§ 1273 TITLE 16—CONSERVATION Page 1546 which and standards according to which addi- (1) Wild river areas—Those rivers or sections tional components may be added to the system of rivers that are free of impoundments and from time to time. generally inaccessible except by trail, with (Pub. L. 90–542, § 1(c), Oct. 2, 1968, 82 Stat. 906.) watersheds or shorelines essentially primitive and waters unpolluted. These represent ves- CODIFICATION tiges of primitive America. Section consists of subsec. (c) of section 1 of Pub. L. (2) Scenic river areas—Those rivers or sec- 90–542. Subsecs. (a) and (b) of section 1 are classified to tions of rivers that are free of impoundments, section 1271 and section 1271 note, respectively. with shorelines or watersheds still largely § 1273. National wild and scenic rivers system primitive and shorelines largely undeveloped, but accessible in places by roads. (a) Composition; application; publication in Fed- (3) Recreational river areas—Those rivers or eral Register; expense; administration of fed- sections of rivers that are readily accessible erally owned lands by road or railroad, that may have some devel- The national wild and scenic rivers system opment along their shorelines, and that may shall comprise rivers (i) that are authorized for have undergone some impoundment or diver- inclusion therein by Act of Congress, or (ii) that sion in the past. are designated as wild, scenic or recreational rivers by or pursuant to an act of the legislature (Pub. L. 90–542, § 2, Oct. 2, 1968, 82 Stat. 906; Pub. of the State or States through which they flow, L. 94–407, § 1(1), Sept. 11, 1976, 90 Stat. 1238; Pub. that are to be permanently administered as L. 95–625, title VII, § 761, Nov. 10, 1978, 92 Stat. wild, scenic or recreational rivers by an agency 3533; Pub. L. 113–287, § 5(d)(29), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 or political subdivision of the State or States Stat. 3267.) concerned that are found by the Secretary of the AMENDMENTS Interior, upon application of the Governor of the 2014—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 113–287 substituted ‘‘chapter State or the Governors of the States concerned, 2003 of title 54’’ for ‘‘the Land and Water Conservation or a person or persons thereunto duly appointed Act of 1965’’. by him or them, to meet the criteria established 1978—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 95–625 provided for notifica- in this chapter and such criteria supplementary tion of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and thereto as he may prescribe, and that are ap- publication of any application in the Federal Register; proved by him for inclusion in the system, in- made it an expense of the United States for administra- cluding, upon application of the Governor of the tion and management of federally owned lands; treated State concerned, the Allagash Wilderness Water- amounts available to the States under provisions of law not as an expense of the United States; and made feder- way, Maine; that segment of the Wolf River, ally owned lands within boundaries of State rivers free Wisconsin, which flows through Langlade Coun- of ownership or administration of State or local au- ty; and that segment of the New River in North thority. Carolina extending from its confluence with Dog 1976—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 94–407 inserted provision for Creek downstream approximately 26.5 miles to inclusion of specified segment of New River in North the Virginia State line. Upon receipt of an appli- Carolina. cation under clause (ii) of this subsection, the § 1274. Component rivers and adjacent lands Secretary shall notify the Federal Energy Regu- latory Commission and publish such application (a) Designation in the Federal Register. Each river designated The following rivers and the land adjacent under clause (ii) shall be administered by the thereto are hereby designated as components of State or political subdivision thereof without the national wild and scenic rivers system: expense to the United States other than for ad- (1) CLEARWATER, MIDDLE FORK, IDAHO—The ministration and management of federally Middle Fork from the town of Kooskia upstream owned lands. For purposes of the preceding sen- to the town of Lowell; the Lochsa River from its tence, amounts made available to any State or junction with the Selway at Lowell forming the political subdivision under chapter 2003 of title Middle Fork, upstream to the Powell Ranger 54 or any other provision of law shall not be Station; and the Selway River from Lowell up- treated as an expense to the United States. stream to its origin; to be administered by the Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to Secretary of Agriculture. provide for the transfer to, or administration by, (2) ELEVENTH POINT, MISSOURI—The segment a State or local authority of any federally of the river extending downstream from Thom- owned lands which are within the boundaries of asville to State Highway 142; to be administered any river included within the system under by the Secretary of Agriculture. clause (ii). (3) FEATHER, CALIFORNIA—The entire Middle (b) Classification, designation, and administra- Fork downstream from the confluence of its tion of rivers tributary streams one kilometer south of A wild, scenic or recreational river area eligi- Beckwourth, California; to be administered by ble to be included in the system is a free-flowing the Secretary of Agriculture. stream and the related adjacent land area that (4) RIO GRANDE, NEW MEXICO—The segment ex- possesses one or more of the values referred to tending from the Colorado State line down- in section 1271 of this title. Every wild, scenic or stream to the State Highway 96 crossing, and recreational river in its free-flowing condition, the lower four miles of the Red River; to be ad- or upon restoration to this condition, shall be ministered by the Secretary of the Interior. considered eligible for inclusion in the national (5) ROGUE, OREGON—The segment of the river wild and scenic rivers system and, if included, extending from the mouth of the Applegate shall be classified, designated, and administered River downstream to the Lobster Creek Bridge; as one of the following: to be administered by agencies of the Depart- Page 1547 TITLE 16—CONSERVATION § 1274 ments of the Interior or Agriculture as agreed (10) CHATTOOGA, NORTH CAROLINA, SOUTH CARO- upon by the Secretaries of said Departments or LINA, GEORGIA—The Segment from 0.8 mile as directed by the President. below Cashiers Lake in North Carolina to (6) SAINT CROIX, MINNESOTA AND WISCONSIN— Tugaloo Reservoir, and the West Fork The segment between the the dam near Taylors Chattooga River from its junction with Falls, Minnesota, and the dam near Gordon, Chattooga upstream 7.3 miles, as generally de- Wisconsin, and its tributary, the Namekago, picted on the boundary map entitled ‘‘Proposed from Lake Namekago downstream to its con- Wild and Scenic Chattooga River and Corridor fluence with the Saint Croix; to be administered Boundary’’, dated August 1973; to be adminis- by the Secretary of the Interior: Provided, That tered by the Secretary of Agriculture: Provided, except as may be required in connection with That the Secretary of Agriculture shall take items (a) and (b) of this paragraph, no funds such action as is provided for under subsection available to carry out the provisions of this (b) of this section within one year from May 10, chapter may be expended for the acquisition or 1974: Provided further, That for the purposes of development of lands in connection with, or for this river, there are authorized to be appro- administration under this chapter of, that por- priated not more than $5,200,000 for the acquisi- tion of the Saint Croix River between the dam tion of lands and interests in lands and not more near Taylors Falls, Minnesota, and the up- than $809,000 for development. stream end of Big Island in Wisconsin, until (11) RAPID RIVER, IDAHO—The segment from sixty days after the date on which the Secretary the headwaters of the main stem to the national has transmitted to the President of the Senate forest boundary and the segment of the West and Speaker of the House of Representatives a Fork from the wilderness boundary downstream proposed cooperative agreement between the to the confluence with the main stem, as a wild Northern States Power Company and the United river. States (a) whereby the company agrees to con- (12) SNAKE, IDAHO AND OREGON—The segment vey to the United States, without charge, appro- from Hells Canyon Dam downstream to Pitts- priate interests in certain of its lands between burgh Landing, as a wild river; and the segment the dam near Taylors Falls, Minnesota, and the from Pittsburgh Landing downstream to an upstream end of Big Island in Wisconsin, includ- eastward extension of the north boundary of sec- ing the company’s right, title, and interest to tion 1, township 5 north, range 47 east, Willam- approximately one hundred acres per mile, and ette meridian, as a scenic river. (b) providing for the use and development of (13) FLATHEAD, MONTANA—The North Fork other lands and interests in land retained by the from the Canadian border downstream to its company between said points adjacent to the confluence with the Middle Fork; the Middle river in a manner which shall complement and Fork from its headwaters to its confluence to not be inconsistent with the purposes for which the South Fork; and the South Fork from its or- the lands and interests in land donated by the igin to the Hungry Horse Reservoir, as generally company are administered under this chapter. depicted on the map entitled ‘‘Proposed Flat- Said agreement may also include provision for head Wild and Scenic River Boundary Location’’ State or local governmental participation as au- dated February 1976; to be administered by agen- thorized under subsection (e) of section 1281 of cies of the Departments of the Interior and Agri- this title. A one-thousand-three-hundred-and- culture as agreed upon by the Secretaries of eighty-acre portion of the area commonly such Departments or as directed by the Presi- known as the Velie Estate, located adjacent to dent. Action required to be taken under sub- the Saint Croix River in Douglas County, Wis- section (b) of this section shall be taken within consin, as depicted on the map entitled ‘‘Bound- one year from October 12, 1976. For the purposes ary Map/Velie Estate—Saint Croix National Sce- of this river, there are authorized to be appro- nic Riverway’’, dated September 1980, and num- priated not more than $6,719,000 for the acquisi- bered 630–90,001, may be acquired by the Sec- tion of lands and interests in lands. No funds au- retary without regard to any acreage limitation thorized to be appropriated pursuant to this set forth in subsection (b) of this section or sub- paragraph shall be available prior to October 1, section (a) or (b) of section 1277 of this title. 1977. (7) SALMON, MIDDLE FORK, IDAHO—From its or- (14) MISSOURI, MONTANA—The segment from igin to its confluence with the main Salmon Fort Benton one hundred and forty-nine miles River; to be administered by the Secretary of downstream to Robinson Bridge, as generally Agriculture. depicted on the boundary map entitled ‘‘Mis- (8) WOLF, WISCONSIN—From the Langlade-Me- souri Breaks Freeflowing River Proposal’’, dated nominee County line downstream to Keshena October 1975, to be administered by the Sec- Falls; to be administered by the Secretary of the retary of the Interior. For the purposes of this Interior. river, there are authorized to be appropriated (9) LOWER SAINT CROIX, MINNESOTA AND WIS- not more than $1,800,000 for the acquisition of CONSIN—The segment between the dam near lands and interests in lands. No funds authorized Taylors Falls and its confluence with the Mis- to be appropriated pursuant to this paragraph sissippi River: Provided, (i) That the upper twen- shall be available prior to October 1, 1977. ty-seven miles of this river segment shall be ad- (15) OBED, TENNESSEE—The segment from the ministered by the Secretary of the Interior; and western edge of the Catoosa Wildlife Manage- (ii) That the lower twenty-five miles shall be ment Area to the confluence with the Emory designated by the Secretary upon his approval River; Clear Creek from the Morgan County line of an application for such designation made by to the confluence with the Obed River, Daddys the Governors of the State of Minnesota and Creek from the Morgan County line to the con- Wisconsin. fluence with the Obed River; and the Emory § 1274 TITLE 16—CONSERVATION Page 1548

River from the confluence with the Obed River tection of water quality and other values of the to the Nemo bridge as generally depicted and river, including the wild and scenic characteris- classified on the stream classification map tics of the river. dated December 1973. The Secretary of the Inte- (17) RIO GRANDE, TEXAS—The segment on the rior shall take such action, with the participa- United States side of the river from river mile tion of the State of Tennessee as is provided for 842.3 above Mariscal Canyon downstream to under subsection (b) within one year following river mile 651.1 at the Terrell-Val Verde County October 12, 1976. The development plan required line; to be administered by the Secretary of the by such subsection (b) shall include cooperative Interior. The Secretary shall, within two years agreements between the State of Tennessee act- after November 10, 1978, take such action with ing through the Wildlife Resources Agency and respect to the segment referred to in this para- the Secretary of the Interior. Lands within the graph as is provided for under subsection (b). Wild and Scenic River boundaries that are cur- The action required by such subsection (b) shall rently part of the Catoosa Wildlife Management be undertaken by the Secretary, after consulta- Area shall continue to be owned and managed by tion with the United States Commissioner, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency in International Boundary and Water Commission, such a way as to protect the wildlife resources United States and Mexico, and appropriate offi- and primitive character of the area, and without cials of the State of Texas and its political sub- further development of roads, campsites, or as- divisions. The development plan required by sociated recreational facilities unless deemed subsection (b) shall be construed to be a general necessary by that agency for wildlife manage- management plan only for the United States ment practices. The Obed Wild and Scenic River side of the river and such plan shall include, but shall be managed by the Secretary of the Inte- not be limited to, the establishment of a de- rior. For the purposes of carrying out the provi- tailed boundary which shall include an average sions of this chapter with respect to this river, of not more than 160 acres per mile. Nothing in there are authorized to be appropriated such this chapter shall be construed to be in conflict sums as may be necessary, but not to exceed with— $2,000,000 for the acquisition of lands or interests (A) the commitments or agreements of the in lands and not to exceed $400,000 for develop- United States made by or in pursuance of the ment. No funds authorized to be appropriated treaty between the United States and Mexico pursuant to this paragraph shall be available regarding the utilization of the Colorado and prior to October 1, 1977. Tijuana Rivers and of the Rio Grande, signed (16) PERE MARQUETTE, MICHIGAN—The segment at Washington, February 1944 (59 Stat. 1219), or downstream from the junction of the Middle and (B) the treaty between the United States and Little South Branches to its junction with Mexico regarding maintenance of the Rio United States Highway 31 as generally depicted Grande and Colorado River as the inter- on the boundary map entitled ‘‘Proposed Bound- national boundary between the United States ary Location, Pere Marquette Wild and Scenic and Mexico, signed November 23, 1970. River,’’; to be administered by the Secretary of For purposes of carrying out the provisions of Agriculture. After consultation with State and this chapter with respect to the river designated local governments and the interested public, the by this paragraph, there are authorized to be ap- Secretary shall take such action as is provided propriated such sums as may be necessary, but for under subsection (b) with respect to the seg- not more than $1,650,000 for the acquisition of ment referred to in this paragraph within one lands and interests in lands and not more than year from November 10, 1978. Any development $1,800,000 for development. or management plan prepared pursuant to sub- (18) SKAGIT, WASHINGTON—The segment from section (b) shall include (a) provisions for the the pipeline crossing at Sedro-Woolley upstream dissemination of information to river users and to and including the mouth of Bacon Creek; the (b) such regulations relating to the recreational Cascade River from its mouth to the junction of and other uses of the river as may be necessary its North and South Forks; the South Fork to in order to protect the area comprising such the boundary of the Glacier Peak Wilderness river (including lands contiguous or adjacent Area; the Suiattle River from its mouth to the thereto) from damage or destruction by reason boundary of the Glacier Peak Wilderness Area of overuse and to protect its scenic, historic, es- at Milk Creek; the Sauk River from its mouth thetic and scientific values. Such regulations to its junction with Elliott Creek; the North shall further contain procedures and means Fork of the Sauk River from its junction with which shall be utilized in the enforcement of the South Fork of the Sauk to the boundary of such development and management plan. For the Glacier Peak Wilderness Area; as generally the purposes of carrying out the provisions of depicted on the boundary map entitled ‘‘Skagit this chapter with respect to the river designated River—River Area Boundary’’; all segments to by this paragraph, there are authorized to be ap- be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture. propriated not more than $8,125,000 for the ac- Riprapping related to natural channels with quisition of lands or interests in lands and natural rock along the shorelines of the Skagit $402,000 for development. Notwithstanding any segment to preserve and protect agricultural other provision of this chapter, the installation land shall not be considered inconsistent with and operation of facilities or other activities the values for which such segment is designated. within or outside the boundaries of the Pere After consultation with affected Federal agen- Marquette Wild and Scenic River for the control cies, State and local government and the inter- of the lamprey eel shall be permitted subject to ested public, the Secretary shall take such ac- such restrictions and conditions as the Sec- tion as is provided for under subsection (b) with retary of Agriculture may prescribe for the pro- respect to the segments referred to in this para- Page 1549 TITLE 16—CONSERVATION § 1274 graph within one year from November 10, 1978; stream to a point approximately 1,000 feet up- as part of such action, the Secretary of Agri- stream of the Colfax-Iowa Hill Bridge, including culture shall investigate that portion of the the Gold Run Addition Area, as generally de- North Fork of the Cascade River from its con- picted on the map entitled ‘‘Proposed Boundary fluence with the South Fork to the boundary of Maps’’ contained in Appendix I of the document the North Cascades National Park and if such dated January 1978 and entitled ‘‘A Proposal: portion is found to qualify for inclusion, it shall North Fork American Wild and Scenic River’’ be treated as a component of the Wild and Sce- published by the United States Forest Service, nic Rivers System designated under this section Department of Agriculture; to be designated as upon publication by the Secretary of notifica- a wild river and to be administered by agencies tion to that effect in the Federal Register. For of the Departments of Interior and Agriculture the purposes of carrying out the provisions of as agreed upon by the Secretaries of such De- this chapter with respect to the river designated partments or as directed by the President. Ac- by this paragraph there are authorized to be ap- tion required to be taken under subsection (b) propriated not more than $11,734,000 for the ac- shall be taken within one year after November quisition of lands or interest in lands and not 10, 1978; in applying such subsection (b) in the more than $332,000 for development. case of the Gold Run Addition Area, the acreage (19) UPPER DELAWARE RIVER, NEW YORK AND limitation specified therein shall not apply and PENNSYLVANIA—The segment of the Upper Dela- in applying section 1277(g)(3) of this title, Janu- ware River from the confluence of the East and ary 1, 1977 shall be substituted for January 1, West branches below Hancock, New York, to the 1967. For purposes of carrying out the provisions existing railroad bridge immediately down- of this chapter with respect to the river des- stream of Cherry Island in the vicinity of Spar- ignated by this paragraph, there are authorized row Bush, New York, as depicted on the bound- to be appropriated not more than $850,000 for the ary map entitled ‘‘The Upper Delaware Scenic acquisition of lands and interests in land and and Recreational River’’, dated April 1978; to be not more than $765,000 for development. administered by the Secretary of the Interior. (22) MISSOURI RIVER, NEBRASKA, SOUTH DA- Subsection (b) of this section shall not apply, KOTA—The segment from Gavins Point Dam, and the boundaries and classifications of the South Dakota, fifty-nine miles downstream to river shall be as specified on the map referred to Ponca State Park, Nebraska, as generally de- in the preceding sentence, except to the extent picted in the document entitled ‘‘Review Report that such boundaries or classifications are modi- for Water Resources Development, South Da- fied pursuant to section 704(c) of the National kota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Montana’’, pre- Parks and Recreation Act of 1978. Such bound- pared by the Division Engineer, Missouri River aries and classifications shall be published in Division, Corps of Engineers, dated August 1977 the Federal Register and shall not become effec- (hereinafter in this paragraph referred to as the tive until ninety days after they have been for- ‘‘August 1977 Report’’). Such segment shall be warded to the Committee on Natural Resources administered as a recreational river by the Sec- of the United States House of Representatives retary. The Secretary shall enter into a written and the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- cooperative agreement with the Secretary of the sources of the United States Senate. For pur- Army (acting through the Chief of Engineers) poses of carrying out the provisions of this chap- for construction and maintenance of bank sta- ter with respect to the river designated by this bilization work and appropriate recreational de- paragraph there are authorized to be appro- velopment. After public notice and consultation priated such sums as may be necessary. with the State and local governments, other in- (20) DELAWARE, NEW YORK, PENNSYLVANIA, AND terested organizations and associations, and the NEW JERSEY—The segment from the point where interested public, the Secretary shall take such the river crosses the northern boundary of the action as is required pursuant to subsection (b) Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area within one year from November 10, 1978. In ad- to the point where the river crosses the southern ministering such river, the Secretary shall, to boundary of such recreation area; to be adminis- the extent, and in a manner, consistent with tered by the Secretary of the Interior. For pur- this section— poses of carrying out this chapter with respect (A) provide (i) for the construction by the to the river designated by this paragraph, there United States of such recreation river features are authorized to be appropriated such sums as and streambank stabilization structures as the may be necessary. Action required to be taken Secretary of the Army (acting through the under subsection (b) of this section with respect Chief of Engineers) deems necessary and advis- to such segment shall be taken within one year able in connection with the segment des- from November 10, 1978, except that, with re- ignated by this paragraph, and (ii) for the op- spect to such segment, in lieu of the boundaries eration and maintenance of all streambank provided for in such subsection (b), the bound- stabilization structures constructed in connec- aries shall be the banks of the river. Any visi- tion with such segment (including both struc- tors facilities established for purposes of use and tures constructed before November 10, 1978, enjoyment of the river under the authority of and structures constructed after such date, the Act establishing the Delaware Water Gap and including both structures constructed National Recreation Area [16 U.S.C. 460o et seq.] under the authority of this section and struc- shall be compatible with the purposes of this tures constructed under the authority of any chapter and shall be located at an appropriate other Act); and distance from the river. (B) permit access for such pumping and asso- (21) AMERICAN, CALIFORNIA—The North Fork ciated pipelines as may be necessary to assure from a point 0.3 mile above Heath Springs down- an adequate supply of water for owners of land § 1274 TITLE 16—CONSERVATION Page 1550

