the result of field work completed by con- 33,168 acres, as generally depicted on a map they found that this bill was coming servationists over the prior 20 years. The titled ‘‘Diamond Breaks Proposed Wilder- Colorado Wilderness Act has evolved over forward, came and asked me to include time, and most recently includes about 30 ness’’, and dated January 31, 2020 which shall these three unique areas in the legisla- be known as the Diamond Breaks Wilderness. areas with a little over 600,000 acres. (23) Certain lands managed by the Tres tion. There are several areas we wanted to high- Rios Field Office of the Bureau of Land Man- Mr. Chair, I hope my colleagues will light as HR 2546 moves towards consider- agement which comprises approximately honor their request and accept this ation by the House of Representatives. One 4,782 acres, as generally depicted on the map amendment, and I reserve the balance area consistently included in every version titled ‘‘Papoose & Cross Canyon Proposed of my time. of the bill since 1999 is Snaggletooth, an area Wilderness’ ’’’, and dated January 29, 2020 Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Chair, I rise in op- that encompasses the spectacular ponderosa which shall be known as the Papoose Canyon position to the amendment. gorge of the Dolores River Canyon. Wilderness. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman Snaggletooth was removed from the bill dur- ing consideration by the House Natural Re- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to from Colorado is recognized for 5 min- sources Committee, but we believe that with House Resolution 844, the gentlewoman utes. some modest boundary adjustments and from Colorado (Ms. DEGETTE) and a Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Chairman, I do rise clarifications about nearby rights-of-way Member opposed each will control 5 in opposition to the amendment before corridors that Snaggletooth can be reincor- minutes. us. porated into the legislation. It is without

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doubt one of the BLM’s crown jewels in Colo- Colorado Chapter Di- AMENDMENT NO. 2 OFFERED BY MR. MCCLINTOCK rado. rector, Sierra Club. The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order Papoose Canyon is one of three wilderness LEXI TUDDENHAM, to consider amendment No. 2 printed in study areas in Canyons of the Ancients Na- Executive Director, House Report 116–395. tional Monument. It was included in the Col- Sheep Mountain Al- orado Wilderness Act through 2007, but then liance. Mr. MCCLINTOCK. Mr. Chairman, I inexplicably omitted from subsequent bills. STEVE BONOWSKI, have an amendment at the desk. Papoose is adjacent to Cross Canyon, and Colorado-based Board The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will provides added protection for some of the member, Conserv- designate the amendment. richest cultural resource concentrations in atives for Respon- The text of the amendment is as fol- the Southwest. Like Cross Canyon, it is out- sible Stewardship. lows: side the McElmo Dome carbon dioxide re- EMILY HORNBACK, Page 234, after line 21, insert the following serves and is unlikely to provide any conflict Executive Director, (and redesignate subsequent provisions ac- with energy minerals. We encourage your in- Western Colorado cordingly): clusion of Papoose Canyon WSA in the Colo- Alliance. rado Wilderness Act as the other WSAs in TITLE VII—COUNTY APPROVAL OF Canyons of the Ancients National Monument Ms. DEGETTE. Mr. Chair, these areas WILDERNESS DESIGNATIONS are already in the bill. have all been protected for years. Two SEC. 701. COUNTY APPROVAL. While we might hope that National Monu- of them have already been wilderness No wilderness designation under this Act ment designation provided a level of con- study areas, and as I mentioned, they shall be effective in any county until the servation certainty, in the past few years we are in the area of the State where there county formally approves such designation. have observed that an Administration hos- is widespread public support and where The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to tile to the Antiquities Act could well pursue actions to undermine or eliminate the Na- they also are great economic drivers. House Resolution 844, the gentleman tional Monument status of Canyons of the They are appropriately contained in from California (Mr. MCCLINTOCK) and Ancients. Wilderness designation is a con- this bill. a Member opposed each will control 5 gressional action that cannot be overturned As I said, when these groups found minutes. at the whim of the executive branch and is out that this bill was moving along, The Chair recognizes the gentleman the tried and true approach to guaranteeing they urged me to include these really from California. the wildlands resources, wildlife habitat, and important historical and recreational Mr. MCCLINTOCK. Mr. Chairman, undisturbed cultural resources of Papoose the Federal Government owns just Canyon will be preserved into the future. areas in the bill. In 2009, you deferred to an effort by BLM to Mr. Chair, one last thing: I forgot to seven-tenths of 1 percent of the State undertake re-evaluation of wilderness can- thank Steve Bonowski, who is with of New York. It owns 1.1 percent of the didate areas in northwest Colorado, includ- Conservatives for Responsible Steward- State of Illinois. It owns just 1.8 per- ing a number of areas surrounding Dinosaur ship. He has been a real partner with us cent of the entire State of Texas. In National Monument that BLM had long rec- throughout, making the conservative fact, the Federal Government only ognized for their wilderness values, and re- argument of why we need to protect owns one-fourth of Washington, D.C. moved those areas from the Colorado Wilder- But then go farther west, and you ness Act. Unfortunately, once BLM’s unsuc- wilderness. cessful wilderness re-inventory concluded, Mr. Chair, I urge adoption of my will see the problem. The Federal Gov- these areas from northwest Colorado that amendment, and I yield back the bal- ernment owns and controls 62 percent had previously been included within every ance of my time. of the State of Alaska, two-thirds of version of the Colorado Wilderness Act from Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Chairman, I yield Utah, and four-fifths of the State of 1999 through 2007 were not reincorporated myself such time as I may consume. Nevada. It owns nearly half of my into the legislation. We encourage you to re- home State of California. In one coun- visit the status of these areas and consider Mr. Chair, I do appreciate the com- ments. Here is the reality: In the Can- ty in my district, Alpine County, the adding them back into the Colorado Wilder- Federal Government owns 96 percent. ness Act. These include one of the largest yon of the Ancients in the area that I People from the East have no idea Wilderness Study Areas in Colorado, Dia- am speaking to, these are already pro- mond Breaks, which is bounded both by Di- tected lands. The BLM, when we are what that means. That is all lands that nosaur National Monument and Browns Park talking about a wilderness study area, is off the local tax rolls. That is all National Wildlife Refuge. Additional wilder- has stated that these do not qualify as land that carries increasingly severe ness quality lands surround Dinosaur Na- wilderness. restrictions on public use and access, tional Monument, and include the stunning which means it is generating very lit- When we look at our county commis- Yampa River gorge through Cross Mountain, tle economic activity for those regions. sioners, they are going to be the ones sandstone canyons across the southern ap- Often, Federal ownership means the proaches to the Monument, and extraor- in our remote rural areas who are Federal land-use policies are in direct dinary wildlife habitat on Cold Spring Moun- going to be responsible for dealing with contravention to the wishes of the tain. the potential of wildfire, which is local communities that are entangled Diamond Breaks straddles the Colorado- something that all Coloradans ought to Utah border. For many years, America’s Red with it. be well concerned about. Rock Wilderness legislation has been pend- Now, when we Republicans held the ing that includes the Utah portion of Dia- Without their support, with recogni- majority, one of our Federal lands ob- mond Breaks. Most recently, America’s Red tion that this land is protected, and jectives was to restore the Federal Rock Wilderness Act was reintroduced with with the BLM stating that this does Government as a good neighbor to 16 cosponsors in the Senate, S. 3056, that not qualify as a wilderness area, I once again includes wilderness designation those communities directly impacted would encourage my colleagues to vote by the Federal lands. The bill before us for the Utah portion of Diamond Breaks. In ‘‘no’’ on this amendment. 2017, a companion House bill was introduced, does exactly the opposite. This bill Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of HR 2044, cosponsored by 123 members of the adds 11⁄2 million acres of Federal land House and similarly included wilderness des- my time. to wilderness restrictions, meaning you ignation for Diamond Breaks in Utah. Pair- The Acting CHAIR. The question is can’t even bring a stroller on these ing Colorado legislation that completes des- on the amendment offered by the gen- lands. ignation for the Colorado portion of Dia- tlewoman from Colorado (Ms. This land grab is strongly opposed by mond Breaks makes obvious sense. DEGETTE). We are hopeful the Colorado Wilderness the local communities it would di- Act, HR 2546 will be favorably approved by The question was taken; and the Act- rectly affect. The Mesa County com- the House. We look forward to working with ing Chair announced that the ayes ap- mission and Garfield County, Colorado, your office and Senate colleagues to further peared to have it. oppose this bill because of concerns it refine the Colorado Wilderness Act and see it Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Chair, I demand a will further restrict public access and successfully enacted into law. recorded vote. increase the risk of fire. The Congress- Respectfully yours, The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to man representing those areas opposes MARK PEARSON, Executive Director, clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- the legislation. San Juan Citizens ceedings on the amendment offered by Mr. Chair, 80 percent of Del Norte Alliance. the gentlewoman from Colorado will be County in California is already owned JIM ALEXEE, postponed. by the State and Federal Governments,

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MCCLINTOCK Council protests the enormous eco- things. The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order nomic burdens this bill would place on All the areas included in all the titles to consider amendment No. 3 printed in their city. So, too, the Grays Harbor of this bill are the result of multiyear House Report 116–395. County Commission and the city coun- collaborative efforts between bill spon- Mr. MCCLINTOCK. Mr. Chairman, I cils of Aberdeen and Cosmopolis in sors and stakeholders on the ground. have an amendment at the desk. Washington State beg us not to impose We have to remember that these The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will these restrictions on their commu- lands are publicly owned. They are not designate the amendment. nities, and I could go on. privately owned. They belong to every The text of the amendment is as fol- Representing the Sierra Nevada of American and future generations. lows: California, I can tell you there are no Frankly, I think that, as Members of Page 234, after line 21, insert the following more fierce or knowledgeable guard- Congress, we have the responsibility to (and redesignate subsequent provisions ac- ians of our forests than the people who listen to our constituents and to listen cordingly): live among them. My amendment sim- to the people of the United States, and TITLE VII—PRESERVING WILDERNESS ply restores the good neighbor policy the people of the United States want to CHARACTER AND WILD AND SCENIC the Republicans practiced for many preserve the very few special remain- RIVER CHARACTER years. It simply provides that wilder- ing wild places that we have. SEC. 701. PRESERVING WILDERNESS AND WILD ness restrictions cannot be imposed Mr. Chair, I encourage my colleagues AND SCENIC RIVER CHARACTER. until the county on which the land is (a) WILDERNESS.—The Secretary of Agri- to vote ‘‘no’’ on this amendment, and I culture or the Secretary of the Interior, as located approves of them. yield back the balance of my time. Mr. Chair, I would ask my Demo- appropriate, may exempt from any wilder- Mr. MCCLINTOCK. Mr. Chairman, I ness designated under this Act any area de- cratic colleagues to show a little hu- would simply ask the gentlewoman, if termined by that Secretary not to meet the mility and a little mercy in exercising it is true that local people affected by definition of wilderness under the Wilderness their power by listening to the people this bill actually support it, then what Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.). most affected by their decisions and does she have to fear from getting their (b) WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS.—The Sec- adopt this amendment. approval? Her opposition to this retary of Agriculture or the Secretary of the Mr. Chair, I reserve the balance of Interior, as appropriate, may exempt from amendment puts the lie to her claim any wild and scenic river designated by an my time. that the local people support it and Ms. DEGETTE. Mr. Chair, I rise in amendment in this Act any area determined tells us she doesn’t believe her own opposition to the amendment. by that Secretary not to meet the qualifica- rhetoric. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman tions for a wild, scenic, or recreational river Gifford Pinchot, the father of the under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 from Colorado is recognized for 5 min- U.S. Forest Service, propounded max- U.S.C. 1271 et seq.). utes. ims for good behavior by foresters. He The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to Ms. DEGETTE. Mr. Chair, I am so glad the author of this amendment has said, among other things: House Resolution 844, the gentleman asked us to listen to the people who A public official is there to serve the pub- from California (Mr. MCCLINTOCK) and this affects because we have. lic and not run them. a Member opposed each will control 5 Public support of acts affecting public minutes. That is why we found out that 71 per- rights is absolutely required. cent of the people in the affected areas, The Chair recognizes the gentleman It is more trouble to consult the public from California. the citizens, support this legislation. than to ignore them, but that is what you Mr. MCCLINTOCK. Mr. Chairman, That is why when I went to Cortez, were hired to do. Colorado, and had a townhall and there Get rid of an attitude of personal arro- when the Wilderness Act was adopted were 75 people there, 65 of them said gance or pride of attainment of superior in 1964, it designated about 9 million they were in support of the wilderness knowledge. acres; that is a little larger than the areas. Mr. Chairman, this bill turns these State of Maryland. Over the years, that We shouldn’t allow one or two local maxims upside down. has ballooned to 111 million acres, a elected officials, or even Members of land area the size of California. This b 1345 Congress, to have veto power over pres- bill adds 11⁄2 million acres more. That is ervation of Federal lands for future It says to local residents: We know the size of Delaware and half of Rhode generations. what’s best for you and your commu- Island combined. If this amendment were adopted and nities; your opinions are unimportant The restrictions in the wilderness the bill enacted, local governments to us, your wishes are irrelevant, and areas are severe. You can’t bring a bi- would be able to indefinitely delay a your voices are unheard. We’re in cycle on these lands. You can’t drive to Federal land designation approved by charge and we’ll damn well do as we a campsite. the House, the Senate, and signed into please. The Wilderness Act provides for wil- law by the President. I ask my Democratic colleagues to derness designation only for those Wilderness designation, which is the step back and consider how you would lands that are—and listen to this care- highest level of protection that we be- react to a government that takes such fully—‘‘an area where the Earth and stow, is solely at the discretion of Con- an attitude as that. community of life are untrammeled by gress and has been so since the original My amendment simply asks the peo- man, where man himself is a visitor Wilderness Act. It is intended to pro- ple and trusts the people. If we are still who does not remain’’ and ‘‘an area of vide permanent protection for excep- a government of, by, and for the peo- underdeveloped Federal land retaining tional landscapes, and it is a key tool ple, that is the least we can do. its primeval character and influence, for preserving undisturbed lands. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- without permanent improvements or So what are we going to do? Are we ance of my time. human habitation, which is protected going to be at the whim of local elec- The Acting CHAIR. The question is and managed so as to preserve its nat- tions to decide who should support it? on the amendment offered by the gen- ural conditions.’’ And who decides? Why do the county tleman from California (Mr. MCCLIN- Well, much of the land in this bill commissioners get veto power? What TOCK). doesn’t begin to meet these criteria. about the mayors and city councils? The question was taken; and the Act- The Department of the Interior, and While the Montezuma County com- ing Chair announced that the noes ap- the local communities directly affected missioners may oppose the designation peared to have it. by this bill, are warning us that this

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This amendment firefighting and fire suppression equip- This amendment would give unprece- assures that the lands affected by this ment is currently allowed on these dented and problematic power to the bill meet the criteria of the original lands but would be severely restricted Secretary to override Congress, based laws that they invoke. if the land is designated as wilderness. on no criteria, other than what they Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- All you can use in a wilderness area, wanted to do. ance of my time. without special permission, is a hand- Now, if my colleagues had questions Ms. DEGETTE. Mr. Chairman, I do saw, a shovel, and an axe to fight a about if these areas are worthy of des- agree that wilderness is reserved for fire. ignation, they only have to look at the those very special few areas that are To include such acreage under the bill reports, where we extensively docu- left that truly are wild. Wilderness Act makes a mockery of its mented the outstanding values of the I challenged the gentleman to tell me original intent and poses a direct public lands and rivers included in this which area, which acre in this bill does threat to the tourism, livelihoods, jobs, bill. not meet the Wilderness Act criteria, safety, and quality of life of the com- Now, I would just challenge the gen- and he did not do so. And that is be- munities adjacent to them. tleman to tell me which of the wilder- cause every acre of wilderness that my Abraham Lincoln once told of the ness designations in this legislation do cosponsors and I have designated meets farmer who said: ‘‘I ain’t greedy for not meet wilderness criteria, because it that criteria. It has been vetted, and it land. All I want is what’s next to is for Congress to make that decision, is one of those very few pristine areas mine.’’ That appears to be the new not the executive branch. And we need that we should protect. motto of the Democrats, and it is hav- to retain our Article I power every day By the way, in Colorado, even if this ing a devastating impact on our moun- and in every way. bill is adopted, still, only less than 10 tain and rural communities. For that reason, I oppose this amend- percent of our land will be wilderness The amendment I offer simply pro- ment, and I reserve the balance of my and as it should be, because wilderness vides that the relevant Department time. should be protected as a wild area. Secretary, either Agriculture or Inte- Mr. MCCLINTOCK. Mr. Chairman, I will say, though, that is not what rior, can exempt those lands contained once again, I would ask the gentle- this amendment does. What this in this bill that do not meet the legal woman that if what she says is true, amendment does is it cedes determina- requirements of the Wilderness Act or that the lands in this bill meet the tion of what is wilderness from the the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, restor- legal requirements, she has nothing to Congress, which should be determining ing the original intent of these laws. fear from my amendment. Only where this, to the administration, another Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance the land does not meet legal require- erosion of an Article I power. That is of my time. ments can a Secretary exempt it. why I oppose this amendment, and I Ms. DEGETTE. Mr. Chairman, I One of the objectives we had set when urge a ‘‘no’’ vote. claim the time in opposition. we were in the majority was to restore Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman public access to the public lands. These ance of my time. from Colorado is recognized for 5 min- lands are set aside for the use, enjoy- The Acting CHAIR. The question is utes. ment, and recreation of the American on the amendment offered by the gen- Ms. DEGETTE. Mr. Chair, this people for all time. And that includes a tleman from California (Mr. MCCLIN- amendment, just like the prior amend- wide range of activities, most of which TOCK). ment, is another attempt to cede con- are prohibited under wilderness or wild The question was taken; and the Act- gressional responsibility. and scenic rivers designation. Such se- ing Chair announced that the noes ap- I can assure the gentleman that vere restrictions on public access peared to have it. every piece of land in this bill that is should be used very carefully and spar- Mr. MCCLINTOCK. Mr. Chairman, I designated as wilderness is, in fact, wil- ingly. demand a recorded vote. derness. The gentleman is right; in the My amendment simply says: That The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to statutory definition of wilderness there the lands affected by this bill must clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- is no mechanized or motorized equip- meet the legal definitions contained in ceedings on the amendment offered by ment. There is no mining or drilling. I the Wilderness Act and the Wild and the gentleman from California will be will say, for firefighting, you don’t just Scenic Rivers Act. It doesn’t modify postponed. have to use shovels; you can use other those acts; it affirms them. AMENDMENT NO. 4 OFFERED BY MR. BROWN OF things. The despots of Great Britain early on MARYLAND But, be that as it may, wilderness set aside a third of the countryside as The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order should be reserved for those very few the ‘‘King’s royal forests,’’ the private to consider amendment No. 4 printed in special areas that are untrammeled by preserves of the royal court and their House Report 116–395. man, just like the Wilderness Act says. hangers-on. Commoners were severely Mr. BROWN of Maryland. Mr. Chair, I will also guarantee, Mr. Chair, that restricted from these lands under dra- I have an amendment at the desk. every acre that is designated wilder- conian penalties. They were so re- The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will ness has been gone over by the spon- sented by the British people that no designate the amendment. sors, by the citizens, by the activists, fewer than five clauses in the Magna The text of the amendment is as fol- and it qualifies as wilderness. Carta were devoted to redressing these lows: In the Colorado Wilderness Act, two- grievances. At the end of the bill insert the following: thirds of the areas have been managed The American public lands were sup- TITLE VIII—MISCELLANEOUS as wilderness because they are wilder- posed to be exactly the opposite of the SEC. 801. PROMOTING HEALTH AND WELLNESS ness study areas, and they have been King’s forests. These are lands set FOR VETERANS AND managed as wilderness for over 30 aside for the common enjoyment of the SERVICEMEMBERS. The Secretary of Interior and the Sec- years; so these areas are wilderness. American people in all the many and retary of Agriculture are encouraged to en- Why, then, would I object to this varied outdoor activities and pursuits sure servicemember and veteran access to amendment? Because what it does is it that they cherish. public lands designed by this Act for the pur- cedes Congress’ powers to the executive By ignoring the legal definitions of poses of outdoor recreation and to partici- branch. And, frankly, with this admin- the Wilderness and Wild and Scenic pate in outdoor-related volunteer and istration, that is the last thing I think Rivers Acts and scooping up and put- wellness programs. we should do in deciding what wilder- ting off-limits to most activities vast The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to ness is. tracts of land held by and for the pub- House Resolution 844, the gentleman

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Mr. Chair, I claim the I thank Chairman GRIJALVA and Con- b 1400 time in opposition, although I am not gresswoman DEGETTE for their hard opposed to the amendment. work on this bill. AMENDMENT NO. 5 OFFERED BY MR. PANETTA The Acting CHAIR (Mr. CUELLAR). Our public lands are iconic features The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order Without objection, the gentleman from of the American landscape. It is our to consider amendment No. 5 printed in Idaho is recognized for 5 minutes. duty to preserve and protect these House Report 116–395. There was no objection. treasured lands, and to be responsible Mr. PANETTA. Mr. Chair, I have an Mr. FULCHER. Mr. Chairman, as stewards so that future generations amendment at the desk. stated, this amendment allows the Sec- can enjoy them as much as we do The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will retary of the Interior or the Secretary today. designate the amendment. of Agriculture to manage for fire, in- The Protecting America’s Wilderness The text of the amendment is as fol- sects, or disease the wilderness areas Act recognizes the irreplaceable value lows: designated by this act. Again, I am not of public lands in our lives by safe- At the end of the bill insert the following: opposed to that, but I just want to guarding public lands and waters TITLE VIII—MISCELLANEOUS point out in real life what really hap- across Colorado, California, and Wash- SEC. 801. FIRE, INSECTS, AND DISEASES. pens. ington. Nothing in this Act may be construed to Many wilderness areas are overgrown But the value of these lands goes far limit the authority of the Secretary of the and suffer from insect infestations. We beyond their vast ecological diversity. Interior or the Secretary of Agriculture have already talked about that. That They offer our veterans a unique oppor- under section 4(d)(1) of the Wilderness Act contributes significantly to uncontrol- tunity to heal after they return home (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(1)), in accordance with ex- lable wildfires that really don’t respect from the frontlines. isting laws (including regulations). manmade boundaries very well. My amendment strengthens this bill The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to In wilderness areas, the reality is by promoting the health and wellness House Resolution 844, the gentleman that fires are allowed to continue, and of our veterans and servicemembers from California (Mr. PANETTA) and a they are only suppressed once they through access to lands protected with- Member opposed each will control 5 leave that wilderness boundary. That is in this bill, outdoor recreation, and minutes. a particular bummer for wildlife. We participation in volunteer programs. The Chair recognizes the gentleman haven’t talked about what happens in The great American outdoors is from California. those situations, that wildlife is often uniquely positioned to provide thera- Mr. PANETTA. Mr. Chair, I rise to decimated by this type of activity. peutic benefits to our veterans and offer an amendment today to H.R. 2546, The other thing I just want to point brave men and women in service. As Protecting America’s Wilderness Act. out is that mechanized fire mitigation they transition from service, or a uni- As we know, this bill would provide tools are banned in wilderness areas for form, to civilian life, public lands have permanent protections for approxi- anybody, including the Department of been shown to help them reconnect, re- mately 1.3 million acres of Federal the Interior, Department of Agri- cover, and heal. land, including in California, and 1,200 culture, or the Forest Service. That is We make a sacred promise to every miles of rivers. Not only will it provide another thing that is bothersome about veteran, and it is our duty to serve vital protections for some of our most all of this is that, when we make these them as they have served us and ensure precious natural resources, but it will designations, we throw out the com- that they can actively benefit from all also improve outdoor recreational op- monsense ability to use appropriate that our landscapes have to offer. By portunities for underserved commu- tools when there are problems. doing so, we honor not only the impor- nities. Again, we are in support of this tance of these lands, but also those Now, my amendment ensures that, as amendment, but it will do nothing to who continue to serve this country we work to protect, conserve, and improve the conditions in these wilder- today. enjoy Federal public lands, we also ness areas. I encourage my colleagues to support prioritize the safety of our commu- Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of this amendment and the underlying nities. This amendment gives the au- my time. bill. thority to the Secretary of the Depart- Mr. PANETTA. Mr. Chair, I yield 2 Mr. FULCHER. Will the gentleman ment of the Interior and the Secretary minutes to the gentleman from Cali- yield? of the Department of Agriculture to fornia (Mr. CARBAJAL), my good friend Mr. BROWN of Maryland. I yield to ensure that they are able to manage from the southern coast of California. the gentleman from Idaho (Mr. for fire, insects, and disease in wilder- Mr. CARBAJAL. Mr. Chair, I thank FULCHER), the minority manager. ness areas, particularly during times of Mr. PANETTA for offering this impor- Mr. FULCHER. Mr. Chairman, I just crisis. tant amendment which further clari- want to make a comment. We haven’t In California, we are, unfortunately, fies that nothing in this bill would been shy so far today over here on no stranger to the threat of wildfires; hinder any fuels management or fire criticizing where we see issues. I just and with climate change, wildfire sea- suppression activities on our public wanted to communicate with the gen- sons are becoming wildfire years. lands. tleman that, in this case, I also want Now, wildfires do not stop at prop- I represent the central coast of Cali- to point out the positive things. erty lines, so neither should our Fed- fornia, and we have seen our share of I support the gentleman’s amend- eral efforts to fight wildfires and better wildfires. I believe that, if we can take ment, and I commend him for bringing manage our forestland. As we work to preventative measures to address any that forward. fight the effects of climate change and wildfire risks, we should. Mr. BROWN of Maryland. Mr. Chair- the impacts on our forests, we must As a former county supervisor for man, I just want to say thank you to also take every action that we can to Santa Barbara County, I have experi- the gentleman and all the Members of protect the families and the homes in enced firsthand the obstacles and chal- Congress who, not only during the these vulnerable communities. lenges of balancing red tape and co- course of this bill and the amendments In putting forward new and critical ordinating amongst stakeholders. As a and the debate but as a tradition, in a protections on land—from the red- supervisor, I helped implement the bipartisan manner are supporting our woods to the Los Padres National For- first community wildfire protection men and women in uniform, those who est, to the San Gabriel Mountains—we plan in Santa Barbara County.