adjacent to such segment and for fish, wildlife, placer mining shall be prohibited within the and recreational uses outside the river cor- banks or beds of the main stem of the Saint Joe ridor established pursuant to this paragraph. and its tributary streams in their entirety above The streambank structures to be constructed the confluence of the main stem with the North and maintained under subparagraph (A) shall in- Fork of the river. Nothing in this chapter shall clude, but not be limited to, structures at such be deemed to prohibit the removal of sand and sites as are specified with respect to such seg- gravel above the high water mark of the Saint ment on pages 62 and 63 of the August 1977 Re- Joe River and its tributaries within the river port, except that sites for such structures may corridor by or under the authority of any public be relocated to the extent deemed necessary by body or its agents for the purposes of construc- the Secretary of the Army (acting through the tion or maintenance of roads. The Secretary Chief of Engineers) by reason of physical shall take such action as is required under sub- changes in the river or river area. The Secretary section (b) of this section within one year from of the Army (acting through the Chief of Engi- November 10, 1978. For the purposes of this river, neers) shall condition the construction or main- there are authorized to be appropriated not tenance of any streambank stabilization struc- more than $1,000,000 for the acquisition of lands ture or of any recreational river feature at any or interest in lands. site under subparagraph (A)(i) upon the avail- (24) SALMON, IDAHO.—(A) The segment of the ability to the United States of such land and in- main river from the mouth of the North Fork of terests in land in such ownership as he deems the Salmon River downstream to Long Tom Bar necessary to carry out such construction or in the following classes: (i) the forty-six-mile segment from the maintenance and to protect and enhance the mouth of the North Fork of the Salmon River river in accordance with the purposes of this to Corn Creek as a recreational river; and chapter. Administration of the river segment (ii) the seventy-nine-mile segment from designated by this paragraph shall be in coordi- Corn Creek to Long Tom Bar as a wild river; nation with, and pursuant to the advice of a all as generally depicted on a map entitled Recreational River Advisory Group which shall ‘‘Salmon River’’ dated November 1979, which is be established by the Secretary. Such Group on file and available for public inspection in may include in its membership, representatives the Office of the Chief, Forest Service, United of the affected States and political subdivisions States Department of Agriculture. thereof, affected Federal agencies, and such or- ganized private groups as the Secretary deems (B) This segment shall be administered by the desirable. Notwithstanding the authority to the Secretary of Agriculture: Provided, That after contrary contained in section 1277(a) of this consultation with State and local governments title, no land or interests in land may be ac- and the interested public, the Secretary shall quired without the consent of the owner: Pro- take such action as is required by subsection (b) vided, That not to exceed 5 per centum of the of this section within one year from July 23, acreage within the designated river boundaries 1980. may be acquired in less than fee title without (C) The use of motorboats (including motor- the consent of the owner, in such instance of the ized jetboats) within this segment of the Salmon Secretary’s determination that activities are oc- River shall be permitted to continue at a level curring, or threatening to occur thereon which not less than the level of use which occurred constitute serious damage or threat to the in- during calendar year 1978, tegrity of the river corridor, in accordance with (D) The established use and occupancy as of the values for which this river was designated. June 6, 2003, of lands and maintenance or re- For purposes of carrying out the provisions of placement of facilities and structures for com- this chapter with respect to the river designated mercial recreation services at Stub Creek lo- by this paragraph, there are authorized to be ap- cated in section 28, T24N, R14E, Boise Principal propriated not to exceed $21,000,000, for acquisi- Meridian, at Arctic Creek located in section 21, tion of lands and interests in lands and for de- T25N, R12E, Boise Principal Meridian and at velopment. Smith Gulch located in section 27, T25N, R12E, (23) SAINT JOE, IDAHO—The segment above the Boise Principal Meridian shall continue to be confluence of the North Fork of the Saint Joe authorized, subject to such reasonable regula- River to Spruce Tree Campground, as a rec- tion as the Secretary deems appropriate, includ- reational river; the segment above Spruce Tree ing rules that would provide for termination for Campground to Saint Joe Lake, as a wild river, non-compliance, and if terminated, reoffering as generally depicted on the map entitled ‘‘Saint the site through a competitive process. Joe River Corridor Map’’ on file with the Chief (E) Subject to existing rights of the State of of the Forest Service and dated September 1978; Idaho, including the right of access, with respect to be administered by the Secretary of Agri- to the beds of navigable streams, tributaries or culture. Notwithstanding any other provision of rivers, dredge and placer mining in any form in- law, the classification of the Saint Joe River cluding any use of machinery for the removal of under this paragraph and the subsequent devel- sand and gravel for mining purposes shall be opment plan for the river prepared by the Sec- prohibited within the segment of the Salmon retary of Agriculture shall at no time interfere River designated as a component of the Wild and with or restrict the maintenance, use, or access Scenic Rivers System by this paragraph; within to existing or future roads within the adjacent the fifty-three-mile segment of the Salmon lands nor interfere with or restrict present use River from Hammer Creek downstream to the of or future construction of bridges across that confluence of the Snake River; and within the portion of the Saint Joe designated as a ‘‘rec- Middle Fork of the Salmon River; and its tribu- reational river’’ under this paragraph. Dredge or tary streams in their entirety: Provided, That Page 1551 TITLE 16—CONSERVATION § 1274 nothing in this paragraph shall be deemed to tional Park; to be administered by the Sec- prohibit the removal of sand and gravel, outside retary of the Interior. the boundaries of the Frank Church—River of (35) SALMON, ALASKA—That portion within the No Return Wilderness or the Gospel-Hump Wil- Kobuk Valley National Park; to be administered derness, above the high water mark of the Salm- by the Secretary of the Interior. on River or the Middle Fork and its tributaries (36) TINAYGUK, ALASKA—That portion within for the purposes of construction or maintenance the Gates of the Arctic National Park; to be ad- of public roads; Provided further, That this para- ministered by the Secretary of the Interior. graph shall not apply to any written mineral (37) TLIKAKILA, ALASKA—That portion within leases approved by the Board of Land Commis- the Lake Clark National Park; to be adminis- sioners of the State of Idaho prior to January 1, tered by the Secretary of the Interior. 1980. (38) ANDREAFSKY, ALASKA—That portion from (F) The provisions of section 1278(a) of this its source, including all headwaters, and the title with respect to the licensing of dams, East Fork, within the boundary of the Yukon water conduits, reservoirs, powerhouses, trans- Delta National Wildlife Refuge; to be adminis- mission lines or other project works, shall apply tered by the Secretary of the Interior. to the fifty-three-mile segment of the Salmon (39) IVISHAK, ALASKA—That portion from its River from Hammer Creek downstream to the source, including all headwaters and an un- confluence of the Snake River. named tributary from Porcupine Lake within (G) For the purposes of the segment of the the boundary of the Arctic National Wildlife Salmon River designated as a component of the Range; to be administered by the Secretary of Wild and Scenic Rivers System by this para- the Interior. graph, there is hereby authorized to be appro- (40) NOWITNA, ALASKA—That portion from the priated from the Land and Water Conservation point where the river crosses the west limit of Fund, after October 1, 1980, not more than township 18 south, range 22 east, Kateel River $6,200,000 for the acquisition of lands and inter- meridian, to its confluence with the Yukon ests in lands. River within the boundaries of the Nowitna Na- (25) ALAGNAK, ALASKA—That segment of the tional Wildlife Refuge; to be administered by the main stem and the major tributary to the Secretary of the Interior. Alagnak, the Nonvianuk River, within Katmai (41) SELAWIK, ALASKA—That portion from a National Preserve; to be administered by the fork of the headwaters in township 12 north, Secretary of the Interior. range 10 east, Kateel River meridian to the con- (26) ALATNA, ALASKA—The main stem within fluence of the Kugarak River; within the the Gates of the Arctic National Park; to be ad- Selawik National Wildlife Refuge to be adminis- ministered by the Secretary of the Interior. tered by the Secretary of the Interior. (27) ANIAKCHAK, ALASKA—That portion of the (42) SHEENJEK, ALASKA—The segment within river, including its major tributaries, Hidden the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge; to be ad- Creek, Mystery Creek, Albert Johnson Creek, ministered by the Secretary of the Interior. and North Fork Aniakchak River, within the (43) WIND, ALASKA—That portion from its Aniakchak National Monument and National source, including all headwaters and one un- Preserve; to be administered by the Secretary of named tributary in township 13 south, within the Interior. the boundaries of the Arctic National Wildlife (28) CHARLEY, ALASKA—The entire river, in- Refuge; to be administered by the Secretary of cluding its major tributaries, Copper Creek, Bo- the Interior. nanza Creek, Hosford Creek, Derwent Creek, (44) ALAGNAK, ALASKA—Those segments or Flat-Orthmer Creek, Crescent Creek, and Mo- portions of the main stem and Nonvianuk tribu- raine Creek, within the Yukon-Charley Rivers tary lying outside and westward of the Katmia National Preserve; to be administered by the National Park/Preserve and running to the west Secretary of the Interior. boundary of township 13 south, range 43 west; to (29) CHILIKADROTNA, ALASKA—That portion of be administered by the Secretary of the Inte- the river within the Lake Clark National Park rior. and Preserve; to be administered by the Sec- (45) BEAVER CREEK, ALASKA—The segment of retary of the Interior. the main stem from the vicinity of the con- (30) JOHN, ALASKA—That portion within the fluence of the Bear and Champion Creeks down- Gates of the Arctic National Park; to be admin- stream to its exit from the northeast corner of istered by the Secretary of the Interior. township 12 north, range 6 east, Fairbanks me- (31) KOBUK, ALASKA—That portion within the ridian within the White Mountains National Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve; Recreation Area, and the Yukon Flats National to be administered by the Secretary of the Inte- Wildlife Refuge, to be administered by the Sec- rior. retary of the Interior. (32) MULCHATNA, ALASKA—That portion within (46) BIRCH CREEK, ALASKA—The segment of the the Lake Clark National Park and Preserve; to main stem from the south side of Steese High- be administered by the Secretary of the Inte- way in township 7 north, range 10 east, Fair- rior. banks meridian, downstream to the south side of (33) NOATAK, ALASKA—The river from its the Steese Highway in township 10 north, range source in the Gates of the Arctic National Park 16 east; to be administered by the Secretary of to its confluence with the Kelly River in the the Interior. Noatak National Preserve; to be administered (47) DELTA, ALASKA—The segment from and in- by the Secretary of the Interior. cluding all of the Tangle Lakes to a point one- (34) NORTH FORK OF THE KOYUKUK, ALASKA— half mile north of Black Rapids; to be adminis- That portion within the Gates of the Arctic Na- tered by the Secretary of the Interior. § 1274 TITLE 16—CONSERVATION Page 1552

(48) FORTYMILE, ALASKA—The main stem with- (53) TUOLUMNE, CALIFORNIA—The main river in the State of Alaska; O’Brien Creek; South from its sources on Mount Dana and Mount Fork; Napoleon Creek, Franklin Creek, Uhler Lyell in Yosemite National Park to Don Pedro Creek, Walker Fork downstream from the con- Reservoir consisting of approximately 83 miles fluence of Liberty Creek; Wade Creek; Mosquito as generally depicted on the proposed boundary Fork downstream from the vicinity of map entitled ‘‘Alternative A’’ contained in the Kechumstuk; West Fork Dennison Fork down- Draft Tuolumne Wild and Scenic River Study stream from the confluence of Logging Cabin and Environmental Impact Statement published Creek; Dennison Fork downstream from the con- by the United States Department of the Interior fluence of West Fork Dennison Fork: Logging and Department of Agriculture in May 1979; to Cabin Creek; North Fork; Hutchison Creek; be administered by the Secretary of the Interior Champion Creek; the Middle Fork downstream and the Secretary of Agriculture. After con- from the confluence of Joseph Creek; and Joseph sultation with State and local governments and Creek; to be administered by the Secretary of the interested public and within two years from the Interior. September 28, 1984, the Secretary shall take (49) GULKANA, ALASKA—The main stem from such action as is required under subsection (b) of the outlet of Paxon Lake in township 12 north, this section. Nothing in this chapter shall pre- range 2 west, Copper River meridian to the con- clude the licensing, development, operation, or fluence with Sourdough Creek; the south branch maintenance of water resources facilities on of the west fork from the outlet of an unnamed those portions of the North Fork, Middle Fork lake in sections 10 and 15, township 10 north, or South Fork of the Tuolumne or Clavey Rivers range 7 west, Copper River meridian to the con- that are outside the boundary of the wild and fluence with the west fork; the north branch scenic river area as designated in this section. from the outlet of two unnamed lakes, one in Nothing in this section is intended or shall be sections 24 and 25, the second in sections 9 and construed to affect any rights, obligations, 10, township 11 north, range 8 west, Copper River privileges, or benefits granted under any prior meridian to the confluence with the west fork; authority of law including chapter 4 of the Act the west fork from its confluence with the north of December 19, 1913, commonly referred to as and south branches downstream to its con- the Raker Act (38 Stat. 242) and including any fluence with the main stem; the middle fork agreement or administrative ruling entered into from the outlet of Dickey Lake in township 13 or made effective before September 28, 1984. For north, range 5 west, Copper River meridian to fiscal years commencing after September 30, the confluence with the main stem; to be classi- 1985, there are authorized to be appropriated fied as a wild river area and to be administered such sums as may be necessary to implement by the Secretary of the Interior. (50) UNALAKLEET, ALASKA—The segment of the the provisions of this subsection. (54) ILLINOIS, OREGON: The segment from the main stem from the headwaters in township 12 boundary of the Siskiyou National Forest down- south, range 3 west, Kateel River meridian ex- tending downstream approximately 65 miles to stream to its confluence with the Rogue River the western boundary of township 18 south, as generally depicted on a map entitled ‘‘Illinois range 8 west; to be administered by the Sec- River Study’’ and is also part of a report enti- retary of the Interior. tled ‘‘A Proposal: Illinois Wild and Scenic (51) VERDE, ARIZONA—The segment from the River’’; to be administered by the Secretary of boundary between national forest and private Agriculture. After consultation with State and land in sections 26 and 27, township 13 north, local governments and the interested public, the range 5 east, Gila Salt River meridian, down- Secretary shall take such action as is required stream to the confluence with Red Creek, as under subsection (b) of this section within one generally depicted on a map entitled ‘‘Verde year from October 19, 1984. For the purposes of River—Wild and Scenic River’’, dated March this chapter with respect to the river designated 1984, which is on file and available for public in- by this paragraph, effective October 1, 1984, spection in the Office of the Chief, Forest Serv- there are authorized to be appropriated such ice, United States Department of Agriculture; to sums as necessary for the acquisition of lands or be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture. interests in lands, and such sums as necessary This designation shall not prevent water users for development. receiving Central Arizona Project water alloca- (55) OWYHEE, OREGON: The South Fork from tions from diverting that water through an ex- the Idaho-Oregon State line downstream to change agreement with downstream water users Three Forks; the Owyhee River from Three in accordance with Arizona water law. After Forks downstream to China Gulch; and the consultation with State and local governments Owyhee River downstream from Crooked Creek and the interested public and within two years to the Owyhee Reservoir as generally depicted after August 28, 1984, the Secretary shall take on a map entitled ‘‘Owyhee, Oregon’’ dated April such action as is required under subsection (b) of 1984; all three segments to be administered as a this section. wild river by the Secretary of the Interior. After (52) AU SABLE, MICHIGAN—The segment of the consultation with State and local governments main stem from the project boundary of the Mio and the interested public, the Secretary shall Pond project downstream to the project bound- take such appropriate action as is required ary at Alcona Pond project as generally depicted under subsection (b) of this section within one on a map entitled ‘‘Au Sable River’’ which is on year from October 19, 1984. For the purposes of file and available for public inspection in the Of- this chapter with respect to the river designated fice of the Chief, Forest Service, United States by this paragraph, effective October 1, 1984, Department of Agriculture; to be administered there are authorized to be appropriated such by the Secretary of Agriculture. sums as necessary for the acquisition of lands or Page 1553 TITLE 16—CONSERVATION § 1274 interests and such sums as necessary for devel- this paragraph, there are authorized to be appro- opment. priated $500,000 for development and $2,500,000 (56) HORSEPASTURE, NORTH CAROLINA—The seg- for land acquisition. ment from Bohaynee Road (N.C. 281) down- (58) SALINE BAYOU, LOUISIANA—The segment stream approximately 4.25 miles to where the from Saline Lake upstream to the Kisatchie Na- segment ends at Lake Jocassee, to be adminis- tional Forest, as generally depicted on the Pro- tered by the Secretary of Agriculture. Notwith- posed Boundary Map, numbered FS–57, and standing any limitation of section 1277 of this dated March 1986; to be administered by the Sec- title, the Secretary is authorized to utilize the retary of Agriculture. For the purposes of the authority of this chapter and those pertaining segment designated by this paragraph, there are to the National Forests to acquire by purchase authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years with donated or appropriated funds, donation, commencing after September 30, 1986, not to ex- exchange or otherwise, such non-Federal lands ceed $1,000,000 for the acquisition of lands and or interests in lands within, near, or adjacent to interests in lands and for development. the designated segments of the river which the (59) BLACK CREEK, MISSISSIPPI—The segment Secretary determines will protect or enhance from Fairley Bridge Landing upstream to the scenic and natural values of the river. Moody’s Landing as generally depicted on a map (57) CACHE LA POUDRE, COLORADO—The follow- entitled ‘‘Black Creek Wild and Scenic River’’, ing segments as generally depicted on the pro- numbered FS–58 and dated March 1986, to be ad- posed boundary map numbered FS–56 and dated ministered by the Secretary of Agriculture as a March 1986, published by the United States De- scenic river area under section 1273(b)(2) of this partment of Agriculture, each to be adminis- title. For the purposes of the segment des- tered by the Secretary of Agriculture; except ignated by this paragraph, there are authorized that those portions of the segments so des- to be appropriated up to $300,000 for the acquisi- ignated which are within the boundary of Rocky tion of lands and interests in lands and for de- Mountain National Park shall continue to be ad- velopment. ministered by the Secretary of the Interior: (60) KLICKITAT, WASHINGTON: The segment (A) Beginning at Poudre Lake downstream from its confluence with Wheeler Creek, Wash- to the confluence of Joe Wright Creek, as a ington, near the town of Pitt, Washington, to its wild river. This segment to be designated the confluence with the Columbia River; to be clas- ‘‘Peter H. Dominick Wild River Area’’. sified as a recreation river and to be adminis- (B) Downstream from the confluence of Joe tered by the Secretary of Agriculture. The Wright Creek to a point where the river inter- boundaries of the designated portions of the sects the easterly north-south line of the west Klickitat River shall be as generally depicted on half southwest quarter of section 1, township 8 a map dated November, 1987, and entitled north, range 71 west of the sixth principal me- ‘‘Klickitat National Recreation River, River ridian, as a recreational river. Management Area: Final Boundary’’, which is (C) South Fork of the Cache la Poudre River on file in the office of the Chief, Forest Service, from its source to the Commanche 1 Peak Wil- Washington, District of Columbia. derness Boundary, approximately four miles, (61) WHITE SALMON, WASHINGTON: The segment as a wild river. from its confluence with Gilmer Creek, Wash- (D) Beginning at the Commanche 1 Peak Wil- ington, near the town of B Z Corner, Washing- derness Boundary to a point on the South ton, to its confluence with Buck Creek, Wash- Fork of the Cache la Poudre River in section ington; to be classified as a scenic river and to 1, township 7 north, range 73 west of the sixth be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture. principal meridian, at elevation 8050 mean sea (62) MERCED, CALIFORNIA.—(A) The main stem level, as a recreational river. from its sources (including Red Peak Fork, (E) South Fork of the Cache la Poudre River Merced Peak Fork, Triple Peak Fork, and Lyell from its intersection with the easterly section Fork) on the south side of Mount Lyell in Yo- line of section 30, township 8 north, range 72 semite National Park to a point 300 feet up- west of the sixth principal meridian, to con- stream of the confluence with Bear Creek, con- fluence of the main stem of the Cache la sisting of approximately 71 miles, and the South Poudre River, as a wild river. Fork of the river from its source near Triple Di- vide Peak in Yosemite National Park to the With respect to the portions of the river seg- confluence with the main stem, consisting of ap- ments designated by this paragraph which are proximately 43 miles, both as generally depicted within the boundaries of Rocky Mountain Na- on the map entitled ‘‘Merced River Wild and tional Park, the requirements of subsection (b) Scenic Rivers—Proposed’’, dated June 1987, to be of this section shall be fulfilled by the Secretary administered by the Secretary of Agriculture of the Interior through appropriate revisions to and the Secretary of the Interior. With respect the general management plan for the park, and to the portions of the river designated by this the boundaries, classification, and development subparagraph which are within the boundaries of plans for such portions need not be published in Yosemite National Park, and the El Portal Ad- the Federal Register. Such revisions to the gen- ministrative Unit, the requirements of sub- eral management plan for the park shall assure section (b) of this section shall be fulfilled by that no development or use of parklands shall be the Secretary of the Interior through appro- undertaken that is inconsistent with the des- priate revisions to the general management plan ignation of such river segments as a wild river. for the park, and the boundaries, classification, For the purposes of the segments designated by and development plans for such portions need not be published in the Federal Register. Such 1 So in original. Probably should be ‘‘Comanche’’. revisions to the general management plan for § 1274 TITLE 16—CONSERVATION Page 1554 the park shall assure that no development or use The remaining segments shall be administered of park lands shall be undertaken that is incon- by the Secretary of Agriculture. After consulta- sistent with the designation of such river seg- tion with State and local governments and the ments. There are authorized to be appropriated interested public and within one year after No- such sums as may be necessary to carry out the vember 3, 1987, the respective Secretaries shall purposes of this subparagraph, except that no take such action as is required under subsection more than $235,000 may be appropriated to the (b) of this section. In the case of the segments of Secretary of Agriculture for the acquisition of the river administered by the Secretary of the lands and interests in lands. Interior, the requirements of subsection (b) shall (B)(i) The main stem from a point 300 feet up- be fulfilled through appropriate revisions to the stream of the confluence with Bear Creek down- general management plan for Kings Canyon Na- stream to the normal maximum operating pool tional Park, and the boundaries, classification, water surface level of Lake McClure (elevation and development plans for such segments need 867 feet mean sea level) consisting of approxi- not be published in the Federal Register. Such mately 8 miles, as generally depicted on the map revisions to the general management plan for entitled ‘‘Merced Wild and Scenic River’’, dated the park shall assure that no development or use April, 1990. The Secretary of the Interior shall of park lands shall be undertaken that is incon- administer the segment as recreational, from a sistent with the designation of the river under point 300 feet upstream of the confluence with this paragraph. For the purposes of the seg- Bear Creek downstream to a point 300 feet west ments designated by this paragraph, there are of the boundary of the Mountain King Mine, and authorized to be appropriated such sums as may as wild, from a point 300 feet west of the bound- be necessary, but not to exceed $250,000, to the ary of the Mountain King Mine to the normal Secretary of Agriculture for development and maximum operating pool water surface level of land acquisition. Lake McClure. The requirements of subsection (64)(A) NORTH FORK KERN RIVER, CALIFORNIA.— (b) of this section shall be fulfilled by the Sec- The segment of the main stem from the Tulare- retary of the Interior through appropriate revi- Kern County line to its headwaters in Sequoia sions to the Sierra Management Framework National Park, as generally depicted on a map Plan for the Sierra Planning Area of the Folsom entitled ‘‘Kern River Wild and Scenic River— Resource Area, Bakersfield District, Bureau of Proposed’’ and dated June, 1987; to be adminis- Land Management. There are authorized to be tered by the Secretary of Agriculture; except appropriated such sums as may be necessary to that portion of the river within the boundaries carry out the purposes of this subparagraph. of the Sequoia National Park shall be adminis- (ii) To the extent permitted by, and in a man- tered by the Secretary of the Interior. With re- ner consistent with section 1278 of this title, and spect to the portion of the river segment des- in accordance with other applicable law, the ignated by this paragraph which is within the Secretary of the Interior shall permit the con- boundaries of Sequoia National Park, the re- struction and operation of such pumping facili- quirements of subsection (b) of this section shall ties and associated pipelines as identified in the be fulfilled by the Secretary of the Interior Bureau of Land Management right-of-way appli- through appropriate revisions to the general cation CACA 26084, filed by the Mariposa County management plan for the park, and the bound- Water Agency on November 7, 1989, and known aries, classification, and development plans for as the ‘‘Saxon Creek Project’’, to assure an ade- such portion need not be published in the Fed- quate supply of water from the Merced River to eral Register. Such revision to the general man- Mariposa County. agement plan for the park shall assure that no (C) With respect to the segments of the main developments or use of park lands shall be stem of the Merced River and the South Fork undertaken that is inconsistent with the des- Merced River designated as recreational or sce- ignation of such river segment. nic pursuant to this paragraph or by the appro- (B) SOUTH FORK KERN RIVER, CALIFORNIA.—The priate agency pursuant to subsection (b), the segment from its headwaters in the Inyo Na- 2 minerals to Federal lands which constitute the tional Forest to the southern boundary of the bed or bank or are situated within one-quarter Domelands Wilderness in the Sequoia National mile of the bank are hereby withdrawn, subject Forest, as generally depicted on a map entitled to valid existing rights, from all forms of appro- ‘‘Kern River Wild and Scenic River—Proposed’’ priation under the mining laws and from oper- and dated June 1987; to be administered by the ation of the mineral leasing laws including, in Secretary of Agriculture. both cases, amendments thereto. (C) Nothing in this chapter shall affect the (63) KINGS, CALIFORNIA.—The Middle Fork of continued operation and maintenance of the ex- the Kings River from its headwaters at Lake isting diversion project, owned by Southern Helen between Muir Pass and Black Giant California Edison on the North Fork of the Kern Mountain to its confluence with the main stem; River, including reconstruction or replacement the South Fork, Kings River from its head- of facilities to the same extent as existed on No- waters at Lake 11599 to its confluence with the vember 24, 1987. main stem; and the main stem of the Kings (D) For the purposes of the segments des- River from the confluence of the Middle Fork ignated by this paragraph, there are authorized and the South Fork to the point at elevation to be appropriated such sums as may be nec- 1,595 feet above mean sea level. The segments essary, but not to exceed $100,000, to the Sec- within the Kings Canyon National Park shall be retary of Agriculture for development and land administered by the Secretary of the Interior. acquisition. (65) BLUESTONE, WEST VIRGINIA.—The segment 2 So in original. Probably should be ‘‘on’’. in Mercer and Summers Counties, West Vir- Page 1555 TITLE 16—CONSERVATION § 1274 ginia, from a point approximately two miles up- (1) Sipsey Fork from the confluence of stream of the Summers and Mercer County line Sandy Creek upstream to Forest Highway 26, down to the maximum summer pool elevation as a scenic river; and (one thousand four hundred and ten feet above (2) Sipsey Fork from Forest Highway 26 up- mean sea level) of Bluestone Lake as depicted on stream to it 3 origin at the confluence of the boundary map entitled ‘‘Bluestone Wild and Thompson Creek and Hubbard Creek, as a wild Scenic River’’, numbered BLUE–80,005, dated river; and May 1996; to be administered by the Secretary of (3) Hubbard Creek from its confluence with the Interior as a scenic river. In carrying out Thompson Creek upstream to Forest Road 210, the requirements of subsection (b) of this sec- as a wild river; and tion, the Secretary shall consult with State and (4) Thompson Creek from its confluence with local governments and the interested public. Hubbard Creek upstream to its origin in sec- The Secretary shall not be required to establish tion 4, township 8 south, range 9 west, as a detailed boundaries of the river as provided wild river; and under subsection (b) of this section. Nothing in (5) Tedford Creek from its confluence with this chapter shall preclude the improvement of Thompson Creek upstream to section 17, town- any existing road or right-of-way within the ship 8 south, range 9 west, as a wild river; and boundaries of the segment designated under this (6) Mattox Creek from it confluence with paragraph. Jurisdiction over all lands and im- Thompson Creek upstream to section 36 of provements on such lands owned by the United township 7 south, range 9 west, as a wild river; States within the boundaries of the segment and designated under this paragraph is hereby trans- (7) Borden Creek from its confluence with ferred without reimbursement to the adminis- the Sipsey Fork upstream to Forest Road 208, trative jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Inte- as a wild river; and rior, subject to leases in effect on October 26, (8) Borden Creek from Forest Road 208 up- 1988 (or renewed thereafter) between the United stream to its confluence with Montgomery States and the State of West Virginia with re- Creek, as a scenic river; and spect to the Bluestone State Park and the Blue- (9) Montgomery Creek from its confluence stone Public Hunting and Fishing Area. Nothing with Borden Creek upstream to the southwest in this chapter shall affect the management by quarter of the southwest quarter of section 36, the State of hunting and fishing within the seg- township 7 south, range 8 west, as a scenic ment designated under this paragraph. Nothing river; and in this chapter shall affect or impair the man- (10) Flannigan Creek from its confluence agement by the State of West Virginia of other with Borden Creek upstream to Forest Road wildlife activities in the Bluestone Public Hunt- 208, as a wild river; and ing and Fishing Area to the extent permitted in (11) Flannigan Creek from Forest Road 208 the lease agreement as in effect on October 26, upstream to section 4, township 8 south, range 1988, and such management may be continued 8 west, as a scenic river; and pursuant to renewal of such lease agreement. If (12) Braziel Creek from its confluence with requested to do so by the State of West Virginia, Borden Creek upstream to section 12, township the Secretary may terminate such leases and as- 8 south, range 9 west, as a wild river; and sume administrative authority over the areas (13) Hogood Creek from its confluence with concerned. Nothing in the designation of the Braziel Creek upstream to the confluence with segment referred to in this paragraph shall af- an unnamed tributary in section 7, township 8 fect or impair the management of the Bluestone south, range 8 west, as a wild river. project or the authority of any department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States (B) A map entitled ‘‘Sipsey Fork of the West to carry out the project purposes of that project Fork Wild and Scenic River’’, generally depict- as of October 26, 1988. Nothing in this chapter ing the Sipsey Fork and the tributaries, shall be shall be construed to affect the continuation of on file and remain available for public inspec- studies relating to such project which were com- tions in the office of the Chief of the Forest menced before October 26, 1988. In order to pro- Service, Department of Agriculture. vide reasonable public access and vehicle park- (67) WILDCAT RIVER, NEW HAMPSHIRE.—(A) A ing for public use and enjoyment of the river 14.51 mile segment including the following tribu- designated by this paragraph, consistent with taries: Wildcat Brook, Bog Brook, and Great the preservation and enhancement of the natu- Brook (all as generally depicted on a map enti- ral and scenic values of such river, the Sec- tled ‘‘Wildcat River’’, dated October 1987) to be retary may, with the consent of the owner administered as follows: those segments of the thereof, negotiate a memorandum of under- Wildcat River and its tributaries located within standing or cooperative agreement, or acquire the boundary of the White Mountain National not more than 10 acres of lands or interests in Forest (hereinafter in this paragraph referred to such lands, or both, as may be necessary to as ‘‘the forest’’) shall be administered by the allow public access to the Bluestone River and Secretary of Agriculture (hereinafter in this to provide, outside the boundary of the scenic paragraph referred to as the ‘‘Secretary’’); those river, parking and related facilities in the vicin- segments located outside the boundary of the ity of the area known as Eads Mill. forest shall be administered by the Secretary (66)(A) SIPSEY FORK OF THE WEST FORK, ALA- through a cooperative agreement with the Board BAMA.—Segments of the Sipsey Fork and several of Selectmen of the town of Jackson and the tributaries; to be administered by the Secretary State of New Hampshire pursuant to section of Agriculture in the classifications indicated, as follows: 3 So in original. 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1281(e) of this title. Such agreement shall pro- (68) BIG MARSH CREEK, OREGON.—The 15-mile vide for the long-term protection, preservation, segment from the northeast quarter of section and enhancement of the river segments located 15, township 26 south, range 6 east, to its con- outside the boundary of the forest and shall be fluence with Crescent Creek in the northeast consistent with the comprehensive management quarter of section 20, township 24 south, range 7 plan to be prepared by the Secretary pursuant to east, as a recreational river; to be administered subsection (d) of this section and with the July by the Secretary of Agriculture: Provided, That 1987 River Conservation Plan prepared by the nothing in this chapter shall prohibit the Sec- Wildcat Brook Advisory Committee in conjunc- retary from undertaking construction activities tion with the National Park Service. to enhance and restore wetland resources associ- (B)(i) To assist in the implementation of this ated with Big Marsh Creek. paragraph, the Secretary shall establish, within (69) CHETCO, OREGON.—The 44.5-mile segment 3 months after October 28, 1988, a Wildcat River from its headwaters to the Siskiyou National Advisory Commission (hereinafter in this para- Forest boundary; to be administered by the Sec- graph referred to as the ‘‘Commission’’). retary of Agriculture in the following classes: (ii) The Commission shall be composed of 7 (A) The 25.5-mile segment from its head- members appointed by the Secretary as follows: waters to Boulder Creek at the Kalmiopsis one member from recommendations submitted Wilderness boundary as a wild river; by the Governor of the State of New Hampshire; (B) the 8-mile segment from Boulder Creek 4 members from recommendations submitted by to Steel Bridge as a scenic river; and the Jackson Board of Selectmen, of which at (C) the 11-mile segment from Steel Bridge to least 2 members shall be riparian property own- the Siskiyou National Forest boundary, one ers, and at least one member shall be on the mile below Wilson Creek, as a recreational Board of Selectmen; one member from recom- river. mendations submitted by the Jackson Conserva- tion Commission; and one member selected by (70) CLACKAMAS, OREGON.—The 47-mile seg- the Secretary. Members of the Commission shall ment from Big Springs to Big Cliff; to be admin- be appointed for terms of 3 years. A vacancy in istered by the Secretary of Agriculture in the the Commission shall be filled in the manner in following classes: which the original appointment was made. Any (A) The 4-mile segment from Big Springs to member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring the Forest Service Road 4690 bridge as a scenic before the expiration of the term for which his river; predecessor was appointed shall be appointed (B) the 3.5-mile segment from the Forest only for the remainder of such term. Any mem- Service Road 4690 bridge to the junction with ber of the Commission appointed for a definite Oregon State Highway 224 as a recreational term may serve after the expiration of his term river; until his successor is appointed. The Commis- (C) the 10.5-mile segment from Oregon State sion shall designate one of its members as Chair- Highway 224 to the June Creek Bridge as a sce- man. nic river; (iii) The Commission shall meet on a regular (D) the 9-mile segment from June Creek basis. Notice of meetings and agenda shall be Bridge to Tar Creek as a recreational river; published in local newspapers which have a dis- (E) the 5.5-mile segment from Tar Creek to tribution which generally covers the area af- just south of Indian Henry Campground as a fected by the designation of the segments de- scenic river; and scribed in this paragraph. Commission meetings (F) the 14.5-mile segment just south of In- shall be held at locations and in such a manner dian Henry Campground to Big Cliff as a rec- as to ensure adequate public involvement. reational river. (iv) Members of the Commission shall serve (71) CRESCENT CREEK, OREGON.—The 10-mile without compensation as such, but the Sec- segment from the southwest quarter of section retary may pay expenses reasonably incurred in 11, township 24 south, range 6 east, to the west carrying out their responsibilities under this section line of section 13, township 24 south, paragraph on vouchers signed by the Chairman. range 7 east, as a recreational river; to be ad- (v) Four members of the Commission shall ministered by the Secretary of Agriculture. constitute a quorum but a lesser number may (72) CROOKED, OREGON.— hold hearings. (A) IN GENERAL.—The 14.75-mile segment (vi) The Commission shall cease to exist on from the National Grassland boundary to Dry the date 10 years after October 28, 1988. Creek, to be administered by the Secretary of (vii) The provisions of section 14(b) of the Fed- the Interior in the following classes: eral Advisory Committee Act (Act of October 6, (i) The 7-mile segment from the National 1972; 86 Stat. 776), are hereby waived with re- Grassland boundary to River Mile 8 south of spect to the Commission. Opal Spring, as a recreational river. (C) The authority of the Secretary to acquire (ii) The 7.75-mile segment from a point 1⁄4- lands outside the boundary of the White Moun- mile downstream from the center crest of tain National Forest for purposes of this para- Bowman Dam, as a recreational river. graph shall be limited to acquisition by dona- tion or acquisition with the consent of the (B) HYDROPOWER.—In any license or lease of owner thereof. The Secretary may also acquire power privilege application relating to non- scenic easements for purposes of this paragraph Federal hydropower development (including as provided in section 1277 of this title. turbines and appurtenant facilities) at Bow- (D) There are hereby authorized to be appro- man Dam, the applicant, in consultation with priated such sums as may be necessary to carry the Director of the Bureau of Land Manage- out the purposes of this paragraph. ment, shall— Page 1557 TITLE 16—CONSERVATION § 1274

(i) analyze any impacts to the scenic, rec- (G) The 5.1 mile segment of Mud Creek from reational, and fishery resource values of the its confluence with an unnamed spring in the Crooked River from the center crest of Bow- SW1⁄4SE1⁄4 of section 32, township 33 south, man Dam to a point 1⁄4-mile downstream range 33 east, to its confluence with the that may be caused by the proposed hydro- Donner und Blitzen River. power development, including the future (H) The 8.1 mile segment of Ankle Creek need to undertake routine and emergency from its headwaters to its confluence with the repairs; Donner und Blitzen River. (ii) propose measures to minimize and (I) The 1.6 mile segment of the South Fork mitigate any impacts analyzed under clause of Ankle Creek from its confluence with an (i); and unnamed tributary in the SE1⁄4SE1⁄4 of section (iii) propose designs and measures to en- 17, township 34 south, range 33 east, to its con- sure that any access facilities associated fluence with Ankle Creek. with hydropower development at Bowman Dam shall not impede the free-flowing na- (75) EAGLE CREEK, OREGON.—The 27-mile seg- ture of the Crooked River below Bowman ment from its headwaters below Eagle Lake to Dam. the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest boundary at Skull Creek; to be administered by the Sec- (73) DESCHUTES, OREGON.—Those portions as retary of Agriculture in the following classes: follows: (A) The 4-mile segment from its headwaters (A) The 40.4-mile segment from Wickiup below Eagle Lake to the Eagle Cap Wilderness Dam to northern boundary of Sunriver at the boundary at Hummingbird Mountain as a wild southwest quarter of section 20, township 19 river; south, range 11 east as a recreational river; to (B) the 15.5-mile segment from the Eagle Cap be administered by the Secretary of Agri- Wilderness boundary at Hummingbird Moun- culture; (B) the 11-mile segment from the northern tain to Paddy Creek as a recreational river; boundary of Sunriver at the southwest quarter (C) the 6-mile segment from Paddy Creek to of section 20, township 19 south, range 11 east, Little Eagle Creek as a scenic river; and to Lava Island Camp as a scenic river; to be (D) the 1.5-mile segment from Little Eagle administered by the Secretary of Agriculture; Creek to the Wallowa-Whitman National For- (C) the 3-mile segment from Lava Island est boundary as a recreational river. Camp to the Bend Urban Growth Boundary at (76) ELK, OREGON.—The 29-mile segment to be the southwest corner of section 13, township 18 administered by the Secretary of Agriculture in south, range 11 east, as a recreational river; to the following classes: be administered by the Secretary of Agri- (A) The 17-mile segment from the confluence culture; of the North and South Forks of the Elk to (D) the 19-mile segment from Oden Falls to Anvil Creek as a recreational river. the Upper End of Lake Billy Chinook as a sce- (B)(i) The approximately 0.6-mile segment of nic river; to be administered by the Secretary the North Fork Elk from its source in sec. 21, of the Interior; T. 33 S., R. 12 W., Willamette Meridian, down- (E) the 100-mile segment from the Pelton Re- stream to 0.01 miles below Forest Service regulating Dam to its confluence with the Co- Road 3353, as a scenic river. lumbia River as a recreational river; to be ad- (ii) The approximately 5.5-mile segment of ministered by the Secretary of the Interior the North Fork Elk from 0.01 miles below For- through a cooperative management agreement est Service Road 3353 to its confluence with between the Confederated Tribes of the Warm the South Fork Elk, as a wild river. Springs Reservation, and the State of Oregon (C)(i) The approximately 0.9-mile segment of as provided in section 1281(e) of this title and the South Fork Elk from its source in the section 105 of the Omnibus Oregon Wild and southeast quarter of sec. 32, T. 33 S., R. 12 W., Scenic Rivers Act of 1988. Willamette Meridian, downstream to 0.01 (74) DONNER UND BLITZEN, OREGON.—Those seg- miles below Forest Service Road 3353, as a sce- ments, including its major tributaries, as a wild nic river. river; to be administered by the Secretary of the (ii) The approximately 4.2-mile segment of Interior as follows: the South Fork Elk from 0.01 miles below For- (A) The 16.75-mile segment of the Donner est Service Road 3353 to its confluence with und Blitzen from its confluence with the the North Fork Elk, as a wild river. South Fork Blitzen and Little Blitzen. (B) The 12.5-mile segment of the Little (77) GRANDE RONDE, OREGON.—The 43.8-mile Blitzen from its headwaters to its confluence segment from its confluence with the Wallowa with the South Fork Blitzen. River to the Oregon-Washington State line in (C) The 16.5-mile segment of the South Fork the following classes: Blitzen from its headwaters to its confluence (A) The 1.5-mile segment from its confluence with the South Fork Blitzen. with the Wallowa River to the Umatilla Na- (D) The 10-mile segment of Big Indian Creek tional Forest boundary in section 11, township from its headwaters to its confluence with the 3 north, range 40 east, as a recreational river; South Fork Blitzen. to be administered by the Secretary of Agri- (E) The 3.7-mile segment of Little Indian culture; Creek from its headwaters to its confluence (B) the 17.4-mile segment from the Umatilla with Big Indian Creek. National Forest boundary in section 11, town- (F) The 13.25-mile segment of Fish Creek ship 3 north, range 40 east, to the Wallowa- from its headwaters to its confluence with the Whitman National Forest boundary approxi- Donner und Blitzen. mately one-half mile east of Grossman Creek § 1274 TITLE 16—CONSERVATION Page 1558