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Specifically, section 305(b) of my The amount of public lands at high this is not an area that is appropriate bill explicitly addresses these concerns. risk for catastrophic wildfire is truly for logging, but you can also see some I urge my colleagues to support this sobering. Just last year, the chief of charred wood from a recent fire. But amendment as well. the Forest Service warned that a bil- overall, look at how this area has Mr. PANETTA. Mr. Chair, I want to lion acres of land across America are at regrown and the beautiful flowers that thank my good friend and neighbor to risk of catastrophic wildfire. bloomed after the fire. This is what a the south, Representative CARBAJAL, This is especially true in the three resilient landscape looks like, and it is and I reserve the balance of my time. States addressed in the legislation be- what we are protecting in this bill. fore us, all three of which rank in the The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman Furthermore, we have said this over top 10, nationally, for severe threat of has the only time remaining. The gen- and over and over, and I can’t stress it wildfire: California, number 1; Colo- tleman from Idaho has yielded back his enough, there is nothing that prevents rado, number 3; and Washington, num- time. suppression of an active wildfire in a ber 6. Mr. PANETTA. Mr. Chair, I yield wilderness area. And the Wilderness back the balance of my time. Mr. Chairman, I filed a bill today to plant a trillion trees. We can use for- Act allows management activities if The Acting CHAIR. The question is they are necessary to address fire, in- on the amendment offered by the gen- ests to help mitigate atmospheric car- bon. When we lock these forests away sects, and diseases, which is referenced tleman from California (Mr. PANETTA). in wilderness areas, we are taking that in no uncertain terms by Mr. PA- The question was taken; and the Act- NETTA’s amendment. ing Chair announced that the ayes ap- off the table and actually adding to cli- mate change by putting forests at risk Wildfire, like climate change, is an peared to have it. of catastrophic wildfires that emit car- issue that always should be on our Mr. PANETTA. Mr. Chair, I demand bon. minds and inherent in our policies, but a recorded vote. This is a commonsense amendment. this red herring narrative that wilder- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to We don’t need to be putting these areas ness designation inherently increases clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- into wilderness areas and taking them wildfire is just simply not played out. ceedings on the amendment offered by off the table to use in fighting the I encourage my colleagues not to the gentleman from California will be mitigation of carbon. This amendment postponed. give in to these false assumptions and will make sure that we are not un- oppose this amendment. I urge a ‘‘no’’ AMENDMENT NO. 6 OFFERED BY MR. WESTERMAN wisely designating areas that have vote, and I reserve the balance of my The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order been identified at high risk of cata- time. to consider amendment No. 6 printed in strophic wildfire. Mr. WESTERMAN. Mr. Chairman, I House Report 116–395. I urge my colleagues to vote ‘‘yes’’ urge my colleagues to look at the Mr. WESTERMAN. Mr. Chair, I have on this amendment, and I reserve the science. I urge my colleagues to look an amendment at the desk. balance of my time. at the law, look at what wilderness The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will Ms. DEGETTE. Mr. Chair, I claim the designate the amendment. time in opposition. area means. It means untrampled by The text of the amendment is as fol- The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman man. It means man has a hands-off ap- lows: from Colorado is recognized for 5 min- proach to it. Page 234, after line 21, insert the following utes. Wilderness areas can be resilient to (and redesignate subsequent provisions ac- Ms. DEGETTE. Mr. Chairman, I yield fire if they are designated appro- cordingly): myself such time as I may consume. priately, but when we have the experts TITLE VII—PROTECTION FROM HIGH RISK Unlike the Panetta amendment that at the BLM and the Forest Service say- OF WILDFIRE we just debated, the Westerman ing these lands are not suitable for wil- SEC. 701. PROTECTION FROM HIGH RISK OF amendment contains no action or man- derness areas, when these areas are WILDFIRE. agement prescription to address wild- close to roads, when they are close to The Secretary of Agriculture or the Sec- fire risk on our public lands. Instead, homes and property, we are treading on retary of the Interior, as appropriate, may the amendment is another attempt by dangerous ground here. We are not ap- exempt from any wilderness designated my colleagues to override Congress’ plying the science. We are not applying under this Act any area determined by that constitutional responsibility to make the opinions of the experts. We are just Secretary to be at high risk for wildfire. law and, instead, give political ap- saying we want to randomly call some- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to pointees overly broad and unilateral thing wilderness area and think that, House Resolution 844, the gentleman authority to essentially veto an act of randomly, our approach is going to be from Arkansas (Mr. WESTERMAN) and a Congress. suppression. Member opposed each will control 5 This amendment contains the false If our idea of management is suppres- minutes. narrative that wilderness is a ‘‘no man- sion, we are losing ground. We should The Chair recognizes the gentleman agement’’ designation and that any be doing things to prevent fire. An from Arkansas. protective designation will inherently ounce of prevention is worth a pound of Mr. WESTERMAN. Mr. Chairman, increase wildfire risk. cure. And if our plan is we are just this is a commonsense amendment that That, in fact, is not true, and it is the going to roll the dice but we can put will help ensure that the lands des- opposite: Wilderness areas are some of the fire out when these wilderness ignated as wilderness in this package our most resilient natural landscapes. areas catch on fire, I think we are are not areas that are at high risk for Wilderness areas are usually far away sending the wrong message and we are catastrophic wildfire. from homes and other developed areas. making bad policy. One of the clear flaws of the package They don’t contain power lines or before us is the apparent arbitrary roads, which are major causes of So, again, I encourage my colleagues process that was taken in determining human-caused ignitions, as we saw to vote for this amendment that is the areas to designate as wilderness. At with the recent California fires. And if common sense and that will do good in the July 10 hearing that included the a fire does start in a wilderness area, the long run. bills in today’s package, the BLM and these landscapes are best equipped to Mr. Chair, I reserve the balance of Forest Service conveyed findings that endure those periodic disturbances, my time. a significant number of the proposed which can achieve important manage- Ms. DEGETTE. Mr. Chairman, just to wilderness additions are not suitable to ment objectives and enhance habitat reiterate, the way it works right now be added to the wilderness system. and ecosystem functions. with existing wilderness areas is that

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Pursuant to some lack of understanding about this benefit the ecosystem, then they are House Resolution 844, the gentleman designation, I would like to explain it allowed to burn, as they are in other from Arkansas (Mr. WESTERMAN) and a for the RECORD. areas of Federal land; but, if the re- Member opposed each will control 5 A potential wilderness designation gional director in the management minutes. typically means that an area has wil- plan has a wilderness that is near an The Chair recognizes the gentleman derness characteristics, but it recog- urban interface and it looks like homes from Arkansas. nizes that there is a nonconforming use and lives may be put at risk, they are Mr. WESTERMAN. Mr. Chair, this or activity that would otherwise be allowed, under the Wilderness Act, to strikes all the potential wilderness des- prohibited by a standard wilderness take that action. ignations proposed in this package, designation, which is exactly what my That is what I have been trying to which is a very vague and ambiguous colleagues on the other side of the aisle tell my colleagues for years now. I designation that gives broad discretion keep trying to argue. They keep trying think that the Panetta amendment to the relevant land management agen- to say: ‘‘Well, you know, you can’t makes that clear. I think that it allows cies to designate these areas as wilder- have motorized activities. You can’t us the power that we have in desig- ness at a later time. have this and that in wilderness,’’ and nating wilderness. As I previously mentioned during de- they are right. But that is why some of Again, we shouldn’t offload our bate on the last amendment, one of the these areas are potential wilderness. power to the executive branch or any clear flaws of the package before us is Some examples of potential wilder- other branch of government. I urge a the apparent arbitrary process that ness allowances that would be im- ‘‘no’’ vote on this amendment. was taken in determining the areas to pacted by this amendment include al- I yield back the balance of my time. designate as wilderness. This short- lowing redwood forest restoration, al- coming, unfortunately, extends to the lowing trail reconstruction using b 1415 potential wilderness designations in heavy equipment, and allowing the Mr. WESTERMAN. Mr. Chairman, if the bill as well. high-altitude helicopter operations in we are allowing management in an Official testimony from the land Colorado to continue in potential wil- area, then, by definition, it shouldn’t management agencies raised concerns derness, because those uses are not ap- be a wilderness area. If our plan is to about many of these suspect designa- propriate in wilderness but these areas put the fire out when it starts and it tions not possessing appropriate wil- have strong wilderness characteristics, could possibly do damage to property derness characteristics. but for that one activity. or life, that is not a very good plan. For example, in the Washington por- Potential wilderness designations We shouldn’t be putting areas into tion of this package, many of the 5,000 simply say this: manage the area for wilderness that is close to wildland- acres set to become potential wilder- the wilderness quality characteristics urban interfaces, that is close to where ness are largely near roads and include but continue to allow the specific use people live, and taking management large amounts of previously harvested or activity. Then when that noncon- completely off the table. stands of timber. forming use is removed, the area will I have wilderness areas in my district These are clearly roads that the pro- then revert to wilderness because and in my State, and they are managed ponents of this bill want to close. How- mostly that is what it is. as wilderness areas, which means they ever, this is the wrong way to do that. Potential wilderness provides exactly are not managed at all. Locking up vast swaths of land is a bad the type of management flexibility Again, this is common sense. Listen way to manage Federal land. that my colleagues claim is needed for to the experts. If this area is not suit- And I reiterate, if we want to do certain areas, but they want to strike able to be in a wilderness area, we something about atmospheric carbon all of these designations from the bill. shouldn’t be designating it a wilderness and use our forest as a tool, locking Frankly, it seems a little backward to area. them up where we can’t touch them is me. For some of my friends on the other I encourage my colleagues to vote for not the way to do that. We should be side of the aisle, I know it can be hard this amendment. Mr. Chair, I yield investing in sustainable, proactive to see these areas for anything other back the balance of my time. measures that balance both resource than their extractive potential, but I The Acting CHAIR. The question is stewardship and local input. see it from the other side of the coin. on the amendment offered by the gen- This amendment will remove some of These areas are strong wilderness tleman from Arkansas (Mr. the ambiguity from this package and areas; they just have a small noncon- WESTERMAN). will allow local communities to con- forming use that eventually will be re- The question was taken; and the Act- tinue to benefit from lands and roads moved, restoring these areas to wilder- ing Chair announced that the noes ap- in these areas. ness. That is why these areas are called peared to have it. Mr. Chair, it is for those reasons I potential wilderness. Mr. WESTERMAN. Mr. Chair, I de- again urge my colleagues to vote for Mr. Chair, I urge a ‘‘no’’ vote on this mand a recorded vote. this amendment. I reserve the balance amendment. I reserve the balance of The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to of my time. my time. clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- Ms. DEGETTE. Mr. Chair, I claim the Mr. WESTERMAN. Mr. Chair, there ceedings on the amendment offered by time in opposition. are a couple of things that I would like the gentleman from Arkansas will be The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman to point out here. postponed. from Colorado is recognized for 5 min- First off, I am having a hard time un- AMENDMENT NO. 7 OFFERED BY MR. WESTERMAN utes. derstanding the logic. I appreciate the The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order Ms. DEGETTE. Mr. Chair, plain and gentlewoman trying to explain what to consider amendment No. 7 printed in simple, this amendment would remove these potential wilderness areas are, House Report 116–395. all the potential wilderness from this but in the debate on the last amend- Mr. WESTERMAN. I have an amend- bill, which totals over 130,000 acres. ment, the gentlewoman pointed out ment at the desk. My colleagues are using this amend- that we shouldn’t be ceding any power The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will ment to claim that the wilderness to the executive branch, which desig- designate the amendment. areas in this bill don’t meet the defini- nating something a potential wilder- The text of the amendment is as fol- tion or intent of the wilderness des- ness area would cede all that power to lows: ignation. the executive branch to determine if Page 17, strike line 17 and all that follows Guess what? That is exactly why that could be a wilderness area in the through page 19, line 20. they are designated as ‘‘potential wil- future.