as a wild river; to be administered by the Sec- (A) The 1.8-mile segment from Clear Lake to retary of Agriculture; the head of maximum pool at Carmen Res- (C) the 9-mile segment from the Wallowa- ervoir as a recreational river; Whitman National Forest boundary approxi- (B) the 4.3-mile segment from a point 100 mately one-half mile east of Grossman Creek feet downstream from Carmen Dam to the to Wildcat Creek as a wild river; to be admin- maximum pool at Trail Bridge Reservoir as a istered by the Secretary of the Interior; and recreational river; and (D) the 15.9-mile segment from Wildcat (C) the 6.6-mile segment from the develop- Creek to the Oregon-Washington State line as ments at the base of the Trail Bridge Res- a recreational river; to be administered by the ervoir Dam to Scott Creek as a recreational Secretary of the Interior. river. (78) IMNAHA, OREGON.—Those segments, includ- (85) METOLIUS, OREGON.—The 28.6-mile seg- ing the South Fork Imnaha; to be administered ment from the south Deschutes National Forest by the Secretary of Agriculture in the following boundary to Lake Billy Chinook in the following classes: classes: (A) The 6-mile segment from its confluence (A) The 11.5-mile segment from the south with the North and South Forks of the Imnaha Deschutes National Forest boundary (approxi- River to Indian Crossing as a wild river; mately 2,055.5 feet from Metolius Springs) to (B) the 58-mile segment from Indian Cross- Bridge 99 as a recreational river; to be admin- ing to Cow Creek as a recreational river; istered by the Secretary of Agriculture; (B) the 17.1-mile segment from Bridge 99 to (C) the 4-mile segment from Cow Creek to its Lake Billy Chinook as a scenic river; by 4 the mouth as a scenic river; and Secretary of Agriculture, through a coopera- (D) the 9-mile segment of the South Fork tive management agreement between the Sec- Imnaha from its headwaters to its confluence retary of the Interior and the Confederated with the Imnaha River as a wild river. Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation, as (79) JOHN DAY, OREGON.—The 147.5-mile seg- provided in section 1281(e) of this title and sec- ment from Service Creek to Tumwater Falls as tion 105 of the Omnibus Oregon Wild and Sce- a recreational river; to be administered through nic Rivers Act of 1988: Provided, That the river a cooperative management agreement between and its adjacent land area will be managed to the State of Oregon and the Secretary of the In- provide a primitive recreational experience as terior as provided in section 1281(e) of this title. defined in the ROS User’s Guide. (80) JOSEPH CREEK, OREGON.—The 8.6-mile seg- (86) MINAM, OREGON.—The 39-mile segment ment from Joseph Creek Ranch, one mile down- from its headwaters at the south end of Minam stream from Cougar Creek, to the Wallowa- Lake to the Eagle Cap Wilderness boundary, Whitman National Forest boundary as a wild one-half mile downstream from Cougar Creek, as river; to be administered by the Secretary of Ag- a wild river; to be administered by the Secretary riculture. of Agriculture. (81) LITTLE DESCHUTES, OREGON.—The 12-mile (87) NORTH FORK CROOKED, OREGON.—The 32.3- segment from its source in the northwest quar- mile segment from its source at Williams Prai- ter of section 15, township 26 south, range 61⁄2 rie to one mile from its confluence with the east to the north section line of section 12, Crooked River in the following classes: township 26 south, range 7 east as a recreational (A) The 3-mile segment from its source at river; to be administered by the Secretary of Ag- Williams Prairie to the Upper End of Big Sum- riculture. mit Prairie as a recreational river; to be ad- (82) LOSTINE, OREGON.—The 16-mile segment ministered by the Secretary of Agriculture; from its headwaters to the Wallowa-Whitman (B) the 3.7-mile segment from the Lower End National Forest boundary; to be administered of Big Summit Prairie to the bridge across by the Secretary of Agriculture in the following from the Deep Creek Campground as a rec- classes: reational river; to be administered by the Sec- (A) The 5-mile segment from its headwaters retary of Agriculture; to the Eagle Cap Wilderness boundary as a (C) the 8-mile segment from the bridge wild river; and across from the Deep Creek Campground to (B) the 11-mile segment from the Eagle Cap the Ochoco National Forest boundary, one- Wilderness boundary to the Wallowa-Whitman half mile from Lame Dog Creek as a scenic National Forest boundary at Silver Creek as a river; to be administered by the Secretary of recreational river. Agriculture; (D) the 1.5-mile segment from the Ochoco (83) MALHEUR, OREGON.—The 13.7-mile segment National Forest boundary to Upper Falls as a from Bosonberg Creek to the Malheur National scenic river; to be administered by the Sec- Forest boundary; to be administered by the Sec- retary of the Interior; retary of Agriculture in the following classes: (E) the 11.1-mile segment from Upper Falls (A) The 7-mile segment from Bosonberg to Committee Creek as a wild river; to be ad- Creek to Malheur Ford as a scenic river; and ministered by the Secretary of the Interior; (B) the 6.7-mile segment from Malheur Ford and to the Malheur National Forest boundary as a (F) the 5-mile segment from Committee wild river. Creek to one mile from its confluence with the (84) MCKENZIE, OREGON.—The 12.7-mile seg- Crooked River as a recreational river; to be ment from Clear Lake to Scott Creek; to be ad- administered by the Secretary of the Interior. ministered by the Secretary of Agriculture in the following classes: 4 So in original. Probably should be ‘‘to be administered by’’. Page 1559 TITLE 16—CONSERVATION § 1274

(88) NORTH FORK JOHN DAY, OREGON.—The 54.1- (94) NORTH POWDER, OREGON.—The 6-mile seg- mile segment from its headwaters in the North ment from its headwaters to the Wallowa-Whit- Fork of the John Day Wilderness Area at section man National Forest boundary at River Mile 20 13, township 8 south, range 36 east, to its con- as a scenic river; to be administered by the Sec- fluence with Camas Creek in the following class- retary of Agriculture. es: (95) NORTH UMPQUA, OREGON.—The 33.8-mile (A) The 3.5-mile segment from its head- segment from the Soda Springs Powerhouse to waters in the North Fork of the John Day Wil- Rock Creek in the following classes: derness at section 13, township 8 south, range (A) The 25.4-mile segment from the Soda 36 east, to the North Fork of the John Day Springs Powerhouse to the Umpqua National Wilderness boundary as a wild river; to be ad- Forest boundary as a recreational river; to be ministered by the Secretary of Agriculture; administered by the Secretary of Agriculture; (B) the 7.5-mile segment from the North and Fork of the John Day Wilderness boundary to (B) the 8.4-mile segment from the Umpqua Trail Creek as a recreational river; to be ad- National Forest boundary to its confluence ministered by the Secretary of Agriculture; with Rock Creek as a recreational river; to be (C) the 24.3-mile segment from Trail Creek administered by the Secretary of the Interior. to Big Creek as a wild river; to be adminis- (96) POWDER, OREGON.—The 11.7-mile segment tered by the Secretary of Agriculture; from Thief Valley Dam to the Highway 203 (D) the 10.5-mile segment from Big Creek to bridge as a scenic river; to be administered by Texas Bar Creek as a scenic river; to be ad- the Secretary of the Interior. ministered by the Secretary of Agriculture; (97) QUARTZVILLE CREEK, OREGON.—The 12-mile and (E) the 8.3-mile segment from Texas Bar segment from the Willamette National Forest Creek to its confluence with Camas Creek as a boundary to slack water in Green Peter Res- recreational river; to be administered by the ervoir as a recreational river; to be administered Secretary of Agriculture. by the Secretary of the Interior. (98) ROARING, OREGON.—The 13.7-mile segment (89) NORTH FORK MALHEUR, OREGON.—The 25.5- from its headwaters to its confluence with the mile segment from its headwaters to the Clackamas River; to be administered by the Sec- Malheur National Forest boundary as a scenic retary of Agriculture in the following classes: river; to be administered by the Secretary of Ag- (A) The 13.5-mile segment from its head- riculture. waters to one-quarter mile upstream of the (90) NORTH FORK OF THE MIDDLE FORK OF THE mouth as a wild river; and WILLAMETTE, OREGON.—The 42.3-mile segment (B) the 0.2-mile segment from one-quarter from Waldo Lake to the Willamette National mile upstream of the mouth to its confluence Forest boundary; to be administered by the Sec- with the Clackamas River as a recreational retary of Agriculture in the following classes: river. (A) The 8.8-mile segment from Waldo Lake to the south section line of section 36, town- (99) SALMON, OREGON.—The 33.5-mile segment from its headwaters to its confluence with the ship 19 south, range 51⁄2 east as a wild river; (B) the 6.5-mile segment from the south sec- Sandy River in the following classes: tion line of section 36, township 19 south, (A) The 7-mile segment from its headwaters to the south boundary line of section 6, town- range 51⁄2 east to Fisher Creek as a scenic river; and ship 4 south, range 9 east as a recreational (C) the 27-mile segment from Fisher Creek to river; to be administered by the Secretary of the Willamette National Forest boundary as a Agriculture: Provided, That designation and recreational river. classification shall not preclude the Secretary from exercising discretion to approve the con- (91) NORTH FORK OWYHEE, OREGON.—The 8-mile struction, operation, and maintenance of ski segment from the Oregon-Idaho State line to its lifts, ski runs, and associated facilities for the confluence with the Owyhee River as a wild land comprising the Timberline Lodge Winter river; to be administered by the Secretary of the Sports Area insofar as such construction does Interior. not involve water resources projects; (92) NORTH FORK SMITH, OREGON.—The 13-mile (B) the 15-mile segment from the south segment from its headwaters to the Oregon-Cali- boundary line at section 6, township 4 south, fornia State line; to be administered by the Sec- range 9 east to the junction with the South retary of Agriculture in the following classes: Fork of the Salmon River as a wild river; to be (A) The 6.5-mile segment from its head- administered by the Secretary of Agriculture; waters to Horse Creek as a wild river; (C) the 3.5-mile segment from the junction (B) the 4.5-mile segment from Horse Creek to with the south fork of the Salmon River to the Baldface Creek as a scenic river; and Mt. Hood National Forest boundary as a rec- (C) the 2-mile segment from Baldface Creek reational river; to be administered by the Sec- to the Oregon-California State line as a wild retary of Agriculture; river. (D) the 3.2-mile segment from the Mt. Hood (93) NORTH FORK SPRAGUE, OREGON.—The 15- National Forest boundary to Lymp Creek as a mile segment from the head of River Spring in recreational river; to be administered by the the southwest quarter of section 15, township 35 Secretary of the Interior; and south, range 16 east, to the northwest quarter of (E) the 4.8-mile segment from Lymp Creek the southwest quarter of section 11, township 35 to its confluence with the Sandy River as a south, range 15 east, as a scenic river; to be ad- scenic river; to be administered by the Sec- ministered by the Secretary of Agriculture. retary of the Interior. § 1274 TITLE 16—CONSERVATION Page 1560

(100) SANDY, OREGON.—Those portions as fol- (C) the 24-mile segment from the Fremont lows: National Forest boundary in the southwest (A) The 4.5-mile segment from its head- quarter of section 10, township 33 south, range waters to the section line between sections 15 13 east, to Coyote Bucket at the Fremont Na- and 22, township 2 south, range 8 east as a wild tional Forest boundary, as a scenic river. river; to be administered by the Secretary of (104) UPPER ROGUE, OREGON.—The 40.3-mile Agriculture; segment from the Crater Lake National Park (B) the 7.9-mile segment from the section boundary to the Rogue River National Forest line between sections 15 and 22, township 2 boundary; to be administered by the Secretary south, range 8 east to the Mt. Hood National of Agriculture in the following classes: Forest boundary at the west section line of (A) The 0.5-mile segment from the Crater section 26, township 2 south, range 7 east as a Lake National Park boundary to approxi- recreational river; to be administered by the mately 0.1-mile downstream from the forest Secretary of Agriculture; and road 6530760 (West Lake Road) crossing as a (C) the 12.5-mile segment from the east scenic river; boundary of sections 25 and 36, township 1 (B) the 6.1-mile segment from approximately south, range 4 east in Clackamas County near 0.1-mile downstream from the forest road Dodge Park, downstream to the west line of 6530760 (West Lake Road) crossing to Minehaha the east half of the northeast quarter of sec- Creek as a wild river; and tion 6, township 1 south, range 4 east, in Mult- (C) the 33.7-mile segment from Minehaha nomah County at Dabney State Park, the Creek to the Rogue River National Forest upper 3.8 miles as a scenic river and the lower boundary as a scenic river. 8.7 miles as a recreational river; both to be ad- (105) WENAHA, OREGON.—The 21.55-mile seg- ministered through a cooperative management ment from the confluence of the North Fork and agreement between the State of Oregon, the the South Fork to its confluence with the Secretary of the Interior and the Counties of Grande Ronde River; to be administered by the Multnomah and Clackamas in accordance with Secretary of Agriculture in the following class- section 1281(e) of this title. es: (101) SOUTH FORK JOHN DAY, OREGON.—The 47- (A) The 18.7-mile segment from the con- mile segment from the Malheur National Forest fluence of the North Fork and South Fork to to Smokey Creek as a recreational river; to be the Umatilla National Forest as a wild river; administered by the Secretary of the Interior. (B) the 2.7-mile segment from the Umatilla (102) SQUAW CREEK, OREGON.—The 15.4-mile National Forest boundary to the easternmost segment from its source to the hydrologic boundary of the Wenaha State Wildlife Area as Gaging Station 800 feet upstream from the in- a scenic area; and take of the McAllister Ditch, including the Soap (C) the 0.15-mile segment from the eastern- Fork Squaw Creek, the North Fork, the South most boundary of the Wenaha State Wildlife Fork, the East and West Forks of Park Creek, Area to the confluence with the Grande Ronde and Park Creek Fork; to be administered by the River as a recreational river. Secretary of Agriculture as follows: (106) WEST LITTLE OWYHEE, OREGON.—The 51- (A) The 6.6-mile segment and its tributaries mile segment from its headwaters to its con- from the source to the Three Sisters Wilder- fluence with Owyhee River as a wild river; to be ness boundary as a wild river; and administered by the Secretary of the Interior. (B) the 8.8-mile segment from the boundary (107) WHITE, OREGON.—The 46.5-mile segment of the Three Sisters Wilderness Area to the from its headwaters to its confluence with the hydrologic Gaging Station 800 feet upstream Deschutes River in the following classes: from the intake of the McAllister Ditch as a (A) The 2-mile segment from its headwaters scenic river: Provided, That nothing in this to the section line between sections 9 and 16, chapter shall prohibit the construction of fa- township 3 south, range 9 east, as a rec- cilities necessary for emergency protection for reational river; to be administered by the Sec- the town of Sisters relative to a rapid dis- retary of Agriculture: Provided, That designa- charge of Carver Lake if no other reasonable tion and classification shall not preclude the flood warning or control alternative exists. Secretary from exercising discretion to ap- prove construction, operation, and from exer- (103) SYCAN, OREGON.—The 59-mile segment cising discretion to approve construction, op- from the northeast quarter of section 5, town- eration, and maintenance of ski lifts, ski runs, ship 34 south, range 17 east to Coyote Bucket at and associated facilities for the land compris- the Fremont National Forest boundary; to be ing the Mt. Hood Winter Sports Area insofar administered by the Secretary of Agriculture in as such construction does not involve water the following classes: resource projects and is consistent with pro- (A) The 26.4-mile segment from the north- tecting the values for which the river was des- east quarter of section 5, township 34 south, ignated. range 17 east to the west section line of sec- (B) the 13.6-mile segment from the section tion 22, township 32 south, range 141⁄2 east, as line between sections 9 and 16, township 3 a scenic river; south, range 9 east, to Deep Creek as a rec- (B) the 8.6-mile segment from the west sec- reational river; to be administered by the Sec- tion line of section 22, township 32 south, retary of Agriculture; range 14 east, to the Fremont National Forest (C) the 6.5-mile segment from Deep Creek to boundary in the southeast quarter of section the Mt. Hood National Forest boundary as a 10, township 33 south, range 13 east, as a rec- scenic river; to be administered by the Sec- reational river; and retary of Agriculture; Page 1561 TITLE 16—CONSERVATION § 1274

(D) the 17.5-mile segment from the Mt. Hood Tererro; to be administered by the Secretary of National Forest boundary to Three Mile Creek Agriculture in the following classifications: as a scenic river; to be administered by the (A) the 13.5-mile segment from its head- Secretary of the Interior; waters to the Pecos Wilderness boundary, as a (E) the 5.3-mile segment from Three Mile wild river; and Creek to River Mile 2.2 as a recreational river; (B) the 7-mile segment from the Pecos Wil- to be administered by the Secretary of the In- derness boundary to the townsite of Tererro, terior; and as a recreational river. (F) the 1.6-mile segment from River Mile 1.6 After June 6, 1990, Federal lands within the to its confluence with the Deschutes River as boundaries of the segments designated under a recreational river; to be administered by the this paragraph or which constitute the bed or Secretary of the Interior. bank or are situated within one-quarter mile of (108) RIO CHAMA, NEW MEXICO.—The segment the ordinary highwater mark on each side of extending from El Vado Ranch launch site (im- such segments are withdrawn, subject to valid mediately south of El Vado Dam) downstream existing rights, from all forms of appropriation approximately 24.6 miles to elevation 6,353 feet under the mining laws and from operation of the above mean sea level; to be administered by the mineral leasing laws of the United States, and Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of no patent may be issued for the surface estate the Interior. For purposes of compliance with with respect to any mining claim located on the planning requirements of subsection (d), the such lands. Nothing in this paragraph shall be Cooperative Management Plan for the river pre- construed as precluding mining operations on pared by the Secretary of Agriculture and the any valid existing claim, subject to applicable Secretary of the Interior may be revised and regulations under section 1280 of this title. amended to the extent necessary to conform to (111) SMITH RIVER, CALIFORNIA.—The segment the provisions of this chapter. The segment of from the confluence of the Middle Fork Smith the Rio Chama beginning at the El Vado Ranch River and the North Fork Smith River to the launch site downstream to the beginning of For- Six Rivers National Forest boundary, including est Service Road 151 shall be administered as a the following segments of the mainstem and cer- wild river and the segment downstream from the tain tributaries, to be administered by the Sec- beginning of Forest Service Road 151 to ele- retary of Agriculture in the following classes: vation 6,353 feet shall be administered as a sce- (A) The segment from the confluence of the nic river. Middle Fork Smith River and the South Fork (109) EAST FORK OF JEMEZ, NEW MEXICO.—The Smith River to the National Forest boundary, 11-mile segment from the Santa Fe National as a recreational river. Forest boundary to its confluence with the Rio (B) Rowdy Creek from the California-Oregon San Antonio; to be administered by the Sec- State line to the National Forest boundary, as retary of Agriculture in the following classifica- a recreational river. tions: (112) MIDDLE FORK SMITH RIVER, CALIFORNIA.— (A) the 2-mile segment from the Santa Fe The segment from the headwaters to its con- National Forest boundary to the second cross- fluence with the North Fork Smith River, in- ing of State Highway 4, near Las Conchas cluding the following segments of the mainstem Trailhead, as a recreational river; and and certain tributaries, to be administered by (B) the 4-mile segment from the second the Secretary of Agriculture in the following crossing of State Highway 4, near Las Conchas classes: Trailhead, to the third crossing of State High- (A) The segment from its headwaters about way 4, approximately one and one-quarter 3 miles south of Sanger Lake, as depicted on miles upstream from Jemez Falls, as a wild the 1956 USGS 15° Preston Peak topographic river; and map, to the center of section 7, T. 17 N., R. 5 (C) the 5-mile segment from the third cross- E., as a wild river. ing of State Highway 4, approximately one and (B) The segment from the center of section one-quarter miles upstream from Jemez Falls, 7, T. 17 N., R. 5 E., to the center of section 6, to its confluence with the Rio San Antonio, as T. 17 N., R. 5 E., as a scenic river. a scenic river. (C) The segment from the center of section 6, After June 6, 1990, Federal lands within the T. 17 N., R. 5 E., to one-half mile upstream boundaries of the segments designated under from its confluence with Knopki Creek, as a this paragraph or which constitute the bed or wild river. bank or are situated within one-quarter mile of (D) The segment from one-half mile up- the ordinary highwater mark on each side of stream of its confluence with Knopki Creek to such segments are withdrawn, subject to valid its confluence with the South Fork Smith existing rights, from all forms of appropriation River, as a recreational river. under the mining laws and from operation of the (E) Myrtle Creek from its headwaters in sec- mineral leasing laws of the United States, and tion 9, T. 17 N., R. 1 E., as depicted on the 1952 no patent may be issued for the surface estate USGS 15° Crescent City topographic map, to with respect to any mining claim located on the middle of section 28, T. 17 N., R. 1 E., as a such lands. Nothing in this paragraph shall be scenic river. construed as precluding mining operations on (F) Myrtle Creek from the middle of section any valid existing claim, subject to applicable 28, T. 17 N., R. 1 E., to its confluence with the regulations under section 1280 of this title. Middle Fork Smith River, as a wild river. (110) PECOS RIVER, NEW MEXICO.—The 20.5-mile (G) Shelly Creek from its headwaters in sec- segment from its headwaters to the townsite of tion 1, T. 18 N., R., 3 E., as depicted on the 1951 § 1274 TITLE 16—CONSERVATION Page 1562