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:16 Feb 13, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K12FE7.053 H12FEPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with HOUSE H1096 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE February 12, 2020 There is a process to designate a wil- the gentleman from Arkansas will be tion and national security can go hand derness area. It is called a wilderness postponed. in hand. study area. We have done that all AMENDMENT NO. 8 OFFERED BY MR. Mr. Chair, I urge my colleagues to across the country. I have seen it done CUNNINGHAM join me in supporting our amendment, in my State, and there are certain cri- The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order ensuring that our servicemembers can teria that you have to meet when you to consider amendment No. 8 printed in continue to utilize America’s diverse are in a wilderness study area to be House Report 116–395. natural resources to prepare to fight designated wilderness. Mr. CUNNINGHAM. Mr. Chair, I have and win in any environment. I reserve Congress can change the law if they an amendment at the desk. the balance of my time. want to. They can violate the Wilder- The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Chair, I ask unani- ness Protection Act that was put in designate the amendment. mous consent to claim the time in op- place, but that is not a wise thing to The text of the amendment is as fol- position, although I am not opposed. The Acting CHAIR. Is there objection do. lows: For instance, there is an area in my to the request of the gentleman from At the end of the bill insert the following: Colorado? State that is in a wilderness study area TITLE VIII—MISCELLANEOUS There was no objection. that has beautiful trees on it, but those SEC. 801. MILITARY ACTIVITIES. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman trees are loblolly pine trees. They are Nothing in this Act precludes— from Colorado is recognized for 5 min- nonnative to that site. So you could (1) low-level overflights of military air- utes. put that into a wilderness area, but by craft over wilderness areas; Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Chair, I would like definition, you can’t have nonnative (2) the designation of new units of special to thank my colleague, Mr. tree species on that site. airspace over wilderness areas; or CUNNINGHAM, for putting forward this Those are the kinds of things that (3) the establishment of military flight amendment. the agencies look for when they go training routes over wilderness areas. I do rise in opposition, though I am through a wilderness study program The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to not opposed, ultimately, to the amend- and when they propose to designate House Resolution 844, the gentleman ment. I am glad to join my colleague areas as wilderness. Just haphazardly from South Carolina (Mr. CUNNINGHAM) from South Carolina as a cosponsor, ul- doing it, putting it in areas where it and a Member opposed each will con- timately, of this amendment to be able shouldn’t be, and designating potential trol 5 minutes. to ensure that military overflights can wilderness is leaving the science out it, The Chair recognizes the gentleman continue over areas that will be des- and it is making it all about politics. from South Carolina. ignated wilderness under the Pro- Mr. Chair, again, I encourage my col- Mr. CUNNINGHAM. Mr. Chair, I rise tecting America’s Wilderness Act. leagues to be rational and to vote for in support of my amendment, which As my good friend from South Caro- this simple amendment. I reserve the would make crystal clear that our men lina is aware, my district is home to balance of my time. and women in uniform can continue to the High-Altitude Army National Ms. DEGETTE. Mr. Chair, I am pre- use the areas affected by this bill to Guard Aviation Training Site or pared to close if the gentleman is conduct the training that they need to HAATS, where our men and women in ready. I think I have the right to close. keep us safe. uniform learn how to fly rotary-wing Mr. Chair, I will reserve the balance of The underlying bill would designate aircraft safely in high-altitude envi- my time. over a million acres of federally owned ronments. Mr. WESTERMAN. Mr. Chair, again, land as new or potential wilderness, Mr. Chair, five wilderness or poten- I encourage the adoption of this com- safeguarding these important natural tial wilderness areas are to be estab- monsense amendment; that we let the resources for Americans to enjoy for lished within the HAATS training area science rule; that we keep land avail- generations. under the Protecting America’s Wilder- able, our precious land and our pre- But these lands not only provide us ness Act. It is essential that when the cious resources to use in this fight to with our outdoor recreation opportuni- time comes for aviation training to remove atmospheric carbon, to make ties; they also serve as an important take place for the readiness of our Armed Forces that it is not interfering the world a better place, and for envi- training ground for our Armed Forces with the current and future wilderness ronmental stewardship for the future. as they prepare to defend our country proposals being debated and introduced That is why I offered this amendment overseas. My bipartisan, commonsense amend- in Congress. and why I encourage my colleagues to Although the gentleman’s amend- ment would ensure that our military support it. ment doesn’t deal with the issue of aviators can continue to fly training Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of landing zones, I do believe it is an im- missions and traverse the more than my time. portant protection and a promising 1.3 million acres of wilderness des- Ms. DEGETTE. Mr. Chairman, the step forward. I would urge all of my ignated by this act. 131,702 acres of potential wilderness in colleagues to be able to support this Now, this is critical because some this bill, they are in many of the sec- amendment. I yield back the balance of areas affected by this bill are currently tions of this legislation, and they all my time. have strong wilderness characteristics used by servicemembers at the High- Mr. CUNNINGHAM. Mr. Chair, in but for one nonconforming use, which Altitude Army National Guard Avia- closing, I want to thank my friend will be eventually gone, in which case tion Training Site, which is rep- from Colorado, Mr. TIPTON, for joining it is imperative that we manage these resented by my colleague, Congress- me in offering this bipartisan amend- areas as wilderness. man TIPTON, who joined me in offering ment. Mr. Chair, I also want to thank Mr. Chair, that is why I oppose this this amendment. Chairman GRIJALVA and my colleagues amendment, and I urge my colleagues This facility is the only place mili- on the Natural Resources Committee to vote ‘‘no.’’ I yield back the balance tary helicopter pilots can learn the ad- for their work on this important legis- of my time. vanced power management skills need- lation. The Acting CHAIR. The question is ed to safely operate thousands of feet I hope that my colleagues on both on the amendment offered by the gen- above sea level. sides of the aisle will join me in sup- tleman from Arkansas (Mr. Given the mountainous regions our porting this amendment, which will WESTERMAN). troops presently operate in overseas, make clear that our military can con- The question was taken; and the Act- both in Iraq and Afghanistan, it is tinue to utilize the airspace above ing Chair announced that the noes ap- critically important that these train- these newly designated wilderness peared to have it. ing operations continue uninterrupted. areas. Mr. WESTERMAN. Mr. Chair, I de- Our public lands management agen- I yield back the balance of my time. mand a recorded vote. cies have a long history of working The Acting CHAIR. The question is The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to with our military leaders. When it on the amendment offered by the gen- clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- comes to protecting our public lands, tleman from South Carolina (Mr. ceedings on the amendment offered by this amendment shows that conserva- CUNNINGHAM).

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:16 Feb 13, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K12FE7.056 H12FEPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with HOUSE February 12, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1097 The question was taken; and the Act- designations are often punitive in nature for natural fuels due to unprecedented beetle ing Chair announced that the ayes ap- many public land users whose impact is neg- kill and the inability to lower fuel loads by peared to have it. ligible. In addition to ending multiple use of mechanized thinning under Wilderness des- Mr. CUNNINGHAM. Mr. Chair, I de- public lands, Wilderness designations: ignation; and 1. eliminate the opportunity to manage Whereas, the Wilderness Act would place mand a recorded vote. forest level concerns with the flexibility nec- undue hardship on anyone who cannot walk The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to essary for ever-changing conditions; or ride horseback to enjoy these areas of Col- clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- 2. remove the ability to properly address orado, such as the physically disabled or el- ceedings on the amendment offered by the tremendous buildup of natural fuels due derly, and would seem to violate the spirit of the gentleman from South Carolina to unprecedented beetle kill thus the Americans with Disabilities Act, if not will be postponed. compounding the potential and severity of the letter of the law; and wildfires; Whereas, Wilderness designation would b 1430 3. abolish future uses that enhance the so- place undue hardship on livestock growers to cial and economic futures of area residents AMENDMENT NO. 9 OFFERED BY MR. TIPTON maintain fences and water sources within and businesses; the Wilderness Areas; and The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order 4. place undue burden on adjacent property Whereas, once designated a Wilderness to consider amendment No. 9 printed in owners, lessees and other non-recreation for- Area, an act of Congress is needed to take House Report 116–395. est users who face potential loss of income the area out of Wilderness; and Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Chairman, I have due to restricted travel; Whereas, the numerous ‘‘Wilderness Study an amendment at the desk. 5. discriminate against citizens unable to Areas’’ identified within the Wilderness Act The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will walk or ride horseback, including those with have been inventoried as such over the past disabilities and the elderly. several decades, are mandated to be managed designate the amendment. As a County comprised of 72% public lands, The text of the amendment is as fol- as de facto Wilderness Areas, and can only be the Board believes the management of these released from this designation by an act of lows: public lands should be decided with area re- Congress; and Page 10, strike lines 15 through 20. source management plans developed in co- Whereas, Mesa County has acted in good Page 11, strike lines 3 through 9. operation with federal, state and local gov- faith through various memoranda of under- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to ernments as well as the multitude of user standing and as a cooperating agency as a groups and area citizens, not by a process House Resolution 844, the gentleman partner in land use planning with the Bureau where those most affected have no voice. of Land Management, the U. S. Forest Serv- from Colorado (Mr. TIPTON) and a Mem- Given the above concerns and those in the ice and other agencies regarding the long- ber opposed each will control 5 min- attached Resolution, Mesa County cannot term protection and management of special utes. support this proposed legislation. Further- areas worthy of unique management; and The Chair recognizes the gentleman more, we encourage the Colorado Congres- Whereas, Mesa County intends to continue from Colorado. sional delegation to introduce legislation to to coordinate cooperatively with the Bureau Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Chairman, I yield release all Wilderness Study Areas from of Land Management, the U. S. Forest Serv- myself such time as I may consume. their perpetual existence as de facto Wilder- ice and other agencies on land management ness. issues. Mr. Chair, I include in the RECORD a Please do not hesitate to contact the Mesa letter and a resolution from the Mesa Now, therefore the Board of County Com- County Commissioners should you wish to missioners of Mesa County, Colorado finds County Board of County Commis- discuss this further. that: sioners and a letter from the Monte- Sincerely, 1. The Colorado Wilderness Act of 2015 (HB zuma County Board of County Commis- ROSE PUGLIESE, 3336) is not in the best interest of the citizens sioners in opposition to the legislation Chair, Board of Coun- of Mesa County and the State of Colorado, that we have on the floor today. ty Commissioners. and it would cause undue economic hardship SCOTT MCINNIS, on the surrounding communities. MESA COUNTY, COLORADO, Commissioner. 