USGS 15° Gasquet topographic map, to its con- (B) The segment from its confluence with an fluence with Patrick Creek, as a recreational unnamed tributary in the northeast quarter of river. section 5, T. 18 N., R. 2 E., to its southern-most (H) Kelly Creek from its headwaters in sec- intersection with the eastern section line of tion 32, T. 17 N., R. 3 E., as depicted on the 1951 section 5, T. 18 N., R. 2 E., as depicted on the USGS 15° Gasquet topographic map, to its con- 1951 USGS 15° Gasquet topographic map, as a fluence with the Middle Fork Smith River, as scenic river. a scenic river. (C) The segment from its southern-most (I) Packsaddle Creek from its headwaters intersection with the eastern section line of about 0.8 miles southwest of Broken Rib section 5, T. 18 N., R. 2 E., as depicted on the Mountain, as depicted on the 1956 USGS 15° 1951 USGS 15° Gasquet topographic map, to its Preston Peak topographic map, to its con- confluence with Stony Creek, as a wild river. fluence with the Middle Fork Smith River, as (D) The segment from its confluence with a scenic river. Stony Creek to its confluence with the Middle (J) East Fork Patrick Creek from its head- Fork Smith River, as a recreational river. waters in section 10, T. 18 N., R. 3 E., as de- (E) Diamond Creek from California-Oregon picted on the 1951 USGS 15° Gasquet topo- State line to its confluence with Bear Creek, graphic map, to its confluence with the West as a recreational river. Fork of Patrick Creek, as a recreational river. (F) Diamond Creek from its confluence with (K) West Fork Patrick Creek from its head- Bear Creek to its confluence with the North waters in section 18, T. 18 N., R. 3 E., as de- Fork Smith River, as a scenic river. picted on the 1951 5 15° Gasquet topographic (G) Bear Creek from its headwaters in sec- map to its confluence with the East Fork Pat- tion 24, T. 18 N., R. 2 E., as depicted on the 1951 rick Creek, as a recreational river. USGS 15° Gasquet topographic map, to its con- (L) Little Jones Creek from its headwaters fluence with Diamond Creek, as a scenic river. in section 34, T. 17 N., R. 3 E., as depicted on (H) Still Creek from its headwaters in sec- the 1951 USGS 15° Gasquet topographic map to tion 11, T. 18 N., R. 1 E., as depicted on the 1952 its confluence with the Middle Fork Smith USGS 15° Crescent City topographic map, to River, as a recreational river. its confluence with the North Fork Smith (M) Griffin Creek from its headwaters about River, as a scenic river. 0.2 miles southwest of Hazel View Summit, as (I) North Fork Diamond Creek from the depicted on the 1956 USGS 15° Preston Peak California-Oregon State line to its confluence topographic map, to its confluence with the with Diamond Creek, as a recreational river. Middle Fork Smith River, as a recreational (J) High Plateau Creek from its headwaters river. in section 26, T. 18 N., R. 2 E., as depicted on (N) Knopki Creek from its headwaters about the 1951 USGS 15° Gasquet topographic map, to 0.4 miles west of Sanger Peak, as depicted on its confluence with Diamond Creek, as a sce- the 1956 USGS 15° Preston Peak topographic nic river. map, to its confluence with the Middle Fork (K) Stony Creek from its headwaters in sec- Smith River, as a recreational river. tion 25, T. 18 N., R. 2 E., as depicted on the 1951 (O) Monkey Creek from its headwaters in USGS 15° Gasquet topographic map, to its con- the northeast quadrant of section 12, T. 18 N., fluence with the North Fork Smith River, as a R. 3 E., as depicted on the 1951 USGS 15° scenic river. Gasquet topographic map, to its confluence (L) Peridotite Creek from its headwaters in with the Middle Fork Smith River, as a rec- section 34, T. 18 N., R. 2 E., as depicted on the reational river. 1951 USGS 15° Gasquet topographic map, to its (P) Patrick Creek from the junction of East confluence with the North Fork Smith River, and West Forks of Patrick Creek to its con- as a wild river. fluence with Middle Fork Smith River, as a (114) SISKIYOU FORK SMITH RIVER, CALIFOR- recreational river. NIA.—The segment from its headwaters to its (Q) Hardscrabble Creek from its headwaters confluence with the Middle Fork Smith River, in the northeast quarter of section 2, T. 17 N., ° and the following tributaries, to be administered R. 1 E., as depicted on the 1952 USGS 15 Cres- by the Secretary of Agriculture in the following cent City topographic map, to its confluence classes: with the Middle Fork Smith River, as a rec- (A) The segment from its headwaters about reational river. 0.7 miles southeast of Broken Rib Mountain, (113) NORTH FORK SMITH RIVER, CALIFORNIA.— as depicted on the 1956 USGS 15° Preston Peak The segment from the California-Oregon State Topographic 6 map, to its confluence with the line to its confluence with the Middle Fork South Siskiyou Fork Smith River, as a wild Smith River, including the following segments river. of the mainstem and certain tributaries, to be (B) The segment from its confluence with administered by the Secretary of Agriculture in the South Siskiyou Fork Smith River to its the following classes: confluence with the Middle Fork Smith River, (A) The segment from the California-Oregon as a recreational river. State line to its confluence with an unnamed (C) South Siskiyou Fork Smith River from tributary in the northeast quarter of section 5, its headwaters about 0.6 miles southwest of T. 18 N., R. 2 E., as depicted on the 1951 USGS Buck Lake, as depicted on the 1956 USGS 15° 15° Gasquet topographic map, as a wild river. Preston Peak topographic map, to its con-

5 So in original. Probably should be ‘‘1951 USGS’’. 6 So in original. Probably should not be capitalized. Page 1563 TITLE 16—CONSERVATION § 1274

fluence with the Siskiyou Fork Smith River, USGS 15° Ship Mountain topographic map, to as a wild river. its confluence with the South Fork Smith (115) SOUTH FORK SMITH RIVER, CALIFORNIA.— River, as a recreational river. The segment from its headwaters to its con- (N) East Fork Goose Creek from its head- fluence with the main stem of the Smith River, waters in section 18, T. 13 N., R. 3 E., as de- ° and the following tributaries, to be administered picted on the 1952 USGS 15 Ship Mountain by the Secretary of Agriculture in the following topographic map, to its confluence with Goose classes: Creek, as a recreational river. (A) The segment from its headwaters about (O) Buck Creek from its headwaters at Cedar 0.5 miles southwest of Bear Mountain, as de- Camp Spring, as depicted on the 1952 USGS 15° picted on 7 1956 USGS 15° Preston Peak topo- Ship Mountain topographic map, to the north- graphic map, to Blackhawk Bar, as a wild east corner of section 8, T. 14 N., R. 3 E., as a river. scenic river. (B) The segment from Blackhawk Bar to its (P) Buck Creek from the northeast corner of confluence with the main stem of the Smith section 8, T. 14 N., R. 3 E., to its confluence River, as a recreational river. with the South Fork Smith River, as a wild (C) Williams Creek from its headwaters in river. section 31, T. 14 N., R. 4 E., as depicted on the (Q) Muzzleloader Creek from its headwaters 1952 USGS 15° Ship Mountain topographic in section 2, T. 15 N., R. 3 E., as depicted on map, to its confluence with Eightmile Creek, the 1952 USGS 15° Ship Mountain topographic as a wild river. map, to its confluence with Jones Creek, as a (D) Eightmile Creek from its headwaters in recreational river. section 29, T. 14 N., R. 4 E., as depicted on the (R) Canthook Creek from its headwaters in 1955 USGS 15° Dillon Mtn. topographic map, to section 2, T. 15 N., R. 2 E., as depicted in 8 the its confluence with the South Fork Smith 1952 USGS 15° Ship Mountain topographic River, as a wild river. map, to its confluence with the South Fork (E) Harrington Creek from its source to its Smith River, as a recreational river. confluence with the South Fork Smith River, (S) Rock Creek from the national forest as a wild river. boundary in section 6, T. 15 N., R. 2 E., as de- (F) Prescott Fork of the Smith River from picted on the 1952 USGS 15° Ship Mountain its headwaters about 0.5 miles southeast of Is- topographic map, to its confluence with the land Lake, as depicted on the 1955 USGS 15° South Fork Smith River, as a recreational Dillon Mtn. topographic map, to its confluence river. with the South Fork Smith River, as a wild (T) Blackhawk Creek from its headwaters in river. section 21, T. 15 N., R. 2 E., as depicted on the (G) Quartz Creek from its headwaters in sec- 1952 USGS 15° Ship Mountain topographic tion 31, T. 16 N., R. 4 E., as depicted on the 1952 map, to its confluence with the South Fork 15° USGS Ship Mountain topographic map, to Smith River, as a recreational river. its confluence with the South Fork Smith River, as a recreational river. (116) CLARKS FORK, WYOMING.—(A) The twenty (H) Jones Creek from its headwaters in sec- and five-tenths-mile segment from the west tion 36, T. 16 N., R. 3 E., as depicted on the 1952 boundary of section 3, township 56 north, range USGS 15° Ship Mountain topographic map, to 106 west at the Crandall Creek Bridge down- its confluence with the South Fork Smith stream to the north boundary of section 13, River, as a recreational river. township 56 north, range 104 west at Clarks Fork (I) Hurdygurdy Creek from its headwaters Canyon; to be administered by the Secretary of about 0.4 miles southwest of Bear Basin Butte Agriculture as a wild river. Notwithstanding as depicted on the 1956 USGS 15° Preston Peak subsection (b), the boundary of the segment topographic map, to its confluence with the shall include all land within four hundred and South Fork Smith River, as a recreational forty yards from the ordinary high water mark river. on both sides of the river. No land or interest in (J) Gordon Creek from its headwaters in sec- land may be acquired with respect to the seg- tion 18, T. 16 N., R. 3 E., as depicted on the 1951 ment without the consent of the owner thereof. USGS 15° Gasquet topographic map, to its con- For the purposes of carrying out this paragraph, fluence with the South Fork Smith River, as a there is authorized to be appropriated $500,000 recreational river. for development and $750,000 for the acquisition (K) Coon Creek from the junction of its two of land and interests therein. headwaters tributaries in the southeast quad- (B) Designation of a segment of the Clarks rant of section 31, T. 17 N., R. 3 E., as depicted Fork by this paragraph as a component of the on the 1951 USGS 15° Gasquet topographic Wild and Scenic Rivers System shall not be uti- map, to its confluence with the South Fork lized in any Federal proceeding, whether con- Smith River, as a recreational river. cerning a license, permit, right-of-way, or any (L) Craigs Creek from its headwaters in sec- other Federal action, as a reason or basis to pro- tion 36, T. 17 N., R. 2 E., as depicted on the 1951 hibit the development or operation of any water USGS 15° Gasquet topographic map, to its con- impoundment, diversion facility, or hydro- fluence with the South Fork Smith River, as a electric power and transmission facility located recreational river. entirely downstream from the segment of the (M) Goose Creek from its headwaters in sec- river designated by this paragraph: Provided, tion 13, T. 13 N., R. 2 E., as depicted on the 1952 That water from any development shall not in-

7 So in original. Probably should be ‘‘on the’’. 8 So in original. Probably should be ‘‘on’’. § 1274 TITLE 16—CONSERVATION Page 1564 trude upon such segment. Congress finds that (A) The 2.3-mile segment from the west sec- development of water impoundments, diversion tion line of section 30, township 43 north, facilities, and hydroelectric power and trans- range 5 west, to Forest Development Road 3458 mission facilities located entirely downstream in section 32, township 43 north, range 5 west, from the segment of the river is not incompat- as a scenic river. ible with its designation as a component of the (B) The 6.5-mile segment from the Forest Wild and Scenic Rivers System. Development Road 3458 in section 32, township (C) The Secretary of Agriculture is directed to 43 north, range 5 west, to Michigan State apply for the quantification of the water right Highway 123, as a scenic river. reserved by the inclusion of a portion of the (C) The 7.5-mile segment from Michigan Clarks Fork in the Wild and Scenic Rivers Sys- State Highway 123 to one quarter of a mile up- tem in accordance with the procedural require- stream from Forest Development Road 3119, as ments of the laws of the State of Wyoming: Pro- a wild river. vided, That, notwithstanding any provision of (D) The 0.5-mile segment from one quarter of the laws of the State of Wyoming otherwise ap- a mile upstream of Forest Development Road plicable to the granting and exercise of water 3119 to one quarter mile downstream of Forest rights, the purposes for which the Clarks Fork is Development Road 3119, as a scenic river. designated, as set forth in this chapter and this (E) The 4.9-mile segment from one quarter of paragraph, are declared to be beneficial uses and a mile downstream of Forest Development the priority date of such right shall be Novem- Road 3119 to McDonald Rapids, as a wild river. ber 28, 1990. (F) The 6.1-mile segment from McDonald (D) The comprehensive management plan de- Rapids to Lake Huron, as a recreational river. veloped under subsection (d) for the segment (122) INDIAN, MICHIGAN.—The 51-mile segment designated by this paragraph shall provide for from Hovey Lake to Indian Lake to be adminis- all such measures as may be necessary in the tered by the Secretary of Agriculture in the fol- control of fire, insects, and diseases to fully pro- lowing classes: tect the values for which the segment is des- (A) The 12-mile segment from Hovey Lake to ignated as a wild river. Fish Lake, as a scenic river. (117) NIOBRARA, NEBRASKA.—(A) The 40-mile (B) The 39-mile segment from Fish Lake to segment from Borman Bridge southeast of Val- Indian Lake, as a recreational river. entine downstream to its confluence with Chim- (123) MANISTEE, MICHIGAN.—The 26-mile seg- ney Creek and the 30-mile segment from the riv- ment from the Michigan DNR boat ramp below er’s confluence with Rock Creek downstream to Tippy Dam to the Michigan State Highway 55 the State Highway 137 bridge, both segments to bridge, to be administered by the Secretary of be classified as scenic and administered by the Agriculture as a recreational river. Secretary of the Interior. That portion of the 40- (124) ONTONAGON, MICHIGAN.—Segments of cer- mile segment designated by this subparagraph tain tributaries, totaling 157.4 miles, to be ad- located within the Fort Niobrara National Wild- ministered by the Secretary of Agriculture as life Refuge shall continue to be managed by the follows: Secretary through the Director of the United (A) The 46-mile segment of the East Branch States Fish and Wildlife Service. Ontonagon from its origin at Spring Lake to (B) The 25-mile segment from the western the Ottawa National Forest boundary in the boundary of Knox County to its confluence with following classes: the Missouri River, including that segment of (i) The 20.5-mile segment from its origin at the Verdigre Creek from the north municipal Spring Lake to its confluence with an un- boundary of Verdigre, Nebraska, to its con- named stream in section 30, township 48 fluence with the Niobrara, to be administered by north, range 37 west, as a recreational river. the Secretary of the Interior as a recreational (ii) The 25.5-mile segment from its con- river. fluence with an unnamed stream in section After consultation with State and local gov- 30, township 48 north, range 37 west, to the ernments and the interested public, the Sec- Ottawa National Forest boundary, as a wild retary shall take such action as is required river. under subsection (b) of this section. (118) MISSOURI RIVER, NEBRASKA AND SOUTH (B) The 59.4-mile segment of the Middle DAKOTA.—The 39-mile segment from the head- Branch Ontonagon, from its origin at Crooked waters of Lewis and Clark Lake to the Ft. Ran- Lake to the northern boundary of the Ottawa dall Dam, to be administered by the Secretary National Forest in the following classes: of the Interior as a recreational river. (i) The 20-mile segment from its origin at (119) BEAR CREEK, MICHIGAN.—The 6.5-mile seg- Crooked Lake to Burned Dam, as a rec- ment from Coates Highway to the Manistee reational river. River, to be administered by the Secretary of (ii) The 8-mile segment from Burned Dam Agriculture as a scenic river. to Bond Falls Flowage, as a scenic river. (120) BLACK, MICHIGAN.—The 14-mile segment (iii) The 8-mile segment from Bond Falls from the Ottawa National Forest boundary to to Agate Falls, as a recreational river. Lake Superior, to be administered by the Sec- (iv) The 6-mile segment from Agate Falls retary of Agriculture as a scenic river. to Trout Creek, as a scenic river. (v) The 17.4-mile segment from Trout (121) CARP, MICHIGAN.—The 27.8-mile segment from the west section line of section 30, town- Creek to the northern boundary of the Ot- ship 43 north, range 5 west, to Lake Huron, to be tawa National Forest, as a wild river. administered by the Secretary of Agriculture in (C) The 37-mile segment of the Cisco Branch the following classes: Ontonagon from its origin at Cisco Lake Dam Page 1565 TITLE 16—CONSERVATION § 1274

to its confluence with Ten-Mile Creek south of (B) The 14-mile segment of the East Branch Ewen in the following classes: Presque Isle within the Ottawa National For- (i) The 10-mile segment from the origin of est, as a recreational river. Cisco Branch Ontonagon at Cisco Lake Dam (C) The 7-mile segment of the South Branch to the County Road 527 crossing, as a rec- Presque Isle within the Ottawa National For- reational river. est, as a recreational river. (ii) The 27-mile segment from the Forest (D) The 13-mile segment of the West Branch Development Road 527 crossing to the con- Presque Isle within the Ottawa National For- fluence of the Cisco Branch and Ten-Mile est, as a scenic river. Creek, as a scenic river. (128) STURGEON, HIAWATHA NATIONAL FOREST, (D) The 15-mile segment of the West Branch MICHIGAN.—The 43.9-mile segment from the Ontonagon from its confluence with Cascade north line of section 26, township 43 north, range Falls to Victoria Reservoir, in the following 19 west, to Lake Michigan, to be administered classes: by the Secretary of Agriculture in the following (i) The 10.5-mile segment from its con- classes: fluence with Cascade Falls to its confluence (A) The 21.7-mile segment from the north with the South Branch Ontonagon, as a rec- line of section 26, township 43 north, range 19 reational river. west, to Forest Highway 13 as a scenic river. (ii) The 4.5-mile segment from its con- (B) The 22.2-mile segment from Forest High- fluence with the South Branch Ontonagon to way 13 to Lake Michigan as a recreational Victoria Reservoir, as a recreational river. river. Nothwithstanding 9 any limitation contained in (129) STURGEON, OTTAWA NATIONAL FOREST, this chapter, the Secretary is authorized to ac- MICHIGAN.—The 25-mile segment from its entry quire lands and interests in lands which, as of into the Ottawa National Forest to the northern August 1, 1990, were owned by Upper Peninsula boundary of the Ottawa National Forest, to be Energy Corporation, and notwithstanding any administered by the Secretary of Agriculture in such limitation, such lands shall be retained and the following classes: managed by the Secretary as part of the Ottawa (A) The 16.5-mile segment from its entry into the Ottawa National Forest to Prickett National Forest, and those lands so acquired Lake, as a wild river. which are within the boundaries of any segment (B) The 8.5-mile segment from the outlet of designated under this paragraph shall be re- Prickett Lake Dam to the northern boundary tained and managed pursuant to this chapter. of the Ottawa National Forest, as a scenic (125) PAINT, MICHIGAN.—Segments of the main- river. stream and certain tributaries, totaling 51 miles, to be administered by the Secretary of (130) EAST BRANCH OF THE TAHQUAMENON, Agriculture as follows: MICHIGAN.—The 13.2-mile segment from its ori- (A) The 6-mile segment of the main stem gin in section 8, township 45 north, range 5 west, from the confluence of the North and South to the Hiawatha National Forest boundary, to Branches Paint to the Ottawa National Forest be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture boundary, as a recreational river. in the following classes: (B) The 17-mile segment of the North Branch (A) The 10-mile segment from its origin in Paint from its origin at Mallard Lake to its section 8, township 45 north, range 5 west, to confluence with the South Branch Paint, as a the center of section 20, township 46 north, recreational river. range 6 west, as a recreational river. (C) The 28-mile segment of the South Branch (B) The 3.2-mile segment from the center of Paint from its origin at Paint River Springs to section 20, township 46 north, range 6 west, to its confluence with the North Branch Paint, as the boundary of the Hiawatha National For- a recreational river. est, as a wild river. (126) PINE, MICHIGAN.—The 25-mile segment (131) WHITEFISH, MICHIGAN.—Segments of the from Lincoln Bridge to the east 1/16th line of mainstream and certain tributaries, totaling section 16, township 21 north, range 13 west, to 33.6 miles, to be administered by the Secretary be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture of Agriculture as follows: as a scenic river. (A) The 11.1-mile segment of the mainstream (127) PRESQUE ISLE, MICHIGAN.—Segments of from its confluence with the East and West the mainstream and certain tributaries, totaling Branches of the Whitefish to Lake Michigan in 57 miles, to be administered by the Secretary of the following classes: Agriculture as follows: (i) The 9-mile segment from its confluence (A) The 23-mile segment of the mainstream, with the East and West Branches of the from the confluence of the East and West Whitefish to the center of section 16, town- Branches of Presque Isle to Minnewawa Falls, ship 41 north, range 21 west, as a scenic to be classified as follows: river. (i) The 17-mile segment from the con- (ii) The 2.1-mile segment from the center fluence of the East and West Branches of section 16, township 41 north, range 21 Presque Isle to Michigan State Highway 28, west, to Lake Michigan, as a recreational as a recreational river. river. (ii) The 6-mile segment from Michigan (B) The 15-mile segment of the East Branch State Highway 28 to Minnewawa Falls, as a Whitefish from the crossing of County Road scenic river. 003 in section 6, township 44 north, range 20 west, to its confluence with the West Branch 9 So in original. Probably should be ‘‘Notwithstanding’’. Whitefish, as a scenic river. § 1274 TITLE 16—CONSERVATION Page 1566