2. Congress should release all Wilderness BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, JOHN JUSTMAN, Study Areas (WSA) in Mesa County from Grand Junction, CO, June 24, 2019. Commissioner. Re Colorado Wilderness Act of 2019, H.R. 2546. such designation to allow for true multiple use those lands that are unduly restricted Hon. DIANA DEGETTE, RESOLUTION # lll from appropriate use as WSAs. House of Representatives, A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COM- Now, therefore, be it Washington, DC. MISSIONERS OF MESA COUNTY, COLORADO OP- Resolved that the Board of County Commis- DEAR MS. DEGETTE: As the Board of Coun- POSING THE COLORADO WILDERNESS ACT OF sioners of Mesa County, Colorado: ty Commissioners (‘‘Board’’) for Mesa Coun- 2015 (H.R. 3336) AND CALLING ON CONGRESS TO 1. stands opposed to the Colorado Wilder- ty, Colorado, we are submitting this letter to RELEASE ALL WILDERNESS STUDY AREAS IN ness Act of 2015 (HB 3336) in its current form; voice our opposition to the Colorado Wilder- COLORADO and ness Act of 2019, H.R. 2546. Whereas, the Colorado Wilderness Act of 2. calls upon the Colorado Congressional Mesa County has a well-established history 2015 (H.R. 3336) (the ‘‘Wilderness Act’’) has delegation to introduce legislation to release of supporting sensible, multiple use of public been introduced into Congress as the latest all Wilderness Study Areas within Mesa lands and resources. The Board finds the pro- annual attempt to create Wilderness Areas County from such designation. posed Wilderness designations of more 140,000 without the participation or endorsement of Passed and Adopted this 21st day of Sep- acres within Mesa County unacceptable and the communities in which the areas are lo- tember 2015. in direct conflict of the Mesa County Resolu- cated; and tion adopted in opposition of the Colorado Board of County Commissioners of Mesa Whereas, Mesa County has formally de- County: Rose Pugliese, Chair. Wilderness Act of 2015, H.R. 3336 (enclosed). clared its position on previous Wilderness The areas proposed for Wilderness in Mesa proposals throughout the past years, (see Ex- MONTEZUMA COUNTY, County include: hibit A—MCA 2001–17, MCM 2008–049, MCM BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, 1. South Shale Ridge & Little Book Cliffs 2009–175); and Cortez, CO, May 28, 2019. Proposed Wilderness—29,045 acres (proposed Whereas, the Wilderness Act has been in- Re Colorado Wilderness Act of 2019. ‘‘Little Bookcliffs Wilderness’’) troduced by a Congressional Representative 2. South Shale Ridge & Little Book Cliffs who does not reside in or represent the con- Hon. DIANA DEGETTE, Proposed Wilderness—27,517 acres (proposed gressional districts that would be most im- Washington, DC. ‘‘South Shale Ridge Wilderness’’) pacted by this proposed legislation; and DEAR CONGRESSWOMAN: Respectfully, we 3. Bangs Canyon Proposed Wilderness— Whereas, motorized and mechanized recre- are writing you as a County Commission to 20,996 acres (proposed ‘‘Bangs Canyon Wilder- ation are prohibited within Wilderness let you know that Montezuma County ob- ness’’) Areas; and jects to the Colorado Wilderness Act of 2019. 4. Unaweep & Palisade Proposed Wilder- Whereas, motorized and mechanized recre- We have been consistently opposed since the ness—27,150 acres (proposed ‘‘Palisade Wil- ation are areas of important and steady eco- Act was first proposed. derness’’) nomic growth throughout Colorado and spe- We ask you to permanently withdraw 5. Unaweep & Palisade Proposed Wilder- cifically in Mesa County; and those portions of Montezuma County that ness—20,420 acres (proposed ‘‘Unaweep Wil- Whereas, the Wilderness Act will close off are included in the bill as per the BLM and derness’’) approximately 715,000 acres across the state our recommendations. These areas include; 6. Sewemup Mesa Proposed Wilderness— to all mechanized use, such as mountain Weber Mountain, Menefee Mountain, Cross 15,208 acres (proposed ‘‘Sewemup Mesa Wil- bikes, chainsaws, ATV’s, snowmobiles, and Canyon, Cahone Canyon and Squaw and Pa- derness’’) motorcycles; and poose Canyons. As the most restrictive designation in land Whereas, Colorado will face a potential Since the early 1990’s, Montezuma County management, the Board believes Wilderness firestorm with the tremendous buildup of has collaborated with federal land managers

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Mr. Chairman, the ma- ment to the underlying bill added addi- with federal land managers that allows us jority of the land in Title I of the un- better protect natural resources while also tional land to Montezuma and Dolores ensuring the public have access to their pub- derlying bill would be converted into Counties for wilderness designation. I lic lands. wilderness and it is in my district. will note that the counties are also op- We believe we already have a good strategy While I am never pleased when an- posed to these lands being added as in- in place for the protection of the WSAs being other Member of the House tries to tell dicated in their opposition letter. proposed for wilderness that maintains or my constituents what is best for them, While this amendment focuses on improves their current characteristics for fu- I get especially frustrated when they land in Montezuma County, I also want ture generations while providing better ac- ignore the opinions of elected officials cess for the public to enjoy those lands in a to say that the Mesa County Board of responsible and appropriate manner. in the communities in which they are County Commissioners has written to Congresswoman, seeking to make land management des- me and the bill’s sponsor about its op- We have seven major areas of concern with ignations. position to the bill and the proposed regard to the proposed Wilderness designa- For instance, I might think that des- wilderness additions in its county. tions in Southwest Colorado that we feel ignating wilderness between Denver There seems to be a common theme have not been addressed with us and you and Boulder would cut down on the need to be aware of: here. 1. Compatibility; the potential Wilderness challenges the State is facing with pop- I encourage my colleagues to support Area designation has some compatibility ulation growth might be something to my amendment. But given the lack of problems with the surrounding private lands, consider, yet I have refrained from in- local support this bill has in western their maintenance, and public access. troducing such a proposal. Colorado, this amendment is not 2. Best Protection of Resources; The pro- The underlying bill seeks to convert posed wilderness designations present a enough to fix the flaws of the bill. several wilderness study areas in the Therefore, I will encourage my col- threat to landscapes that have been well pro- Third Congressional District into wil- tected under the current management. leagues who believe that local input is 3. The proposed legislation will create derness. The two that I focused on in important in land management deci- management difficulties for both federal this amendment are in Montezuma sions to oppose the underlying bill. land managers and for surrounding private County. Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance During the hearing on the underlying landowners and threatens public health, of my time. safety and wellbeing. bill, Montezuma County Commissioner 4. The proposed legislation undermines the Ms. DEGETTE. Mr. Chairman, I Keenan Ertel testified in opposition to claim the time in opposition to the integrity of the BLM Land and Resource the proposed wilderness additions in Management Planning process. amendment. 5. Proposed wilderness designations can the county. In a letter he sent to me The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- trigger intense and protracted disputes over and to the bill’s sponsor, the board of tlewoman from Colorado is recognized downstream water rights. county commissioners wrote: for 5 minutes. 6. Economics. Wilderness Areas are not al- We have been consistently opposed since ways good for a local economy. Often Wilder- Ms. DEGETTE. Mr. Chairman, I have the act was first proposed. We ask you to nothing but great affection and respect ness leads to rural gentrification and dis- permanently withdraw those portions of rupts local cultures and traditions. Montezuma County that are included in the for my friend from the Third Congres- 7. The proposed legislation is a breach of bill as per the BLM and our recommenda- sional District, and I have worked with the local-federal cooperation that we have tions. him and his predecessors as I have de- all worked so hard to cultivate in Southwest Since the early 1990’s, Montezuma County veloped this bill over the last 20-plus Colorado. has collaborated with Federal land managers years, but I respectfully have to Conclusions and Recommendations. in an effort to develop public land manage- Montezuma County objects to the proposed strongly disagree with him over his ment strategies that provide reasonable and Wilderness designation of; proposal to remove these two areas responsible protection for our natural re- 1. Weber Mountain sources and wild lands. This collaboration from the legislation. 2. Menefee Mountain As a matter of fact, as I mentioned 3. Cross Canyon has built an effective working relationship 4. Cahone Canyon with Federal land managers that allows us earlier in general debate, I actually 5. Squaw and Papoose Canyon to better protect natural resources while went to these two areas over the Au- We request that these five WSAs be also ensuring the public have access to their gust recess and I visited these areas. I dropped from your Bill. And we further re- public lands. invited Mr. TIPTON to come, but he was quest your support in Congressional We believe we already have a good strategy unavailable. When we were in the Cross delisting of those five WSAs. in place for the protection of the WSAs being We also would request your support in proposed for wilderness that maintains or Canyon area, we rode in on horses be- working with the BLM to re-designate those improves their current characteristics for fu- cause there are no trails. It is com- WSAs as Special Recreational Management ture generations while providing better ac- pletely inaccessible. There we saw an- Areas (SRMAs) and provide input in devel- cess for the public to enjoy those lands in a cestral pueblos. We saw petroglyphs oping a customized protection plan for each responsible and appropriate manner. with our own eyes. SRMA that analyzes and mitigates the spe- In the letter, the commissioners When we went to the Weber-Menefee cific threats to the resources without throw- area to the area overlooking it, we saw ing away recreational opportunities that mention the BLM’s recommendation. may be perfectly suitable, and compatible This is because the BLM studied the really clearly how this area was wild with protection of resources. lands that my colleague is proposing to and needed protection. And, by the We can’t speak for the rest of the Western be added to wilderness and determined way, the areas with the noxious weeds Slope, but in Montezuma County, we ask that they are not suitable. In fact, one were several miles away, not even close that our efforts to work with the federal of the parcels has a D8 bulldozer sitting to the wilderness area. land management agencies be respected. Any on the land. This doesn’t meet the I do understand these concerns, but I needed land protection measures should be believe these two areas are a case developed through an open collaborative standard of untrammeled by man. process in conjunction with mandated land Aside from the fact that the BLM has study for who you should listen to and resource management planning and determined that these lands are not when you decide what wilderness NEPA processes. suitable for wilderness, the current should be. We do not feel that Wilderness Designation WSA designation has created manage- As I said in general debate, when has been propose through a collaborative and ment challenges for the county when it Commissioner Ertel came to testify be- transparent process at all. Please contact us comes to noxious weeds, wildfire pre- fore Congress, he rightly said that I at your earliest convenience. We look for- vention and mitigation, and managing had never been to these two areas. So, ward to working with you to craft specific last August I went there, and I toured protections that meet the public expecta- the challenges of the Federal-private tions, respects our culture and traditions, checkerboard that we see throughout the areas. I had a town hall meeting in and truly protect resources. the West. Cortez, which is the town that is right Sincerely yours, It is for all of these reasons, but espe- in between these two areas. We had THE MONTEZUMA COUNTY cially because of the local opposition, over 70 people who showed up at this

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:44 Feb 13, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A12FE7.017 H12FEPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with HOUSE February 12, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1099 town hall meeting, and I presented am saying. He says that the Cortez 29. Conservation Colorado/League of Con- what the bill was. Several other people town council and mayor are not man- servation Voters asked questions, presented opposing aging the county lands. Well, guess 30. Conservatives for Responsible Steward- views. what, the county commissioners aren’t ship At the end I just had a gut feeling 31. CoPIRG managing the Federal lands. These are 32. CU Environmental Center that there was support there, so I took Federal lands. These are wilderness 33. Defenders of Wildlife an impromptu survey, and I asked the study areas, and they have been wilder- 34. Earthjustice Legal Defense Fund people in that room, ‘‘How many of ness study areas for almost 30 years. 35. Endangered Species Coalition you, knowing what you know, would The residents, the local residents, they 36. Environment Colorado/Environment support designation of Cross Canyon are the ones that should care. They are America and Weber-Menefee as wilderness?’’ the ones using these areas and they 37. Friends of Browns Canyon 38. Friends of The Yampa Sixty-five people raised their hands. want them to be preserved. Then I asked, ‘‘How many of you would 39. Frying Pan Anglers Mr. Chairman, I refer again, on the 40. Grand Valley Audubon Society oppose it?’’ Four people raised their Western Slope in the areas referenced 41. Grand Valley Citizen’s Alliance hands. When I asked, ‘‘How many are in this bill, New Bridge Strategy did a 42. Great Old Broads for Wilderness neutral,’’ four people raised their poll last October of 2019, and they 43. High Country Citizen’s Alliance hands. found that in those areas, 71 percent of 44. Land & Water Fund of the Rockies It seems to me we shouldn’t be hav- Coloradans support wilderness protec- 45. La Sportiva ing local county commissioners have 46. Mesa County Wilderness Coalition tions for those already managed as 47. National Parks Conservation Associa- veto power either over the citizens in such, like these two areas. And 63 per- those areas or over the U.S. Congress tion cent supported expanding wilderness 48. National Wildlife Federation in determining wilderness. And by the protections across the State. These are 49. Natural Resources Defense Council way, the local mayor of Cortez and the the people who matter. These are the 50. Osprey town council have all voted to support people who care. 51. Outdoor Alliance designation of these areas—both of Also, we have a list of 80 different 52. Outdoor Industry Association which have been wilderness study areas groups, most of them on the Western 53. Patagonia 54. Protect Our Winters for over 30 years—permanently. Slope, and we have a list of 179 business That is why we need to keep these 55. Quiet Use Coalition owners and community leaders, most areas in our bill. That is why they need 56. Ridgway-Ouray Community Council of them on the Western Slope, who sup- to be designated as wilderness because 57. Roaring Fork Anglers port this legislation. The reason is be- they are wild and pristine. 