(C) The 7.5-mile segment of the West Branch 30 west, to be administered by the Secretary of Whitefish from County Road 444 to its con- Agriculture as a scenic river. fluence with the East Branch Whitefish, as a (D) The 4.6-mile segment of the main stem scenic river. from the State Highway 4 bridge to Duchett’s Ford, to be administered by the Secretary of (132) YELLOW DOG, MICHIGAN.—The 4-mile seg- ment from its origin at the outlet of Bulldog the Army as a scenic river consistent with the Lake Dam to the boundary of the Ottawa Na- operation of Gillham Dam (as authorized by tional Forest, to be administered by the Sec- section 203 of the Flood Control Act of 1958 retary of Agriculture as a wild river. (Public Law 85–500)). For purposes of manage- ment of such segment, the Secretary of the (133) ALLEGHENY, PENNSYLVANIA.—The seg- ment from Kinzua Dam downstream approxi- Army may enter into a cooperative agreement mately 7 miles to the United States Route 6 or memorandum of understanding or other ap- Bridge, and the segment from Buckaloons propriate arrangement with the Secretary of Recreation Area at Irvine, Pennsylvania, down- Agriculture or an appropriate official of the stream approximately 47 miles to the southern State of Arkansas. end of Alcorn Island at Oil City, to be adminis- (137) HURRICANE CREEK, ARKANSAS.—The 15.5- tered by the Secretary of Agriculture as a rec- mile segment from its origin in section 1, town- reational river through a cooperative agreement ship 13 north, range 21 west, to its confluence with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and with Big Piney Creek, to be administered by the the counties of Warren, Forest, and Venango, as Secretary of Agriculture in the following class- provided under section 1281(e) of this title; and es: the segment from the sewage treatment plant at (A) The 11.8-mile segment from its origin in Franklin downstream approximately 31 miles to section 1, township 13 north, range 21 west, to the refinery at Emlenton, Pennsylvania, to be the western boundary of the private land bor- administered by the Secretary of Agriculture as dering Hurricane Creek Wilderness, as a scenic a recreational river through a cooperative river. agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsyl- (B) The 2.4-mile segment from the western vania and Venango County, as provided under boundary of the private land bordering the section 1281(e) of this title. Hurricane Creek Wilderness to the Hurricane (134) BIG PINEY CREEK, ARKANSAS.—The 45.2- Creek Wilderness boundary, as a wild river. mile segment from its origin in section 27, town- (C) The 1.3-mile segment from the Hurricane ship 13 north, range 23 west, to the Ozark Na- Creek Wilderness boundary to its confluence tional Forest boundary, to be administered by with Big Piney Creek, as a scenic river. the Secretary of Agriculture as a scenic river. (138) LITTLE MISSOURI RIVER, ARKANSAS.—Seg- UFFALO RIVER, ARKANSAS.—The 15.8- (135) B ments totaling 15.7 miles, to be administered by mile segment from its origin in section 22, town- the Secretary of Agriculture in the following ship 14 north, range 24 west, to the Ozark Na- classes: tional Forest boundary, to be administered by (A) The 11.3-mile segment from its origin in the Secretary of Agriculture in the following the northwest 1⁄4 of section 32, township 3 classes: south, range 28 west, to the west section line (A) The 6.4-mile segment from its origin in of section 22, township 4 south, range 27 west, section 22, township 14 north, range 24 west, to as a scenic river. the western boundary of the Upper Buffalo (B) The 4.4-mile segment from the north line Wilderness, as a scenic river. of the southeast 1⁄4 of the southeast 1⁄4 of sec- (B) The 9.4-mile segment from the western tion 28, township 4 south, range 27 west, to the boundary of the Upper Buffalo Wilderness to north line of the northwest 1⁄4 of the southwest the Ozark National Forest boundary, as a wild 1⁄4 of section 5, township 5 south, range 27 west, river. as a wild river. (136) COSSATOT RIVER, ARKANSAS.—Segments (139) MULBERRY RIVER, ARKANSAS.—The 56.0- of the main stem and certain tributaries, total- mile segment from its origin in section 32, town- ing 20.1 miles, to be administered as follows: ship 13 north, range 23 west, to the Ozark Na- (A) The 4.2-mile segment of the main stem tional Forest boundary, to be administered by from its confluence with Mine Creek to the the Secretary of Agriculture in the following Caney Creek Wilderness Boundary on the classes: north section line of section 13, township 4 (A) The 36.6-mile segment from its origin in south, range 30 west, to be administered by the section 32, township 13 north, range 23 west, to Secretary of Agriculture as a recreational Big Eddy Hollow in section 3, township 11 river. (B) The 6.9-mile segment of the main stem north, range 27 west, as a recreational river. (B) The 19.4-mile segment from Big Eddy from the Caney Creek Wilderness Boundary on Hollow in section 3, township 11 north, range the north section line of section 13, township 27 west, to the Ozark National Forest bound- 4 south, range 30 west, to the south section ary, as a scenic river. line of section 20, township 4 south, range 30 west, to be administered by the Secretary of (140) NORTH SYLAMORE CREEK, ARKANSAS.—The Agriculture as a scenic river. 14.5-mile segment from the Clifty Canyon Botan- (C) The 4.4-mile segment of the Brushy ical Area boundary to its confluence with the Creek tributary from the north line of the White River, to be administered by the Sec- south 1⁄2 of the southeast 1⁄4 of section 7, town- retary of Agriculture as a scenic river. ship 4 south, range 30 west, to the south sec- (141) RICHLAND CREEK, ARKANSAS.—The 16.5- tion line of section 20, township 4 south, range mile segment from its origin in section 35, town- Page 1567 TITLE 16—CONSERVATION § 1274 ship 13 north, range 20 west, to the northern (G) Penny Pot Stream Branch, from its con- boundary of section 32, township 14 north, range fluence with Great Egg Harbor River to 14th 18 west, to be administered by the Secretary of Street, approximately 4.1 miles, as a rec- Agriculture in the following classes: reational river; (A) The 7.8-mile segment from its origin in (H) Deep Run, from its confluence with section 35, township 13 north, range 20 west, to Great Egg Harbor River to Pancoast Mill the western boundary of the Richland Creek Road, approximately 5.4 miles, as a rec- Wilderness, as a scenic river. reational river; (B) The 5.3-mile segment from the western (I) Mare Run, from its confluence with Great boundary of the Richland Creek Wilderness to Egg Harbor River to Weymouth Avenue, ap- the eastern boundary of the Richland Creek proximately 3 miles, as a recreational river; Wilderness, as a wild river. (J) Babcock Creek, from its confluence with (C) The 3.4-mile segment from the eastern Great Egg Harbor River to headwaters, ap- boundary of the Richland Creek Wilderness to proximately 7.5 miles, as a recreational river; the northern boundary of section 32, township (K) Gravelly Run, from its confluence with 14 north, range 18 west, as a scenic river. Great Egg Harbor River to Pennsylvania Rail- road Right-of-Way,10 approximately 2.7 miles, (142) SESPE CREEK, CALIFORNIA.—The 4-mile as a recreational river; segment of the main stem of the creek from its (L) Miry Run, from its confluence with confluence with Rock Creek and Howard Creek Great Egg Harbor River to Asbury Road, ap- downstream to its confluence with Trout Creek, proximately 1.7 miles, as a recreational river; to be administered by the Secretary of Agri- (M) South River, from its confluence with culture as a scenic river; and the 27.5-mile seg- Great Egg Harbor River to Main Avenue, ap- ment of the main stem of the creek extending proximately 13.5 miles, as a recreational river; from its confluence with Trout Creek down- (N) Stephen Creek, from its confluence with stream to where it leaves section 26, township 5 Great Egg Harbor River to New Jersey Route north, range 20 west, to be administered by the 50, approximately 2.3 miles, as a recreational Secretary of Agriculture as a wild river. river; (143) SISQUOC RIVER, CALIFORNIA.—The 33-mile (O) Gibson Creek, from its confluence with segment of the main stem of the river extending Great Egg Harbor River to First Avenue, ap- from its origin downstream to the Los Padres proximately 5.6 miles, as a recreational river; Forest boundary, to be administered by the Sec- (P) English Creek, from its confluence with retary of Agriculture as a wild river. Great Egg Harbor River to Zion Road, approxi- (144) BIG SUR RIVER, CALIFORNIA.—The main mately 3.5 miles, as a recreational river; stems of the South Fork and North Fork of the (Q) Lakes Creek, from its confluence with Great Egg Harbor River to the dam, approxi- Big Sur River from their headwaters to their mately 2.2 miles, as a recreational river; confluence and the main stem of the river from (R) Middle River, from its confluence with the confluence of the South and North Forks Great Egg Harbor River to the levee, approxi- downstream to the boundary of the Ventana mately 5.6 miles, as a scenic river; Wilderness in Los Padres National Forest, for a (S) Patcong Creek, from its confluence with total distance of approximately 19.5 miles, to be Great Egg Harbor River to Garden State Park- administered by the Secretary of Agriculture as way, approximately 2.8 miles, as a rec- a wild river. reational river; (145) GREAT EGG HARBOR, NEW JERSEY.—39.5 (T) Tuckahoe River (lower segment) from its miles of the main stem to be administered by confluence with Great Egg Harbor River to the the Secretary of the Interior in the following Route 50 bridge,11 approximately 9 miles, as a classifications: scenic river; (A) from the mouth of the Patcong Creek to (U) Tuckahoe River, from the Route 50 the mouth of Perch Cove Run, approximately Bridge to Route 49 Bridge, approximately 7.3 10 miles, as a scenic river; miles, as a recreational river; and (B) from Perch Cove Run to the Mill Street (V) Cedar Swamp Creek, from its confluence Bridge, approximately 5.5 miles, as a rec- with Tuckahoe River to headwaters, approxi- reational river; mately 6 miles, as a scenic river. (C) from Lake Lenape to the Atlantic City (146) THE MAURICE RIVER, MIDDLE SEGMENT.— Expressway, approximately 21 miles, as a rec- From Route 670 Bridge at Mauricetown to 3.6 reational river; and miles upstream (at drainage ditch just upstream (D) from Williamstown-New Freedom Road of Fralinger Farm), approximately 3.8 miles to to the Pennsylvania Railroad right-of-way, ap- be administered by the Secretary of the Interior proximately 3 miles, as a recreational river, as a scenic river. and (147) THE MAURICE RIVER, MIDDLE SEGMENT.— 89.5 miles of the following tributaries to be ad- From the drainage ditch just upstream of ministered by the Secretary of the Interior in Fralinger Farm to one-half mile upstream from the following classifications: the United States Geological Survey Station at (E) Squankum Branch from its confluence Burcham Farm, approximately 3.1 miles, to be with Great Egg Harbor River to Malaga Road, administered by the Secretary of the Interior as approximately 4.5 miles, as a recreational a recreational river. river; (148) THE MAURICE RIVER, UPPER SEGMENT.— (F) Big Bridge Branch, from its confluence From one-half mile upstream from the United with Great Egg Harbor River to headwaters, approximately 2.2 miles, as a recreational 10 So in original. Probably should not be capitalized. river; 11 So in original. Probably should be capitalized. § 1274 TITLE 16—CONSERVATION Page 1568

States Geological Survey Station at Burcham ment shall be managed in accordance with the Farm to the south side of the Millville sewage Upper Farmington River Management Plan, treatment plant, approximately 3.6 miles, to be dated April 29, 1993, and such amendments there- administered by the Secretary of the Interior as to as the Secretary of the Interior determines a scenic river. are consistent with this chapter. Such plan shall (149) THE MENANTICO CREEK, LOWER SEG- be deemed to satisfy the requirement for a com- MENT.—From its confluence with the Maurice prehensive management plan pursuant to sub- River to the Route 55 Bridge, approximately 1.4 section (d) of this section. miles, to be administered by the Secretary of (157) CLARION RIVER, PENNSYLVANIA.—The 51.7- the Interior as a recreational river. mile segment of the main stem of the Clarion (150) THE MENANTICO CREEK, UPPER SEG- River from the Allegheny National Forest/State MENT.—From the Route 55 Bridge to the base of Game Lands Number 44 boundary, located ap- the impoundment at Menantico Lake, approxi- proximately 0.7 miles downstream from the Rid- mately 6.5 miles, to be administered by the Sec- gway Borough limit, to an unnamed tributary in retary of the Interior as a scenic river. the backwaters of Piney Dam approximately 0.6 (151) MANUMUSKIN RIVER, LOWER SEGMENT.— miles downstream from Blyson Run, to be ad- From its confluence with the Maurice River to ministered by the Secretary of Agriculture in a point 2.0 miles upstream, to be administered the following classifications: by the Secretary of the Interior as a rec- (A) The approximately 8.6-mile segment of reational river. the main stem from the Allegheny National (152) MANUMUSKIN RIVER, UPPER SEGMENT.— Forest/State Game Lands Number 44 bound- From a point 2.0 miles upstream from its con- ary, located approximately 0.7 miles down- fluence with the Maurice River to its head- stream from the Ridgway Borough limit, to waters near Route 557, approximately 12.3 miles, Portland Mills, as a recreational river. to be administered by the Secretary of the Inte- (B) The approximately 8-mile segment of the rior as a scenic river. main stem from Portland Mills to the Alle- (153) MUSKEE CREEK, NEW JERSEY.—From its gheny National Forest boundary, located ap- confluence with the Maurice River to the Penn- proximately 0.8 miles downstream from Irwin sylvania Seashore Line Railroad Bridge, ap- Run, as a scenic river. proximately 2.7 miles, to be administered by the (C) The approximately 26-mile segment of Secretary of the Interior as a scenic river. the main stem from the Allegheny National (154)(A) RED RIVER, KENTUCKY.—The 19.4-mile Forest boundary, located approximately 0.8 segment of the Red River extending from the miles downstream from Irwin Run, to the Highway 746 Bridge to the School House Branch, State Game Lands 283 boundary, located ap- to be administered by the Secretary of Agri- proximately 0.9 miles downstream from the culture in the following classes: Cooksburg bridge, as a recreational river. (i) The 9.1-mile segment known as the (D) The approximately 9.1-mile segment of ‘‘Upper Gorge’’ from the Highway 746 Bridge to the main stem from the State Game Lands 283 Swift Camp Creek, as a wild river. This seg- boundary, located approximately 0.9 miles ment is identified as having the same bound- downstream from the Cooksburg bridge, to an ary as the Kentucky Wild River. unnamed tributary at the backwaters of Piney (ii) The 10.3-mile segment known as the Dam, located approximately 0.6 miles down- ‘‘Lower Gorge’’ from Swift Camp Creek to the stream from Blyson Run, as a scenic river. School House Branch, as a recreational river. (158) LAMPREY RIVER, NEW HAMPSHIRE.—The (B) There are authorized to be appropriated 23.5-mile segment extending from the Bunker such sums as are necessary to carry out this Pond Dam in Epping to the confluence with the paragraph. Piscassic River in the vicinity of the Durham- (155) RIO GRANDE, NEW MEXICO.—The main Newmarket town line (hereinafter in this para- stem from the southern boundary of the seg- graph referred to as the ‘‘segment’’) as a rec- ment of the Rio Grande designated pursuant to reational river. The segment shall be adminis- paragraph (4), downstream approximately 12 tered by the Secretary of the Interior through miles to the west section line of Section 15, cooperative agreements between the Secretary Township 23 North, Range 10 East, to be admin- and the State of New Hampshire and its relevant istered by the Secretary of the Interior as a sce- political subdivisions, namely the towns of Ep- nic river. ping, Durham, Lee, and Newmarket, pursuant to (156) FARMINGTON RIVER, CONNECTICUT.—The section 1281(e) of this title. The segment shall be 14-mile segment of the West Branch and main- managed in accordance with the Lamprey River stem extending from immediately below the Management Plan dated January 10, 1995, and Goodwin Dam and Hydroelectric Project in such amendments thereto as the Secretary of Hartland, Connecticut, to the downstream end the Interior determines are consistent with this of the New Hartford-Canton, Connecticut, town chapter. Such plan shall be deemed to satisfy line (hereinafter in this paragraph referred to as the requirements for a comprehensive manage- the ‘‘segment’’), as a recreational river, to be ment plan pursuant to subsection (d) of this sec- administered by the Secretary of the Interior tion. through cooperative agreements between the (159)(A) ELKHORN CREEK.—The 6.4-mile seg- Secretary of the Interior and the State of Con- ment traversing federally administered lands necticut and its relevant political subdivisions, from that point along the Willamette National namely the Towns of Colebrook, Hartland, Bark- Forest boundary on the common section line be- hamsted, New Hartford, and Canton and the tween Sections 12 and 13, Township 9 South, Hartford Metropolitan District Commission, Range 4 East, Willamette Meridian, to that pursuant to section 1281(e) of this title. The seg- point where the segment leaves Federal owner- Page 1569 TITLE 16—CONSERVATION § 1274 ship along the Bureau of Land Management deemed to satisfy the requirement for a compre- boundary in Section 1, Township 9 South, Range hensive management plan under subsection (d) 3 East, Willamette Meridian, in the following of this section. classes: (161) WILSON CREEK, NORTH CAROLINA.—(A) The (i) a 5.8-mile wild river area, extending from 23.3 mile segment of Wilson Creek in the State that point along the Willamette National For- of North Carolina from its headwaters to its est boundary on the common section line be- confluence with Johns River, to be administered tween Sections 12 and 13, Township 9 South, by the Secretary of Agriculture in the following Range 4 East, Willamette Meridian, to its con- classifications: fluence with Buck Creek in Section 1, Town- (i) The 2.9 mile segment from its headwaters ship 9 South, Range 3 East, Willamette Merid- below Calloway Peak downstream to the con- ian, to be administered as agreed on by the fluence of Little Wilson Creek, as a scenic Secretaries of Agriculture and the Interior, or river. as directed by the President; and (ii) The 4.6 segment from Little Wilson (ii) a 0.6-mile scenic river area, extending Creek downstream to the confluence of from the confluence with Buck Creek in Sec- Crusher Branch, as a wild river. tion 1, Township 9 South, Range 3 East, Wil- (iii) The 15.8 segment from Crusher Branch lamette Meridian, to that point where the seg- downstream to the confluence of Johns River, ment leaves Federal ownership along the Bu- as a recreational river. reau of Land Management boundary in Sec- (B) The Forest Service or any other agency of tion 1, Township 9 South, Range 3 East, Wil- the Federal Government may not undertake lamette Meridian, to be administered by the condemnation proceedings for the purpose of ac- Secretary of Interior, or as directed by the quiring public right-of-way or access to Wilson President. Creek against the private property of T. Henry (B) Notwithstanding subsection (b) of this sec- Wilson, Jr., or his heirs or assigns, located in tion, the lateral boundaries of both the wild Avery County, North Carolina (within the area river area and the scenic river area along Elk- 36°, 4 min., 21 sec. North 81°, 47 min., 37° West horn Creek shall include an average of not more and 36°, 3 min., 13 sec. North and 81° 45 min. 55 than 640 acres per mile measured from the ordi- sec. West), in the area of Wilson Creek des- nary high water mark on both sides of the river. ignated as a wild river. (160) SUDBURY, ASSABET, AND CONCORD RIVERS, (162) WEKIVA RIVER, WEKIWA SPRINGS RUN, MASSACHUSETTS.—(A) The 29 miles of river seg- ROCK SPRINGS RUN, AND BLACK WATER CREEK, ments in Massachusetts, as follows: FLORIDA.—The 41.6-mile segments referred to in (i) The 14.9-mile segment of the Sudbury this paragraph, to be administered by the Sec- River beginning at the Danforth Street Bridge retary of the Interior: in the town of Framingham, downstream to (A) WEKIVA RIVER AND WEKIWA SPRINGS the Route 2 Bridge in Concord, as a scenic RUN.—The 14.9 miles of the Wekiva River, river. along Wekiwa Springs Run from its confluence (ii) The 1.7-mile segment of the Sudbury with the St. Johns River to Wekiwa Springs, River from the Route 2 Bridge downstream to to be administered in the following classifica- its confluence with the Assabet River at Egg tions: Rock, as a recreational river. (i) From the confluence with the St. Johns (iii) The 4.4-mile segment of the Assabet River to the southern boundary of the Lower River beginning 1,000 feet downstream from Wekiva River State Preserve, approximately the Damon Mill Dam in the town of Concord, 4.4 miles, as a wild river. to its confluence with the Sudbury River at (ii) From the southern boundary of the Egg Rock in Concord; 12 as a recreational river. Lower Wekiva River State Preserve to the (iv) The 8-mile segment of the Concord River northern boundary of Rock Springs State from Egg Rock at the confluence of the Sud- Reserve at the Wekiva River, approximately bury and Assabet Rivers downstream to the 3.4 miles, as a recreational river. Route 3 Bridge in the town of Billerica, as a (iii) From the northern boundary of Rock recreational river. Springs State Reserve at the Wekiva River (B) The segments referred to in subparagraph to the southern boundary of Rock Springs (A) shall be administered by the Secretary of State Reserve at the Wekiva River, approxi- the Interior in cooperation with the SUASCO mately 5.9 miles, as a wild river. River Stewardship Council provided for in the (iv) From the southern boundary of Rock plan referred to in subparagraph (C) through co- Springs State Reserve at the Wekiva River operative agreements under section 1281(e) of upstream along Wekiwa Springs Run to this title between the Secretary and the Com- Wekiwa Springs, approximately 1.2 miles, as monwealth of Massachusetts and its relevant a recreational river. political subdivisions (including the towns of (B) ROCK SPRINGS RUN.—The 8.8 miles from Framingham, Wayland, Sudbury, Lincoln, Con- the confluence of Rock Springs Run with the cord, Carlisle, Bedford, and Billerica). Wekiwa Springs Run forming the Wekiva (C) The segments referred to in subparagraph River to its headwaters at Rock Springs, to be (A) shall be managed in accordance with the administered in the following classifications: plan entitled ‘‘Sudbury, Assabet and Concord (i) From the confluence with Wekiwa Wild and Scenic River Study, River Conserva- Springs Run to the western boundary of tion Plan’’, dated March 16, 1995. The plan is Rock Springs Run State Reserve at Rock Springs Run, approximately 6.9 miles, as a 12 So in original. The semicolon probably should be a comma. wild river. § 1274 TITLE 16—CONSERVATION Page 1570

(ii) From the western boundary of Rock (B) 22.4 miles of the east branch beginning at Springs Run State Reserve at Rock Springs the southern boundary line of the Borough of Run to Rock Springs, approximately 1.9 Avondale, including Walnut Run, Broad Run, miles, as a recreational river. and Egypt Run, outside the boundaries of the White Clay Creek Preserve, as a recreational (C) BLACK WATER CREEK.—The 17.9 miles from the confluence of Black Water Creek river. (C) 4.0 miles of the east branch that flow with the Wekiva River to outflow from Lake through the boundaries of the White Clay Norris, to be administered in the following Creek Preserve, Pennsylvania, beginning at classifications: (i) From the confluence with the Wekiva the northern boundary line of London Britain River to approximately .25 mile downstream township and downstream to the confluence of of the Seminole State Forest road crossing, the middle and east branches, as a scenic approximately 4.1 miles, as a wild river. river. (ii) From approximately .25 mile down- (D) 6.8 miles of the middle branch, beginning stream of the Seminole State Forest road to at the headwaters within Londonderry town- approximately .25 mile upstream of the Sem- ship downstream to a point that is 500 feet inole State Forest road crossing, approxi- north of the Borough of West Grove waste- mately .5 mile, as a scenic river. water treatment facility, as a recreational (iii) From approximately .25 mile up- river. stream of the Seminole State Forest road (E) 14 miles of the middle branch, beginning crossing to approximately .25 mile down- at a point that is 500 feet south of the Borough stream of the old railroad grade crossing of West Grove wastewater treatment facility (approximately River Mile 9), approximately downstream to the boundary of the White Clay 4.4 miles, as a wild river. Creek Preserve in London Britain township, as (iv) From approximately .25 mile down- a recreational river. stream of the old railroad grade crossing (F) 2.1 miles of the middle branch that flow (approximately River Mile 9), upstream to within the boundaries of the White Clay Creek the boundary of Seminole State Forest (ap- Preserve in London Britain township, as a sce- proximately River Mile 10.6), approximately nic river. (G) 17.2 miles of the west branch, beginning 1.6 miles, as a scenic river. (v) From the boundary of Seminole State at the headwaters within Penn township down- Forest (approximately River Mile 10.6) to ap- stream to the confluence with the middle proximately .25 mile downstream of the branch, as a recreational river. (H) 14.3 miles of the main stem, including State Road 44 crossing, approximately .9 Lamborn Run, that flow through the bound- mile, as a wild river. (vi) From approximately .25 mile down- aries of the White Clay Creek Preserve, Penn- stream of State Road 44 to approximately .25 sylvania and Delaware, and White Clay Creek mile upstream of the State Road 44A cross- State Park, Delaware, beginning at the con- ing, approximately .6 mile, as a recreational fluence of the east and middle branches in river. London Britain Township, Pennsylvania, (vii) From approximately .25 mile up- downstream to the northern boundary line of stream of the State Road 44A crossing to ap- the City of Newark, Delaware, as a scenic proximately .25 mile downstream of the river. Lake Norris Road crossing, approximately (I) 5.4 miles of the main stem (including all 4.7 miles, as a wild river. second order tributaries outside the bound- (viii) From approximately .25 mile down- aries of the White Clay Creek Preserve and stream of the Lake Norris Road crossing to White Clay Creek State Park), beginning at the outflow from Lake Norris, approxi- the confluence of the east and middle branches mately 1.1 miles, as a recreational river. in London Britain township, Pennsylvania, downstream to the northern boundary of the (163) WHITE CLAY CREEK, DELAWARE AND PENN- city of Newark, Delaware, as a recreational SYLVANIA.—The 199 miles of river segments of river. White Clay Creek (including tributaries of White (J) 16.8 miles of the main stem beginning at Clay Creek and all second order tributaries of Paper Mill Road downstream to the Old Route the designated segments) in the States of Dela- 4 bridge, as a recreational river. ware and Pennsylvania, as depicted on the map (K) 4.4 miles of the main stem beginning at entitled ‘‘White Clay Creek Wild and Scenic the southern boundary of the property of the River Designated Area Map’’ and dated July corporation known as United Water Delaware 2008, the map entitled ‘‘White Clay Creek Wild downstream to the confluence of White Clay and Scenic River Classification Map’’ and dated Creek with the Christina River, as a rec- July 2008, and the map entitled ‘‘White Clay reational river. Creek National Wild and Scenic River Proposed (L) 1.3 miles of Middle Run outside the Additional Designated Segments-July 2008’’, to boundaries of the Middle Run Natural Area, as be administered by the Secretary of the Inte- a recreational river. rior, as follows: (M) 5.2 miles of Middle Run that flow within (A) 30.8 miles of the east branch, including the boundaries of the Middle Run Natural Trout Run, beginning at the headwaters with- Area, as a scenic river. in West Marlborough township downstream to (N) 15.6 miles of Pike Creek, as a rec- a point that is 500 feet north of the Borough of reational river. Avondale wastewater treatment facility, as a (O) 38.7 miles of Mill Creek, as a recreational recreational river. river. Page 1571 TITLE 16—CONSERVATION § 1274

(164) WILDHORSE AND KIGER CREEKS, OREGON.— fluence with the Rio de La Mina), a total of The following segments in the Steens Mountain approximately 2.1 miles. Cooperative Management and Protection Area (ii) As a scenic river from the crossing in the State of Oregon, to be administered by point of Trail No. 24/11 to the access point of the Secretary of the Interior as wild rivers: Trail No. 7, a total of approximately 1.4 (A) The 2.6-mile segment of Little Wildhorse miles. Creek from its headwaters to its confluence (iii) As a recreational river from the access with Wildhorse Creek. point of Trail No. 7 to the national forest (B) The 7.0-mile segment of Wildhorse Creek boundary, a total of approximately 1.0 miles. from its headwaters, and including .36 stream (B) RIO DE LA MINA.—The segment of ap- miles into section 34, township 34 south, range proximately 2.1 miles from its headwaters to 33 east. its confluence with the Rio Mameyes, to be ad- (C) The approximately 4.25-mile segment of ministered by the Secretary of Agriculture as Kiger Creek from its headwaters to the point follows: at which it leaves the Steens Mountain Wil- (i) As a recreational river from its head- derness Area within the Steens Mountain Co- waters in the El Yunque Recreation Area operative Management and Protection Area. downstream to La Mina Falls, a total of ap- (165) LOWER DELAWARE RIVER AND ASSOCIATED proximately 0.9 miles. 13 TRIBUTARIES, NEW JERSEY AND PENNSYLVANIA.— (ii) As a scenic river from La Mina falls (A) The 65.6 miles of river segments in New Jer- downstream to its confluence with the Rio sey and Pennsylvania, consisting of— Mameyes, a total of approximately 1.2 miles. (i) the segment from river mile 193.8 to the (C) RIO ICACOS.—The segment of approxi- northern border of the city of Easton, Penn- mately 2.3 miles from its headwaters to the sylvania (approximately 10.5 miles), as a rec- boundary of the Caribbean National Forest, to reational river; be administered by the Secretary of Agri- (ii) the segment from a point just south of culture as a scenic river. the Gilbert Generating Station to a point just north of the Point Pleasant Pumping Station (167) WHITE SALMON RIVER, WASHINGTON.—The (approximately 14.2 miles), as a recreational 20 miles of river segments of the main stem of river; the White Salmon River and Cascade Creek, (iii) the segment from the point just south of Washington, to be administered by the Sec- the Point Pleasant Pumping Station to a retary of Agriculture in the following classifica- point 1,000 feet north of the Route 202 bridge tions: (approximately 6.3 miles), as a recreational (A) The approximately 1.6-mile segment of river; the main stem of the White Salmon River (iv) the segment from a point 1,750 feet south from the headwaters on Mount Adams in sec- of the Route 202 bridge to the southern border tion 17, township 8 north, range 10 east, down- of the town of New Hope, Pennsylvania (ap- stream to the Mount Adams Wilderness bound- proximately 1.9 miles), as a recreational river; ary as a wild river. (v) the segment from the southern boundary (B) The approximately 5.1-mile segment of of the town of New Hope, Pennsylvania, to the Cascade Creek from its headwaters on Mount town of Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania Adams in section 10, township 8 north, range (approximately 6 miles), as a recreational 10 east, downstream to the Mount Adams Wil- river; derness boundary as a wild river. (C) The approximately 1.5-mile segment of (vi) Tinicum Creek (approximately 14.7 Cascade Creek from the Mount Adams Wilder- miles), as a scenic river; (vii) Tohickon Creek from the Lake ness boundary downstream to its confluence Nockamixon Dam to the Delaware River (ap- with the White Salmon River as a scenic river. (D) The approximately 11.8-mile segment of proximately 10.7 miles), as a scenic river; and the main stem of the White Salmon River (viii) Paunacussing Creek in Solebury Town- from the Mount Adams Wilderness boundary ship (approximately 3 miles), as a recreational downstream to the Gifford Pinchot National river. Forest boundary as a scenic river. (B) ADMINISTRATION.—The river segments re- (168) BLACK BUTTE RIVER, CALIFORNIA.—The ferred to in subparagraph (A) shall be adminis- following segments of the Black Butte River in tered by the Secretary of the Interior. Notwith- the State of California, to be administered by standing section 1281(c) of this title, the river the Secretary of Agriculture: segments shall not be administered as part of (A) The 16 miles of Black Butte River, from the National Park System. the Mendocino County Line to its confluence (166) RIVERS OF CARIBBEAN NATIONAL FOREST, with Jumpoff Creek, as a wild river. PUERTO RICO.— (B) The 3.5 miles of Black Butte River from (A) RIO MAMEYES.—The segment of approxi- its confluence with Jumpoff Creek to its con- mately 4.5 miles from its headwaters in the fluence with Middle Eel River, as a scenic Ban˜ o de Oro Research Natural Area to the river. boundary of the Caribbean National Forest, to (C) The 1.5 miles of Cold Creek from the be administered by the Secretary of Agri- Mendocino County Line to its confluence with culture as follows: Black Butte River, as a wild river. (i) As a wild river from its headwaters in the Ban˜ o de Oro Research Natural Area to (169) MUSCONETCONG RIVER, NEW JERSEY.— the crossing point of Trail No. 24/11 (approxi- mately 500 feet upstream from the con- 13 So in original. Probably should be capitalized. § 1274 TITLE 16—CONSERVATION Page 1572

(A) DESIGNATION.—The 24.2 miles of river to the Mount Hood Wilderness boundary, to be segments in New Jersey, consisting of— administered by the Secretary of Agriculture as (i) the approximately 3.5-mile segment a wild river. from Saxton Falls to the Route 46 bridge, to (176) FIFTEENMILE CREEK, OREGON.— be administered by the Secretary of the In- (A) IN GENERAL.—The 11.1-mile segment of terior as a scenic river; and Fifteenmile Creek from its source at Senecal (ii) the approximately 20.7-mile segment Spring to the southern edge of the northwest from the Kings Highway bridge to the rail- quarter of the northwest quarter of section 20, road tunnels at Musconetcong Gorge, to be township 2 south, range 12 east, to be adminis- administered by the Secretary of the Inte- tered by the Secretary of Agriculture in the rior as a recreational river. following classes: (i) The 2.6-mile segment from its source at (B) ADMINISTRATION.—Notwithstanding sec- Senecal Spring to the Badger Creek Wilder- tion 1281(c) of this title, the river segments ness boundary, as a wild river. designated under subparagraph (A) shall not (ii) The 0.4-mile segment from the Badger be administered as part of the National Park Creek Wilderness boundary to the point 0.4 System. miles downstream, as a scenic river. (170) EIGHTMILE RIVER, CONNECTICUT.—Seg- (iii) The 7.9-mile segment from the point ments of the main stem and specified tributaries 0.4 miles downstream of the Badger Creek of the Eightmile River in the State of Connecti- Wilderness boundary to the western edge of cut, totaling approximately 25.3 miles, to be ad- section 20, township 2 south, range 12 east as ministered by the Secretary of the Interior as a wild river. follows: (iv) The 0.2-mile segment from the western (A) The entire 10.8-mile segment of the main edge of section 20, township 2 south, range 12 stem, starting at its confluence with Lake east, to the southern edge of the northwest Hayward Brook to its confluence with the quarter of the northwest quarter of section Connecticut River at the mouth of Hamburg 20, township 2 south, range 12 east as a sce- Cove, as a scenic river. nic river. (B) The 8.0-mile segment of the East Branch (B) INCLUSIONS.—Notwithstanding subsection of the Eightmile River starting at Witch (b), the lateral boundaries of both the wild Meadow Road to its confluence with the main river area and the scenic river area along stem of the Eightmile River, as a scenic river. (C) The 3.9-mile segment of Harris Brook Fifteenmile Creek shall include an average of starting with the confluence of an unnamed not more than 640 acres per mile measured stream lying 0.74 miles due east of the inter- from the ordinary high water mark on both section of Hartford Road (State Route 85) and sides of the river. Round Hill Road to its confluence with the (177) EAST FORK HOOD RIVER, OREGON.—The 13.5- East Branch of the Eightmile River, as a sce- mile segment of the East Fork Hood River from nic river. Oregon State Highway 35 to the Mount Hood Na- (D) The 1.9-mile segment of Beaver Brook tional Forest boundary, to be administered by starting at its confluence with Cedar Pond the Secretary of Agriculture as a recreational Brook to its confluence with the main stem of river. the Eightmile River, as a scenic river. (178) COLLAWASH RIVER, OREGON.—The 17.8-mile (E) The 0.7-mile segment of Falls Brook from segment of the Collawash River from the head- its confluence with Tisdale Brook to its con- waters of the East Fork Collawash to the con- fluence with the main stem of the Eightmile fluence of the mainstream of the Collawash River at Hamburg Cove, as a scenic river. River with the Clackamas River, to be adminis- (171) SOUTH FORK CLACKAMAS RIVER, OREGON.— tered by the Secretary of Agriculture in the fol- The 4.2-mile segment of the South Fork lowing classes: Clackamas River from its confluence with the (A) The 11.0-mile segment from the head- East Fork of the South Fork Clackamas to its waters of the East Fork Collawash River to confluence with the Clackamas River, to be ad- Buckeye Creek, as a scenic river. (B) The 6.8-mile segment from Buckeye ministered by the Secretary of Agriculture as a Creek to the Clackamas River, as a rec- wild river. reational river. (172) EAGLE CREEK, OREGON.—The 8.3-mile seg- ment of Eagle Creek from its headwaters to the (179) FISH CREEK, OREGON.—The 13.5-mile seg- Mount Hood National Forest boundary, to be ad- ment of Fish Creek from its headwaters to the ministered by the Secretary of Agriculture as a confluence with the Clackamas River, to be ad- wild river. ministered by the Secretary of Agriculture as a (173) MIDDLE FORK HOOD RIVER.—The 3.7-mile recreational river. segment of the Middle Fork Hood River from the (180) BATTLE CREEK, IDAHO.—The 23.4 miles of confluence of Clear and Coe Branches to the Battle Creek from the confluence of the Owyhee north section line of section 11, township 1 River to the upstream boundary of the Owyhee south, range 9 east, to be administered by the River Wilderness, to be administered by the Sec- Secretary of Agriculture as a scenic river. retary of the Interior as a wild river. (174) SOUTH FORK ROARING RIVER, OREGON.—The (181) BIG JACKS CREEK, IDAHO.—The 35.0 miles 4.6-mile segment of the South Fork Roaring of Big Jacks Creek from the downstream border River from its headwaters to its confluence with of the Big Jacks Creek Wilderness in sec. 8, T. 8 Roaring River, to be administered by the Sec- S., R. 4 E., to the point at which it enters the retary of Agriculture as a wild river. NW 1⁄4 of sec. 26, T. 10 S., R. 2 E., Boise Meridian, (175) ZIG ZAG RIVER, OREGON.—The 4.3-mile seg- to be administered by the Secretary of the Inte- ment of the Zig Zag River from its headwaters rior as a wild river. Page 1573 TITLE 16—CONSERVATION § 1274