58. Roaring Fork Audubon 59. Rocky Mountain Canoe Club And that is why I humbly and re- cause the local governments and the county governments are benefiting 60. Rocky Mountain Field Institute spectfully ask for a ‘‘no’’ vote on this 61. Rocky Mountain Recreation Initiative amendment from the visits that they have to these areas. 62. San Juan Citizen’s Alliance Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance 63. San Luis Valley Ecosystem Council of my time. In Cortez, one of the biggest employ- 64. Sopris Greens Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Chairman, I am ers is Osprey. Almost everybody has an 65. Sheep Mountain Alliance grateful that my colleague, who I also Osprey backpack or something in their 66. Sierra Club Rocky Mountain/Sierra have a lot of respect for, did come down home. They are selling their goods to Club to Montezuma County. the people who are using these areas. 67. Southern Rockies Ecosystem Project I hope while the gentlewoman was That is why I oppose this amend- 68. Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance there, she had the opportunity to spend ment. That is why we need to pass this 69. Trout Unlimited 70. Uncompahgre Valley Association a little money, buy a few presents to bill, and we need to protect these areas that are already wilderness study areas 71. Western Colorado Alliance for Commu- take back and help an area that is nity Action formerly Western Colorado Con- often left out and forgotten in Colo- and have been for 30 years, for the fu- gress rado. ture generations to come. 72. Western Environmental Law Center What the gentlewoman spoke to is I include in the RECORD the list of 73. Western Resource Advocates important. She mentioned that the business owners and the conservation 74. Western Slope Environmental Resource city council and the mayor were sup- and recreation groups, as well as the Council portive. That is great. But they aren’t survey from New Bridge Strategy. 75. Wild Connections responsible for the county lands, which 76. Wilderness Education Institute CONSERVATION AND RECREATION GROUPS IN 77. Wilderness Land Trust the county commissioners are respon- SUPPORT OF TITLE I: COLORADO WILDERNESS 78. Wilderness Workshop sible for. It was within the confines of ACT OF 2020 (DEGETTE—H.R. 2546) (80) 79. Wildlands Restoration Volunteers the city limits. Does that diminish 1. Access Fund 80. Winter Wildlands Alliance their right to be able to have an opin- 2. Aiken Audubon Society BUSINESSES IN SUPPORT OF TITLE I: COLORADO ion? It does not. 3. American Alpine Club WILDERNESS ACT OF 2020 (DEGETTE—H.R. What is not being addressed is these 4. American Hiking Society 2546) (187) are already protected lands. There isn’t 5. American Whitewater 6. Ancient Forest Rescue 1. Friends Fields Inc a person in the State of Colorado or in 7. Animas Riverkeeper 2. Hart’s Skating and Dancewear the country that can go on any of those 8. Arkansas Valley Audubon Society 3. House of Seasons lands and try to develop them, to put 9. Audobon Society Denver 4. Mr. Mike’s Repair in a road, to put in a tower for trans- 10. Audubon Rockies 5. Hill’s Aspen Gallery of Photography mission. That would have to go 11. Audubon Society of Greater Denver 6. Hotel Lenado through a planning process, a comment 12. Backcountry Hunters and Anglers 7. UTE Mountaineer 13. Backcountry Skiers Alliance 8. Bristlecone Mountain Sports process, if anything were to happen. 9. Taylor Creek Fly Shops Those local comments, the impacts 14. Biodiversity Legal Foundation 15. Big Agnes 10. Ames Burgess Ranch LLC that our county commissioners are see- 16. Black Canyon Audubon Society 11. Boulder Mountain Repair ing, those who are responsible for the 17. Blue River Anglers 12. Little Mountain land should not be ignored, should be 18. Boulder County Aububon Soc. 13. Montgomery Partnership Architecture listened to, and I would encourage the 19. Center for Environmental Citizenship 14. Mountain Sports adoption of my amendment. 20. Central Colorado Wilderness Coalition 15. Target Earth International Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- 21. Clean Water Advocacy Center 16. The Cup Espresso Cafe´ ance of my time. 22. Colorado Mountain Club 17. Neptune Mountaineering 23. Colorado Native Plant Society 18. Big City Blues Ms. DEGETTE. Mr. Chairman, the 24. Colorado Wild/Rocky Mountain Wild 19. Loom and Weave Inc gentleman should be assured we spent 25. Colorado Wildlife Federation 20. Mountain Angler quite a little bit of money in your 26. Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center 21. Rasta Pasta town. 27. Community Alliance of the Yampa Val- 22. The Adventure Rafting Company I just want to say what the gen- ley 23. Great Big Color Inc tleman said points to exactly what I 28. Conservation Alliance 24. MasterPrint

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Meena Keuer 36. Pikes Peak Mountain Bike 123. Grandpa’s Pawn and Gun 20. Michael & Star Betz 37. The E-Quest Corporation 124. The Dickens House Bed & Breakfast 21. Travis Holton 38. Canyon Sports LLc 125. Red Canyon Art Co. 22. Sherleen Westfield 39. Jake’s Rio Grande Outfitting Service 126. Deer Hill Expeditions 23. Matt Sampson 40. Butte Bagels Inc 127. Blue Planet Earthscapes 24. Nancy Brown 41. Bill Myers, P.C. 128. The Cliff House @Pikes Peak 25. Main Turner 42. C.W. Action 129. Black Cat Books 26. Nina Thompson 43. Colorado Outdoor Recreational Adven- 130. Mountain Wind and Sun 27. Claire Carren tures 131. Natural Gems by the Corner Goldsmith 28. Vicki Stroud 44. Confluence Kayaks LLc 132. The Hemp Store 29. Jamie Black 45. Golden West Co. LLC 133. Backstreet Bagel & Deli 30. Frank Lilly 46. Patagonia (Denver) 134. Devinny Jewelers 31. Mark Wimberly ˇ 47. Arapahoe CafZ/Pub 135. Cimarron Creek 32. Weston & Mary Mauz 48. Pug Ryan’s (brewery) 136. Montrose Chiropractic 33. Judy McDonald/Mary Ward 49. Dolores River Brewery 137. Ross Reels 34. Joe Wright 50. A Shared Blanket 138. Scott Fly Rods 35. Daniel Delano 51. AAM’s Mild to Wild Rafting 139. The Soul Garden 36. Bob Wade 52. Animas Trading Co 140. Valley Books & Coffee 37. Susan & Don Edmonds 53. Animon City Rock LLC 141. Streamside Bed & Breakfast 38. Tim Heng 54. Aquarius Adventures 142. Outwest Guides 39. Martha A. Burgess 55. Backcountry Experience 143. Reed Designs LLC 40. Jeff Dysart 56. Branson Reynolds Photography 144. Vistas and Vineyards B&B 41. Dale Ahrens 57. Carver Brewing Co 145. Earth Write 42. Duane Daniels 58. Carver Brewing Company 43. David Jake Powell 59. Colorado Mtn. Expeditions 146. The John Deaux Art Gallery 147. Redstone Inn 44. Mark Youngguist 60. Concrete Ski Shop 45. D. Frank 61. Couldberries 148. Adobe Inn 46. Alex Mickel 62. Dancing Willows Herbs Inc. 149. Cimarron Books & Coffeehouse 47. Cathy Wakeman 63. Duranglers Inc. 150. CO Kids Clothing Co. 48. Anne Batt-Ostlund 64. Durango Kid 151. Ridgway Office Supply & Services 49. Valyda May 65. Durango Shirt Co. 152. Firehouse Sculpture & Gallery 50. Kirk Singer 66. Ecos Consulting 153. Ridgway Outdoor Experience 51. Branson Reynolds 67. Flexible Flyers Rafting 154. Ridgway Rentals 52. Barbara Wynne 68. Gardenswartz Sporting Goods 155. San Juan Stone Company LLC 53. Zachary Lawrence 69. Gunnar Conrad Photography 156. Unicas Southwest 70. Hummingbirds Herbals 157. White House Salon 54. Pete Turner 71. Main Avenue Marketplace 158. Willowcreek Floral 55. Cheryl Hobby 72. Maria’s Bookshop 159. Light Hawk 56. Debra Reuben 73. Nature’s Oasis 160. Lifestream Water Systems 57. Tom Knopick 74. Norton Painting Inc. 161. Silver Mountain Harvest LTD 58. Barbara Haas 75. P. River Outfitters 162. Simpler Way Book Co. 59. Kristin Kuhn 76. Performance Video 163. Renegade LLC 60. Chris Calwell 77. Pineneedle Mountaineering 164. Alpine Art & Glasswork 61. Robin Fritch & Steven Saltsman 78. POPOLI—Design for People 165. Backcountry Provisions 62. Brian Hessling 79. Precious Earth 166. Backdoor Sports Ltd. 63. Gunnar Conrad 64. Melanie Rose 80. Reruns 167. Bamboo Market 65. Andrea Brenell 81. Rhea Environmental Consulting 168. Epilogue Book Company 66. Peter Schertz 82. Ski Barn Inc. 169. Little Moon Essentials 67. Jeff & Sherri Watson 83. The Boarding Haus 170. Mad Dog Sports 68. Dylan Norton 84. The Light Store Inc 171. Mail Boxes, Etc. 69. Tom Kleema 85. Urban Homestead 172. Matt & Bryan’s Outdoor Shop 70. Kent Ford 86. Yoga Durango 173. Mountain High Technology 71. Cindy Schroeder 87. Mountain Misen LTD 174. One Stop Ski Shop Ltd 72. Christine Conner 88. In the Groove Inc. 175. Orange Peel Bicycle Service US 73. Kim Pardini 89. The Snow Leopard 176. Spring Sips 74. Laura Fickard 90. Rock Solid Adventures 177. Straightline Outdoor Sports 75. Barry Rhea 91. DejaVu Coffeehouse 178. Use It Again Sports 76. Jurgen Umbhau 92. Hammocks in the Square 179. Vino 77. John Agnew 93. Hearne’s Fine Goods 180. Ivar Eidsmo Builder Inc. 78. Crissy Schneider 94. New Belgium Brewing Co. 181. Telluride Outside 79. Tracy Campbell 95. Poudre River Kayaks 182. Tomboy Soup 80. ‘‘Katie Walsh 96. Rocky Mountain Home Collection 183. Vectra Bank Colorado 81. Michele Lawrence 97. Trails End Hardscapes Inc. 184. Arkansas Valley Adventure 82. Sherly McGourty’’ 98. COPY COPY 185. Civilized Designs from the Wild West 83. Steve Davis 99. Pioneer Sports 186. EcoFlight 84. Andrew Smith 100. Summit Canyon Mountaineering 187. Lupitar Bizzare Bazaar 101. Architecture Works 85. Greg Osgood 102. Mounainsmith BUSINESS OWNERS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS 86. Marianne Tarr 103. The Bent Gate Inc. IN SUPPORT OF TITLE I: COLORADO WILDER- 87. Marcia Duncan 104. Timberline Llamas Inc. NESS ACT OF 2020 (DEGETTE—H.R. 2546) (179) 88. Jack & Leslie Nichols 105. Greeley Monument Works 1. Bill Myers 89. Phil & Carolyn Virden 106. Marbled Artworks by Marie Palowoda 2. Carmi McLean 90. William & Ruthanna Hall 107. Margies Java Joint & The Book Stop 3. Jonathan Kahn 91. Rosemary Knight 108. Mellow Yellow 4. Errol Cerovski 92. Christi Hall 109. Paws Animal Clinic 5. Dave Richardson 93. Ken Bodine 110. All Sports Replay 6. Claudia Goodman 94. Douglas & Beverly Caplin 111. Black Diamond Exp. & Tenderfoot 7. Karen Gordan 95. Pete Freer Rafting 8. Dan Groenwald 96. David Devinny

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:44 Feb 13, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A12FE7.018 H12FEPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with HOUSE February 12, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1101 97. Bob Burk rado—an area largely consisting of the Third Voters in this region also reject calls to 98. John T. Unger Congressional District—to determine their eliminate protections for Wilderness Study 99. David S. Heller views on a range of conservation issues, par- Areas. Western Colorado voters prefer that 100. Junimz Britschi ticularly increasing wilderness designations Congress keep existing public lands in Wil- 101. Jim Riddell on some lands in the West. The study found derness Study Areas, rather than removing 102. Charlie Peterson strong support for the Colorado Wilderness that designation to those lands by a nearly 103. Gary Hubbell Act to increase wilderness primarily in three to one margin, as the next graph illus- 104. Lorna Reed desert and canyon areas in their region. trates. 105. Iris Meachum Majorities of all key voter sub-groups pre- 106. Riadeaux They also want to keep Wilderness Study fer that Congress keep the status quo. This 107. Deborah Strom Areas intact, rather than removing that des- 108. Joyce Bucknam ignation on some public lands. This support includes more than three-in-five Republican 109. Priscilla Peters may be grounded in the fact that voters view and unaffiliated voters in the region (61 per- 110. Ellen Hunter public lands as beneficial for the economy. cent say to keep the areas as they are, while 111. Gale Ingram They also anticipate outdoor recreation be- 34 percent would change their status) and 112. Joni McCullough coming increasingly important in the region. virtually all Democrats (97 percent keep as 113. Albert Adams This is not surprising given that most voters is). The desire to retain Wilderness Study 114. Patsy Young in this region say that they engage in out- Areas is evident throughout the region, in- 115. Cindy Feirn door recreation activities and/or sportsmen cluding in Mesa County (70 percent). 116. Deborah Lombardo activities. Support for these public lands proposals 117. Judi S. Specifically, the survey found that . . . may be grounded in the fact that voters 118. Paula Brown More than three-in-five Western Slope vot- make a connection between their economy 119. Michelle G. ers support ‘‘dedicating additional, existing and the outdoors. The overwhelming major- 120. Maryelleu & Brandon Hubley public lands as wilderness areas here in Colo- ity of voters in western Colorado say they 121. John Marshall rado.’’ Fully 63 percent support dedicating presence of public lands in Colorado helps 122. Betsy Fields more land as wilderness in Colorado after our economy (84 percent) rather than hurts 123. Vickie Rosenzweig it (6 percent) or has little impact on the 124. David Pepin hearing a brief explanation of what this 125. Peter Van de Carr would entail. Respondents were told that economy (8 percent). Majorities of every sin- 126. Anne Halloran ‘‘Just over fifty years ago Congress passed gle sub-group hold the perception that public 127. Erica Focelle the Wilderness Act, which protected the Ma- lands help the economy. 128. Laura Lamun roon Bells and the San Juan Mountains here Similarly, the survey demonstrates that 129. John Seymour in Colorado. These areas are designated as voters in this region view the ‘‘outdoor econ- 130. Al Callahan wilderness in order to keep that land con- omy’’ as being ‘‘very important’’ to their 131. Matt Taff, Bryan Ayer served in its natural state. Wilderness lands economic future. Fully 68 percent charac- 132. Marty Rosenzweig can be used for hiking, camping, livestock terize the outdoor economy which in the sur- 133. John M Kole grazing, horseback riding, wildlife watching, vey we defined as ‘‘people who come to hunt, 134. Brock S. Webster hunting and fishing. However, mining, oil fish, camp, hike, see wildlife, as well as those 135. Stephanie Reineke and gas development, logging, and the use of who manufacture and sell equipment for 136. Brett Lee motorized or off-road vehicles and mountain those activities’’ as being very important to 137. Fred Garrison ‘‘the economic future of western Colorado.’’ 138. Michael Kirlum & Lisa Lesyshen bikes are not allowed on wilderness lands.’’ Again, after hearing this neutral expla- Another one-in-four (25 percent) say it is 139. Ivar Eidsmo ‘‘somewhat important,’’ and a mere 7 percent 140. John Duncan nation, there is solid support of 63 percent, do not see it as important. Both Democrats 141. Jessica Newens Co. and fully 42 percent ‘‘strongly’’ support it. 142. Timothy J. Cannon Only 35 percent register opposition to this (76 percent) and Republicans (70 percent) 143. Debbie Dacton & Michael McBride proposal. Support for increasing the amount view the outdoor economy as very important 144. Maria Palowoda of wilderness in Colorado is evident through- to the economic future of western Colorado. The vast majority of western Coloradans 145. Deanna Shepard out the entire district as well. 146. Jodie Callen Support for extending wilderness protec- engage in outdoor recreation themselves. 147. David Shoemaker tions has appeal among virtually all sub- When asked about their own ties to the out- 148. Shonda Lehtola groups, including a majority of hunters (55 doors, the vast majority of voters here are 149. Rod Brandenburg percent) and anglers (62 percent), and sur- participating in many activities. Many iden- 150. Kim Khake prisingly, off-road vehicle users (55 percent tify as either a hunter (39%) or an angler (52 151. Dick & Jan Scar support, 43 percent oppose). More than two- percent). More than nine-in-ten say that 152. David Burch they regularly participate in some other thirds of every other type of outdoor recre- 153. Marjorie F. Oldfield form of outdoor recreation, with a range of ation enthusiast expressed support, includ- 154. Cody Hill activities identified: ing 80 percent of mountain bikers, 75 percent 155. Jan MacKell 64% Hiking or trail running, 64% Camping, of bird/wildlife watchers, and 73 percent of 156. Nic Ponsor 51% Bird watching and viewing wildlife, 30% hikers). A majority across party lines also 157. Gordon Anderson Kayaking, canoeing or boating, 36% Riding express support, with near universal support 158. Dan Foster an off-road vehicle or snowmobile, 36% Snow among Democrats (94 percent), and nearly 159. Howard Hallman Jr. shoeing, skiing or boarding, 22% Mountain three-in-five Republicans (59 percent) and 160. George Watson biking. 161. Becky Elder unaffiliated voters (59 percent) registering In fact, a majority say that they regularly 162. Craig A. Hartman support for additional wilderness areas in participate in three or more of these activi- 163. Natalie Johnson Colorado. ties (56 percent). 164. Laura Bell In addition, once voters know that ‘‘just 165. Stephen A. Smith five percent of Colorado lands are currently Ms. DEGETTE. Mr. Chairman, I urge 166. Dennis & Kathleen Claveau dedicated as wilderness areas,’’ support for a ‘‘no’’ vote, and I yield back the bal- 167. Mike Kunkel dedicating additional public lands as wilder- ance of my time. 168. Duke Brad Ford ness increases to fully 69 percent. The Acting CHAIR. The question is 169. Julia Gumpter & Marty Genereux Likewise, there is significant support for 170. Drew Shaw on the amendment offered by the gen- adding wilderness protections to public lands tleman from Colorado (Mr. TIPTON). 171. Richard & Carol Wolfe in desert and canyons regions of the state. 172. Laurie Hurd The question was taken; and the Act- Fully 68 percent express support for a pro- 173. Margy Dalpes ing Chair announced that the noes ap- 174. Karin Dukehart posal that would ‘‘designate as wilderness lands areas that include some desert canyons peared to have it. 175. Carol Boyd Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Chairman, I de- 176. Michael Cady and mesas, such as lands near Mesa Verde 177. Joe Doyle National Park, and natural areas along the mand a recorded vote. 178. Kristine Dirla Arkansas and Dolores Rivers. These amount The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to 179. Kristi Floyd to less than 10 percent of the public lands in clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- southern and western Colorado.’’ Two-in-five ceedings on the amendment offered by NEW BRIDGE STRATEGY. (40 percent) strongly support the proposal, the gentleman from Colorado will be To: Interested Parties while 29 percent oppose it. This proposal en- postponed. From: Lori Weigel & Kathryn Hahne/New genders majority support across party lines AMENDMENT NO. 10 OFFERED BY MR. TIPTON (92 percent of Democrats, 62 percent of unaf- Bridge Strategy The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order Date: October 21, 2019 filiated voters and 54 percent of Repub- Re Support for Colorado Wilderness Act in licans), and with virtually every sub-group to consider amendment No. 10 printed Survey of Western Slope Voters examined. It has solid support throughout in House Report 116–395. New Bridge Strategy recently completed a the district, including in Mesa County (66 Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Chairman, I have survey of voters throughout western Colo- percent support). an amendment at the desk.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:44 Feb 13, 2020 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A12FE7.020 H12FEPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with HOUSE H1102 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE February 12, 2020 The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will Forces with respect to aviation train- Foundation (VVF). The VVF serves as a plat- designate the amendment. ing. form for veterans to influence policy out- The text of the amendment is as fol- Mr. Chairman, I urge all my col- comes and has over 500,000 members with lows: leagues to support this amendment, over 34,000 living in California and Colorado. We write to express our support for H.R. After section 105, insert the following: and I reserve the balance of my time. 2546—Protecting America’s Wilderness Act. SEC. 106. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE STUDY ON b 1445 Our support for H.R. 2546 is based on our IMPACTS THAT THE EXPANSION OF intent to protect our public lands. Those who WILDERNESS DESIGNATIONS IN THE Ms. DEGETTE. Mr. Chairman, I serve our country fought to preserve Amer- WESTERN UNITED STATES WOULD claim the time in opposition to the HAVE ON THE READINESS OF THE ican freedoms and lifestyles. Almost nothing ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED amendment, even though I am not op- better encapsulates these ideals than the STATES WITH RESPECT TO AVIATION posed to it. wild spaces and ecologically rich lands that TRAINING. The Acting CHAIR. Without objec- have changed little since our country’s (a) STUDY REQUIRED.—The Secretary of De- tion, the gentlewoman from Colorado founding, thanks to the laws that protect fense shall conduct a study on the impacts them. that the expansion of wilderness designa- is recognized for 5 minutes. Through our work, we know veterans re- tions in the Western United States would There was no objection. turn from war and turn to the outdoors to have on the readiness of the Armed Forces of Ms. DEGETTE. Mr. Chair, there has find relief from the trauma and stresses of the United States with respect to aviation been a lot of debate for a long time war and reintegration. For many veterans training. about how this bill might or might not who’ve returned from locations marked by (b) REPORT.—Not later than 180 days after impact military training in Colorado, desperation and violent conflict, nature and the date of the enactment of this Act, the and I myself have been concerned wildlife can be a critical source of strength Secretary shall submit to the Committees on about this for some years. We have and healing. The Protecting America’s Wil- Armed Services of the Senate and House of derness Act would ensure veterans and fu- Representatives a report on the study re- been looking at this for over 10 years, ture generations have access to the great quired under subsection (a). ever since we found out about the high- outdoors. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to altitude training by the National We also recognize that the Protecting House Resolution 844, the gentleman Guard. America’s Wilderness Act would provide per- We have provisions in the underlying manent protections for landscapes in Colo- from Colorado (Mr. TIPTON) and a Mem- bill and, of course, we have accepted an rado, California, and Washington by desig- ber opposed each will control 5 min- nating over 1.3 million acres of federal land utes. amendment from Mr. CUNNINGHAM that would clearly say nothing in this bill as new, expanded or potential wilderness and The Chair recognizes the gentleman safeguarding more than 1,200 miles of river from Colorado. will interfere with the HAATS activi- as components of the National Wild and Sce- Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Chairman, I yield ties. As a matter of fact, we removed nic River System. These bills are the product myself such time as I may consume. several areas from the original bill of years of input by a wide variety of stake- Mr. Chairman, military aviation and that we found out had helicopter land- holders and will boost local economies, training is critical to the national se- ing pads in them and we called them recreation opportunities, and protect wild- curity interests of the United States potential wilderness, because, frankly, life and their habitats. I don’t think that landing a helicopter In order to protect and defend our public and the readiness of our Armed Forces. lands, we strongly support H.R. 2546—Pro- My district is home to one of the in- in an area is an approved wilderness tecting America’s Wilderness Act. stallations that conducts military use, and I have said that all along. Thank you for your continued support of aviation training missions for our men So, therefore, we want to make sure our public lands and consideration of Vet and women in uniform, the High Alti- that the National Guard can continue Voice Foundation’s views. If we can be of as- tude Army National Guard Aviation to do its landing in these areas as long sistance on this matter, please do not hesi- Training Site, or HAATS, located in as it deems that it is necessary to do tate to contact me. Respectfully, Gypsum, Colorado. so. We have written the underlying bill PAUL EATON, It is both an honor and a privilege to that way. Mr. CUNNINGHAM’s amend- Major General (Ret.), U.S. Army, be able to represent the lone U.S. De- ment clarifies it. And, frankly, if this Senior Advisor, Vet Voice Foundation. partment of Defense schoolhouse where amendment will help to clarify the sit- Ms. DEGETTE. Mr. Chair, I urge sup- rotary-wing aviators in our Nation’s uation even more, I would be happy to port for Mr. TIPTON’s amendment, and Armed Forces and our foreign allies go along with that because I do not in- I yield back the balance of my time. learn how to be able to safely fly ro- tend, and I don’t think any of the other Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Chairman, I appre- bill sponsors intend, to interfere with tary-wing aircraft in mountainous ciate the comments of Ms. DEGETTE of high-altitude environments. The life- our national defense. Colorado, and I yield back the balance saving training that is required by our People might be surprised to find out of my time. servicemen and women at HAATS is the findings of the study once it comes The Acting CHAIR. The question is vital to our national security and our out, because the Pentagon often sup- on the amendment offered by the gen- readiness. ports the protective buffer that wilder- tleman from Colorado (Mr. TIPTON). Mr. Chairman, Title I of the Pro- ness offers for aviation training. Also, The amendment was agreed to. tecting America’s Wilderness Act this bill is supported by a number of AMENDMENT NO. 11 OFFERED BY MR. KILMER would establish five wilderness or po- veterans and other military organiza- The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order tential wilderness areas within the tions. to consider amendment No. 11 printed HAATS training area. Mr. Chair, I include in the RECORD a in House Report 116–395. During this Congress, numerous letter dated February 11, 2020, from the Mr. KILMER. Mr. Chair, I have an pieces of legislation designating wil- Vet Voice Foundation that shows sup- amendment at the desk made in order derness continue to be introduced with- port for this legislation and, in par- by the rule. out taking into consideration the po- ticular, support for the wilderness in The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will tential effects that these designations this legislation. designate the amendment. would have on readiness. Proactively, VET VOICE FOUNDATION, The text of the amendment is as fol- Congress should work to be able to en- February 11, 2020. lows: sure current and future wilderness pro- Subject: Vet Voice Foundation Support for Page 223, line 9, strike ‘‘as a recreational posals do not interfere with readiness H.R. 2546—Protecting America’s Wilder- river’’ and insert ‘‘to be administered as a of our Armed Forces when it comes to ness Act. recreational river through a cooperative aviation training. Hon. DIANA DEGETTE, management agreement between the State Mr. Chairman, my amendment would House of Representatives, of Washington and the Secretary of Agri- require the Secretary of Defense to Washington, DC. culture as provided in section 10(e) of the conduct a study, which would examine DEAR CONGRESSWOMAN DEGETTE: I am Paul Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. Eaton, Major General (Ret.), U.S. Army, who 1281(e))’’. the impacts of the expansion of wilder- served more than 30 years in the United Page 226, lines 6 and 7, strike ‘‘as a rec- ness designations in the western States Army, including combat and post- reational river’’ and insert ‘‘to be adminis- United States and what they would combat assignments in Iraq, Bosnia and So- tered as a recreational river through a coop- have on the readiness of our Armed malia, and Senior Advisor for the Vet Voice erative management agreement between the

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This small but important change has Washington State’s Environmental Page 230, lines 7 and 8, strike ‘‘as a scenic river’’ and insert ‘‘to be administered as a led our State Commissioner of Public Protection Act, potential litigation scenic river through a cooperative manage- Lands, Hilary Franz, to give her strong based on the wild and scenic overlays ment agreement between the State of Wash- support to this bill. and adjacent wilderness, or precludes ington and the Secretary of Agriculture as Second, this amendment directs the potential State litigation based on the provided in section 10(e) of the Wild and Sce- Secretary of Agriculture to complete new designations. nic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1281(e))’’. the 19 comprehensive river manage- This amendment also appears to rec- Page 231, lines 5 and 6, strike ‘‘as a rec- ment plans through the long-overdue ognize the tremendous burden this leg- reational river’’ and insert ‘‘to be adminis- process of updating the forest manage- islation will put on the Olympic Na- tered as a recreational river through a coop- ment plan for the Olympic National erative management agreement between the tional Forest. State of Washington and the Secretary of Forest, sets a maximum 5-year Under the Wild and Scenic Act, the Agriculture as provided in section 10(e) of timeline for updating the forest plan, Olympic will be required to prepare the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. and allows the Secretary to request ad- comprehensive river management 1281(e))’’. ditional funds to complete the forest plans for 19 new Wild and Scenic Rivers On page 233, after line 20, insert the fol- plan update if needed. across 464 miles of river, all of that lowing: This provision will ensure that this within 3 years. (c) UPDATES TO LAND AND RESOURCE MAN- critical forest plan update, which was The amendment seeks to give the for- AGEMENT PLANS.— last revised nearly three decades ago, est the potential for a 2-year extension, (1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in paragraph (2), not later than 3 years after does not take a backseat to the devel- but the reality is the staff of this forest the date of the enactment of this Act, the opment of these comprehensive river will be spending the next several years Secretary of Agriculture shall, with respect management plans. It also ensures that doing paperwork instead of proposing to the designations made under subsection the Secretary will have sufficient re- projects to restore forest, to replace (a) on lands under the jurisdiction of the sources to complete the update in a culverts, or increase timber harvest, Secretary, incorporate such designations timely manner. all things that have broad support. All into updated management plans for units of This amendment was developed the while, the Olympic National Forest the National Forest System in accordance through direct consultation with local is still living under a forest plan that with applicable laws (including regulations). stakeholders and will ultimately hasn’t been revised since 1994, when the (2) EXCEPTION.—The date specified in para- graph (1) shall be 5 years after the date of strengthen title VI of this bill. Clinton Northwest Forest Plan was the enactment of this Act if the Secretary of Mr. Chair, I urge my colleagues to adopted. Agriculture— support this amendment, and I reserve Most of the rivers proposed for the (A) is unable to meet the requirement the balance of my time. wild and scenic designation were not under such paragraph by the date specified Mr. WESTERMAN. Mr. Chairman, I found to be suitable by the Forest in such paragraph; and claim the time in opposition to the Service. Currently, in the State of (B) not later than 3 years after the date of amendment, even though I am not op- Washington, there are 197 miles of Wild the enactment of this Act, includes in the posed to it. and Scenic River. This legislation Department of Agriculture annual budget submission to Congress a request for addi- The Acting CHAIR. Without objec- would more than quintuple the miles of tional sums as may be necessary to meet the tion, the gentleman from Arkansas is Wild and Scenic River in Washington. requirement of such paragraph. recognized for 5 minutes. So, Mr. Chair, while I wish this (3) COMPREHENSIVE MANAGEMENT PLAN RE- There was no objection. amendment went further, I congratu- QUIREMENTS.—Updated management plans Mr. WESTERMAN. Mr. Chairman, I late my colleague and encourage him under paragraph (1) or (2) satisfy the require- have had an opportunity to visit this to continue working with stakeholders, ments under section 3(d) of the Wild and Sce- beautiful part of the world that my col- and I encourage my colleagues to vote nic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1274(d)). league from Washington represents, ‘‘yes’’ on this amendment which does The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to and I know that he has the best inter- make the underlying bill better. House Resolution 844, the gentleman ests of those beautiful forests and Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of from Washington (Mr. KILMER) and a beautiful natural areas at heart, and it my time. Member opposed each will control 5 is because of this and because of this Mr. KILMER. Mr. Chair, first of all, I minutes. commonsense amendment that I can thank the gentleman for his support The Chair recognizes the gentleman rise in support of it. for this amendment. from Washington. Although I do not believe it goes far Again, it makes two changes that I Mr. KILMER. Mr. Chair, I am proud enough to address some of the legiti- think strengthen the legislation: to en- to offer this amendment to make two mate concerns raised by local stake- sure that there is not an impact on key improvements to title VI of this holders, it is a great step in the right State DNR harvest; and, hopefully, to bill, which designates 19 Wild and Sce- direction. see the Forest Service move forward nic Rivers on the Olympic Peninsula of Instead of simply removing proposed with an update to the forest manage- Washington State. wild and scenic designations from ment plan, which is a long time com- First, this amendment will further State trust lands that are managed by ing, a long-overdue process to move protect the interests of Washington the Washington Department of Natural forward. That is why we are putting State’s Department of Natural Re- Resources to generate revenue for forward this amendment; it is why it sources to manage State-owned lands schools, counties, and other bene- strengthens the legislation. adjacent to new Wild and Scenic River ficiaries, the amendment directs the Mr. Chair, I urge my colleagues to designations. Secretary of Agriculture to work with vote in favor of adopting my amend- Building on the savings clause al- the DNR to develop these cooperative ment, and I yield back the balance of ready included in the base text, which management agreements to guide the my time. explicitly protects DNR’s management management of those rivers. The Acting CHAIR. The question is authority, this amendment would fur- Now, overlaying DNR trust lands on the amendment offered by the gen- ther require the Secretary of Agri- with wild and scenic designations sub- tleman from Washington (Mr. KILMER). culture to enter into cooperative agree- jects these trust lands to additional The amendment was agreed to. ments with DNR to manage the four process, and I believe it will make it AMENDMENT NO. 12 OFFERED BY MS. SCHRIER new Wild and Scenic Rivers that abut more difficult for DNR to propose tim- The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order DNR lands. ber harvest in these areas that could to consider amendment No. 12 printed This important change will ensure potentially cost school funding and in House Report 116–395. that DNR not only retains the author- other benefits. Ms. SCHRIER. Mr. Chair, I have an ity to manage State-owned lands, but The savings language added in this amendment at the desk made in order also has a clear voice in how the Forest amendment can only clarify what is re- under the rule.

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Mr. Chairman, I ap- (and redesignate subsequent provisions ac- event. preciate the support of my colleague. cordingly): Climate change science shows that He is absolutely right that wildfires do TITLE VII—STUDY ON FLOOD RISK our region will experience heavier, increase the risk of landslides and MITIGATION more intense rainfall and increased flooding later down the line. We forget SEC. 701. STUDY ON FLOOD RISK MITIGATION. rain-on-snow events that will increase about that part, what happens when The Comptroller General shall conduct a the risk of flooding. the rain hits that previously scorched study to determine the contributions of wil- Comprehensive watershed level plan- earth. derness designations under this Act to pro- ning, from the headwaters in wild and I am thrilled to present this amend- tections to flood risk mitigation in residen- public lands all the way down to our ment to have a study to protect our tial areas. towns and cities, is critical if we are city urban areas in times of flood, and The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to going to address the myriad challenges I appreciate the support of my col- House Resolution 844, the gentlewoman facing so many of our communities, league. from Washington (Ms. SCHRIER) and a from flooding to salmon habitat res- Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of Member opposed each will control 5 toration, to expanding recreation and my time. minutes. outdoor access. The Acting CHAIR. The question is The Chair recognizes the gentle- As we think on a watershed scale, on the amendment offered by the gen- woman from Washington. wilderness areas in the Eighth Congres- tlewoman from Washington (Ms. Ms. SCHRIER. Mr. Chair, I yield my- sional District and across the State SCHRIER). self as much time as I may consume. help protect the headwaters of our wa- The amendment was agreed to. Mr. Chair, first, I would like to ap- tersheds. Ms. DEGETTE. Mr. Chair, I move plaud the work of my colleagues, Rep- A little further downhill, we have that the Committee do now rise. resentative KILMER and Representative collaborative groups working on active The motion was agreed to. DEGETTE, for all the hard work they management to improve forest health; Accordingly, the Committee rose; have done on this underlying, very im- and in the lower watersheds, we have and the Speaker pro tempore (Ms. portant bill. It is a great bill for Wash- local governments, Tribes, and other SCHRIER) having assumed the chair, ington, and I will be supporting it. Pro- stakeholders working on integrative Mr. CUELLAR, Acting Chair of the Com- tecting wilderness areas is so impor- approaches to reduce flood risks in our mittee of the Whole House on the state tant to maintain Washington’s beau- communities. of the Union, reported that that Com- tiful environment for future genera- As our climate changes, we are going mittee, having had under consideration tions. to see a marked increase in these 100- the bill (H.R. 2546) to designate certain My amendment to the bill is very year events. Whether that is rain- lands in the State of Colorado as com- simple. It requires the Government Ac- storms, snowstorms, or wildfires, it can ponents of the National Wilderness countability Office to study how pre- all be better managed with a thought- Preservation System, and for other serving wilderness lands can help re- ful approach toward land use planning, purposes, had come to no resolution duce flood risks in residential areas. management, and protection. thereon. The area in this photo is practically Mr. Chair, I encourage my colleagues f in my backyard. Over the past week, to support this amendment, and I re- Washington State has experienced se- serve the balance of my time. RECESS vere winter storms. The Governor of The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Washington State recently issued an b 1500 ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair emergency proclamation for 25 coun- Mr. FULCHER. Mr. Chairman, I ask declares the House in recess subject to ties due to flooding and winter weath- unanimous consent to claim the time the call of the Chair. er. Three of those counties, Kittitas, in opposition to the amendment, al- Accordingly (at 3 o’clock and 3 min- King, and Pierce, are located in the though I am not opposed to it. utes p.m.), the House stood in recess. Eighth Congressional District, my con- The Acting CHAIR. Is there objection gressional district. to the request of the gentleman from f In my district, these storms largely Idaho? b 1531 took the form of excessive rain and There was no objection. flooding. They caused landslides on a The Acting Chair. The gentleman AFTER RECESS highway that cut off access to the from Idaho is recognized for 5 minutes. The recess having expired, the House Greenwater community and Crystal Mr. FULCHER. Mr. Chairman, I rise was called to order by the Speaker pro Mountain, Washington’s largest ski in support of this amendment. tempore (Mr. CASTEN of Illinois) at 3 area, which was closed for 4 days in a It is a simple study. We don’t know o’clock and 31 minutes p.m. very busy, typical weekend period. what the cost is, but I want to use that f In Issaquah, here, down the road comment to correct myself previously. from one of my district offices, the I said that the Federal Government is COLORADO WILDERNESS ACT OF Eastside Fire Department evacuated $2.3 trillion in debt. I was off by a dec- 2019 apartment buildings that were in prox- imal there. It is over $23 trillion. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- imity to a creek that had breached its Wilderness areas are supposed to be ant to House Resolution 844 and rule banks and had water rushing through ‘‘untrammeled by man, where man XVIII, the Chair declares the House in the parking lot and under the building. himself is a visitor who does not re- the Committee of the Whole House on In Fall City, a town that has two main.’’ the state of the Union for the further roads in and out, there is a slow-mov- It is true that wildfires in wilderness consideration of the bill, H.R. 2546. ing landslide underneath one of those areas definitely increase flood risk, and Will the gentleman from Connecticut roads, and the road has started to sepa- perhaps that points out an underlying (Mr. COURTNEY) kindly take the chair. rate. Residents have been encouraged flaw in the underlying bill, of course, b 1532 to evacuate so they are not at risk of and that is that there are wilderness being isolated in this town. areas too close to where residences are. IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE As we continue to confront climate But, again, the study is okay. The Accordingly, the House resolved change, we need to holistically con- amendment is okay. I think it does itself into the Committee of the Whole sider our approaches to wilderness and identify one of the 992 flaws in this un- House on the state of the Union for the public lands. Preservation of our public derlying bill, which is that wilderness further consideration of the bill (H.R. lands is just one tool at our disposal to is too close to residential areas. 2546) to designate certain lands in the

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