(182) BRUNEAU RIVER, IDAHO.— (191) OWYHEE RIVER, IDAHO.— (A) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in sub- (A) IN GENERAL.—Subject to subparagraph paragraph (B), the 39.3-mile segment of the (B), the 67.3 miles of the Owyhee River from Bruneau River from the downstream boundary the Idaho-Oregon State border to the up- of the Bruneau-Jarbidge Wilderness to the up- stream boundary of the Owyhee River Wilder- stream confluence with the west fork of the ness, to be administered by the Secretary of Bruneau River, to be administered by the Sec- the Interior as a wild river. retary of the Interior as a wild river. (B) ACCESS.—The Secretary of the Interior (B) EXCEPTION.—Notwithstanding subpara- shall allow for continued access across the graph (A), the 0.6-mile segment of the Bruneau Owyhee River at Crutchers Crossing, subject River at the Indian Hot Springs public road to such terms and conditions as the Secretary access shall be administered by the Secretary of the Interior determines to be necessary. of the Interior as a recreational river. (192) RED CANYON, IDAHO.—The 4.6 miles of Red (183) WEST FORK BRUNEAU RIVER, IDAHO.—The Canyon from the confluence of the Owyhee approximately 0.35 miles of the West Fork of the River to the upstream boundary of the Owyhee Bruneau River from the confluence with the River Wilderness, to be administered by the Sec- Jarbidge River to the downstream boundary of retary of the Interior as a wild river. the Bruneau Canyon Grazing Allotment in the (193) SHEEP CREEK, IDAHO.—The 25.6 miles of SE/NE of sec. 5, T. 13 S., R. 7 E., Boise Meridian, Sheep Creek from the confluence with the to be administered by the Secretary of the Inte- Bruneau River to the upstream boundary of the rior as a wild river. Bruneau-Jarbidge Rivers Wilderness, to be ad- (184) COTTONWOOD CREEK, IDAHO.—The 2.6 miles ministered by the Secretary of the Interior as a of Cottonwood Creek from the confluence with wild river. Big Jacks Creek to the upstream boundary of (194) SOUTH FORK OWYHEE RIVER, IDAHO.— the Big Jacks Creek Wilderness, to be adminis- (A) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in sub- tered by the Secretary of the Interior as a wild paragraph (B), the 31.4-mile segment of the river. South Fork of the Owyhee River upstream (185) DEEP CREEK, IDAHO.—The 13.1-mile seg- from the confluence with the Owyhee River to ment of Deep Creek from the confluence with the upstream boundary of the Owyhee River the Owyhee River to the upstream boundary of Wilderness at the Idaho–Nevada State border, the Owyhee River Wilderness in sec. 30, T. 12 S., to be administered by the Secretary of the In- R. 2 W., Boise Meridian, to be administered by terior as a wild river. the Secretary of the Interior as a wild river. (B) EXCEPTION.—Notwithstanding subpara- (186) DICKSHOOTER CREEK, IDAHO.—The 9.25 graph (A), the 1.2-mile segment of the South miles of Dickshooter Creek from the confluence Fork of the Owyhee River from the point at which the river enters the southernmost with Deep Creek to a point on the stream 1⁄4 mile due west of the east boundary of sec. 16, T. boundary to the point at which the river exits 12 S., R. 2 W., Boise Meridian, to be adminis- the northernmost boundary of private land in tered by the Secretary of the Interior as a wild sec. 25 and 26, T. 14 S., R. 5 W., Boise Meridian, river. shall be administered by the Secretary of the (187) DUNCAN CREEK, IDAHO.—The 0.9-mile seg- Interior as a recreational river. ment of Duncan Creek from the confluence with (195) WICKAHONEY CREEK, IDAHO.—The 1.5 miles Big Jacks Creek upstream to the east boundary of Wickahoney Creek from the confluence of Big of sec. 18, T. 10 S., R. 4 E., Boise Meridian, to be Jacks Creek to the upstream boundary of the administered by the Secretary of the Interior as Big Jacks Creek Wilderness, to be administered a wild river. by the Secretary of the Interior as a wild river. (188) JARBIDGE RIVER, IDAHO.—The 28.8 miles of (196) AMARGOSA RIVER, CALIFORNIA.—The fol- the Jarbidge River from the confluence with the lowing segments of the Amargosa River in the West Fork Bruneau River to the upstream State of California, to be administered by the boundary of the Bruneau-Jarbidge Rivers Wil- Secretary of the Interior: derness, to be administered by the Secretary of (A) The approximately 4.1-mile segment of the Interior as a wild river. the Amargosa River from the northern bound- (189) LITTLE JACKS CREEK, IDAHO.—The 12.4 ary of sec. 7, T. 21 N., R. 7 E., to 100 feet up- miles of Little Jacks Creek from the down- stream of the Tecopa Hot Springs road cross- stream boundary of the Little Jacks Creek Wil- ing, as a scenic river. derness, upstream to the mouth of OX Prong (B) The approximately 8-mile segment of the Creek, to be administered by the Secretary of Amargosa River from 100 feet downstream of the Interior as a wild river. the Tecopa Hot Springs Road crossing to 100 (190) NORTH FORK OWYHEE RIVER, IDAHO.—The feet upstream of the Old Spanish Trail High- following segments of the North Fork of the way crossing near Tecopa, as a scenic river. Owyhee River, to be administered by the Sec- (C) The approximately 7.9-mile segment of retary of the Interior: the Amargosa River from the northern bound- (A) The 5.7-mile segment from the Idaho-Or- ary of sec. 16, T. 20 N., R. 7 E., to .25 miles up- egon State border to the upstream boundary of stream of the confluence with Sperry Wash in the private land at the Juniper Mt. Road sec. 10, T. 19 N., R. 7 E., as a wild river. crossing, as a recreational river. (D) The approximately 4.9-mile segment of (B) The 15.1-mile segment from the upstream the Amargosa River from .25 miles upstream boundary of the North Fork Owyhee River rec- of the confluence with Sperry Wash in sec. 10, reational segment designated in paragraph (A) T. 19 N., R. 7 E. to 100 feet upstream of the Du- to the upstream boundary of the North Fork mont Dunes access road crossing in sec. 32, T. Owyhee River Wilderness, as a wild river. 19 N., R. 7 E., as a recreational river. § 1274 TITLE 16—CONSERVATION Page 1574

(E) The approximately 1.4-mile segment of San Jacinto River in the State of California, to the Amargosa River from 100 feet downstream be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture: of the Dumont Dunes access road crossing in (A) The 2.12-mile segment from the source of sec. 32, T. 19 N., R. 7 E., as a recreational river. the North Fork San Jacinto River at Deer Springs in Mt. San Jacinto State Park to the (197) OWENS RIVER HEADWATERS, CALIFORNIA.— The following segments of the Owens River in State Park boundary, as a wild river. the State of California, to be administered by (B) The 1.66-mile segment from the Mt. San the Secretary of Agriculture: Jacinto State Park boundary to the Lawler (A) The 2.3-mile segment of Deadman Creek Park boundary in section 26, township 4 south, from the 2-forked source east of San Joaquin range 2 east, San Bernardino meridian, as a Peak to the confluence with the unnamed trib- scenic river. utary flowing north into Deadman Creek from (C) The 0.68-mile segment from the Lawler sec. 12, T. 3 S., R. 26 E., as a wild river. Park boundary to its confluence with Fuller (B) The 2.3-mile segment of Deadman Creek Mill Creek, as a recreational river. from the unnamed tributary confluence in sec. (D) The 2.15-mile segment from its con- 12, T. 3 S., R. 26 E., to the Road 3S22 crossing, fluence with Fuller Mill Creek to .25 miles up- as a scenic river. stream of the 5S09 road crossing, as a wild (C) The 4.1-mile segment of Deadman Creek river. from the Road 3S22 crossing to .25 miles down- (E) The 0.6-mile segment from .25 miles up- stream of the Highway 395 crossing, as a rec- stream of the 5S09 road crossing to its con- reational river. fluence with Stone Creek, as a scenic river. (D) The 3-mile segment of Deadman Creek (F) The 2.91-mile segment from the Stone from .25 miles downstream of the Highway 395 Creek confluence to the northern boundary of crossing to 100 feet upstream of Big Springs, as section 17, township 5 south, range 2 east, San a scenic river. Bernardino meridian, as a wild river. (E) The 1-mile segment of the Upper Owens (201) FULLER MILL CREEK, CALIFORNIA.—The River from 100 feet upstream of Big Springs to following segments of Fuller Mill Creek in the the private property boundary in sec. 19, T. 2 State of California, to be administered by the S., R. 28 E., as a recreational river. Secretary of Agriculture: (F) The 4-mile segment of Glass Creek from (A) The 1.2-mile segment from the source of its 2-forked source to 100 feet upstream of the Fuller Mill Creek in the San Jacinto Wilder- Glass Creek Meadow Trailhead parking area in ness to the Pinewood property boundary in sec. 29, T. 2 S., R. 27 E., as a wild river. section 13, township 4 south, range 2 east, San (G) The 1.3-mile segment of Glass Creek Bernardino meridian, as a scenic river. from 100 feet upstream of the trailhead park- (B) The 0.9-mile segment in the Pine Wood ing area in sec. 29 to the end of Glass Creek property, as a recreational river. Road in sec. 21, T. 2 S., R. 27 E., as a scenic (C) The 1.4-mile segment from the Pinewood river. property boundary in section 23, township 4 (H) The 1.1-mile segment of Glass Creek south, range 2 east, San Bernardino meridian, from the end of Glass Creek Road in sec. 21, T. to its confluence with the North Fork San 2 S., R. 27 E., to the confluence with Deadman Jacinto River, as a scenic river. Creek, as a recreational river. (202) PALM CANYON CREEK, CALIFORNIA.—The (198) COTTONWOOD CREEK, CALIFORNIA.—The fol- 8.1-mile segment of Palm Canyon Creek in the lowing segments of Cottonwood Creek in the State of California from the southern boundary State of California: (A) The 17.4-mile segment from its head- of section 6, township 7 south, range 5 east, San waters at the spring in sec. 27, T 4 S., R. 34 E., Bernardino meridian, to the San Bernardino Na- to the Inyo National Forest boundary at the tional Forest boundary in section 1, township 6 east section line of sec 3, T. 6 S., R. 36 E., as south, range 4 east, San Bernardino meridian, to a wild river to be administered by the Sec- be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture retary of Agriculture. as a wild river, and the Secretary shall enter (B) The 4.1-mile segment from the Inyo Na- into a cooperative management agreement with tional Forest boundary to the northern bound- the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians to ary of sec. 5, T. 4 S., R. 34 E., as a recreational protect and enhance river values. river, to be administered by the Secretary of (203) BAUTISTA CREEK, CALIFORNIA.—The 9.8- the Interior. mile segment of Bautista Creek in the State of California from the San Bernardino National (199) PIRU CREEK, CALIFORNIA.—The following Forest boundary in section 36, township 6 south, segments of Piru Creek in the State of Califor- range 2 east, San Bernardino meridian, to the nia, to be administered by the Secretary of Agri- San Bernardino National Forest boundary in culture: section 2, township 6 south, range 1 east, San (A) The 3-mile segment of Piru Creek from Bernardino meridian, to be administered by the 0.5 miles downstream of Pyramid Dam at the Secretary of Agriculture as a recreational river. first bridge crossing to the boundary of the (204) ZION NATIONAL PARK, UTAH.—The approxi- Sespe Wilderness, as a recreational river. mately 165.5 miles of segments of the Virgin (B) The 4.25-mile segment from the boundary River and tributaries of the Virgin River across of the Sespe Wilderness to the boundary be- Federal land within and adjacent to Zion Na- tween Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, as a tional Park, as generally depicted on the map wild river. entitled ‘‘Wild and Scenic River Segments Zion (200) NORTH FORK SAN JACINTO RIVER, CALIFOR- National Park and Bureau of Land Manage- NIA.—The following segments of the North Fork ment’’ and dated April 2008, to be administered Page 1575 TITLE 16—CONSERVATION § 1274 by the Secretary of the Interior in the following Park boundary to the junction with the Right classifications: Fork of North Creek and adjacent land rim-to- (A) TAYLOR CREEK.—The 4.5-mile segment rim, as a wild river. from the junction of the north, middle, and (O) LITTLE CREEK.—The segment beginning south forks of Taylor Creek, west to the park at the head of Little Creek to the junction boundary and adjacent land rim-to-rim, as a with the Left Fork of North Creek and adja- scenic river. cent land 1⁄2-mile wide, as a wild river. (B) NORTH FORK OF TAYLOR CREEK.—The seg- (P) RUSSELL GULCH.—The segment from the ment from the head of North Fork to the junc- head of Russell Gulch to the junction with the tion with Taylor Creek and adjacent land rim- Left Fork of North Creek and adjacent land to-rim, as a wild river. rim-to-rim, as a wild river. (C) MIDDLE FORK OF TAYLOR CREEK.—The seg- (Q) GRAPEVINE WASH.—The 2.6-mile segment ment from the head of Middle Fork on Bureau from the Lower Kolob Plateau to the junction of Land Management land to the junction with with the Left Fork of North Creek and adja- Taylor Creek and adjacent land rim-to-rim, as cent land rim-to-rim, as a scenic river. a wild river. (R) PINE SPRING WASH.—The 4.6-mile segment (D) SOUTH FORK OF TAYLOR CREEK.—The seg- to the junction with the left fork of North ment from the head of South Fork to the junc- Creek and adjacent land 1⁄2-mile, as a scenic tion with Taylor Creek and adjacent land rim- river. to-rim, as a wild river. (S) WOLF SPRINGS WASH.—The 1.4-mile seg- (E) TIMBER CREEK AND TRIBUTARIES.—The 3.1- ment from the head of Wolf Springs Wash to mile segment from the head of Timber Creek the junction with Pine Spring Wash and adja- and tributaries of Timber Creek to the junc- cent land 1⁄2-mile wide, as a scenic river. tion with LaVerkin Creek and adjacent land (T) KOLOB CREEK.—The 5.9-mile segment of rim-to-rim, as a wild river. Kolob Creek beginning in T. 39 S., R. 10 W., (F) LAVERKIN CREEK.—The 16.1-mile segment sec. 30, through Bureau of Land Management beginning in T. 38 S., R. 11 W., sec. 21, on Bu- land and Zion National Park land to the junc- reau of Land Management land, southwest tion with the North Fork of the Virgin River through Zion National Park, and ending at the and adjacent land rim-to-rim, as a wild river. south end of T. 40 S., R. 12 W., sec. 7, and adja- (U) OAK CREEK.—The 1-mile stretch of Oak cent land 1⁄2-mile wide, as a wild river. Creek beginning in T. 39 S., R. 10 W., sec. 19, (G) WILLIS CREEK.—The 1.9-mile segment be- to the junction with Kolob Creek and adjacent ginning on Bureau of Land Management land land rim-to-rim, as a wild river. in the SWSW sec. 27, T. 38 S., R. 11 W., to the (V) GOOSE CREEK.—The 4.6-mile segment of junction with LaVerkin Creek in Zion Na- Goose Creek from the head of Goose Creek to tional Park and adjacent land rim-to-rim, as a the junction with the North Fork of the Virgin wild river. River and adjacent land rim-to-rim, as a wild (H) BEARTRAP CANYON.—The 2.3-mile seg- river. ment beginning on Bureau of Management (W) DEEP CREEK.—The 5.3-mile segment of land in the SWNW sec. 3, T. 39 S., R. 11 W., to Deep Creek beginning on Bureau of Land Man- the junction with LaVerkin Creek and the seg- agement land at the northern boundary of T. ment from the headwaters north of Long Point 39 S., R. 10 W., sec. 23, south to the junction of to the junction with LaVerkin Creek and adja- the North Fork of the Virgin River and adja- cent land rim-to-rim, as a wild river. cent land rim-to-rim, as a wild river. (I) HOP VALLEY CREEK.—The 3.3-mile segment (X) NORTH FORK OF THE VIRGIN RIVER.—The beginning at the southern boundary of T. 39 S., 10.8-mile segment of the North Fork of the R. 11 W., sec. 20, to the junction with Virgin River beginning on Bureau of Land LaVerkin Creek and adjacent land 1⁄2-mile Management land at the eastern border of T. wide, as a wild river. 39 S., R. 10 W., sec. 35, to Temple of Sinawava (J) CURRENT CREEK.—The 1.4-mile segment and adjacent land rim-to-rim, as a wild river. from the head of Current Creek to the junc- (Y) NORTH FORK OF THE VIRGIN RIVER.—The 8- tion with LaVerkin Creek and adjacent land mile segment of the North Fork of the Virgin rim-to-rim, as a wild river. River from Temple of Sinawava south to the (K) CANE CREEK.—The 0.6-mile segment from Zion National Park boundary and adjacent the head of Smith Creek to the junction with land 1⁄2-mile wide, as a recreational river. LaVerkin Creek and adjacent land 1⁄2-mile (Z) IMLAY CANYON.—The segment from the wide, as a wild river. head of Imlay Creek to the junction with the (L) SMITH CREEK.—The 1.3-mile segment North Fork of the Virgin River and adjacent from the head of Smith Creek to the junction land rim-to-rim, as a wild river. with LaVerkin Creek and adjacent land 1⁄2- (AA) ORDERVILLE CANYON.—The segment mile wide, as a wild river. from the eastern boundary of Zion National (M) NORTH CREEK LEFT AND RIGHT FORKS.— Park to the junction with the North Fork of The segment of the Left Fork from the junc- the Virgin River and adjacent land rim-to-rim, tion with Wildcat Canyon to the junction with as a wild river. Right Fork, from the head of Right Fork to (BB) MYSTERY CANYON.—The segment from the junction with Left Fork, and from the the head of Mystery Canyon to the junction junction of the Left and Right Forks south- with the North Fork of the Virgin River and west to Zion National Park boundary and ad- adjacent land rim-to-rim, as a wild river. jacent land rim-to-rim, as a wild river. (CC) ECHO CANYON.—The segment from the (N) WILDCAT CANYON (BLUE CREEK).—The seg- eastern boundary of Zion National Park to the ment of Blue Creek from the Zion National junction with the North Fork of the Virgin § 1274 TITLE 16—CONSERVATION Page 1576

River and adjacent land rim-to-rim, as a wild (A) BAILEY CREEK.—The 7-mile segment of river. Bailey Creek, from the divide with the Little (DD) BEHUNIN CANYON.—The segment from Greys River north to its confluence with the the head of Behunin Canyon to the junction Snake River, as a wild river. with the North Fork of the Virgin River and (B) BLACKROCK CREEK.—The 22-mile segment adjacent land rim-to-rim, as a wild river. from its source to the Bridger-Teton National (EE) HEAPS CANYON.—The segment from the Forest boundary, as a scenic river. head of Heaps Canyon to the junction with the (C) BUFFALO FORK OF THE SNAKE RIVER.—The North Fork of the Virgin River and adjacent portions of the Buffalo Fork of the Snake land rim-to-rim, as a wild river. River, consisting of— (FF) BIRCH CREEK.—The segment from the (i) the 55-mile segment consisting of the head of Birch Creek to the junction with the North Fork, the Soda Fork, and the South North Fork of the Virgin River and adjacent Fork, upstream from Turpin Meadows, as a land 1⁄2-mile wide, as a wild river. wild river; (GG) OAK CREEK.—The segment of Oak Creek (ii) the 14-mile segment from Turpin Mead- from the head of Oak Creek to where the forks ows to the upstream boundary of Grand join and adjacent land 1⁄2-mile wide, as a wild Teton National Park, as a scenic river; and river. (iii) the 7.7-mile segment from the up- (HH) OAK CREEK.—The 1-mile segment of Oak stream boundary of Grand Teton National Creek from the point at which the 2 forks of Park to its confluence with the Snake River, Oak Creek join to the junction with the North as a scenic river. Fork of the Virgin River and adjacent land 1⁄2- (D) CRYSTAL CREEK.—The portions of Crystal mile wide, as a recreational river. Creek, consisting of— (II) CLEAR CREEK.—The 6.4-mile segment of (i) the 14-mile segment from its source to Clear Creek from the eastern boundary of Zion the Gros Ventre Wilderness boundary, as a National Park to the junction with Pine Creek wild river; and and adjacent land rim-to-rim, as a rec- (ii) the 5-mile segment from the Gros reational river. Ventre Wilderness boundary to its con- (JJ) PINE CREEK.—The 2-mile segment of fluence with the Gros Ventre River, as a sce- Pine Creek from the head of Pine Creek to the nic river. junction with Clear Creek and adjacent land (E) GRANITE CREEK.—The portions of Granite rim-to-rim, as a wild river. Creek, consisting of— (KK) PINE CREEK.—The 3-mile segment of (i) the 12-mile segment from its source to Pine Creek from the junction with Clear Creek the end of Granite Creek Road, as a wild to the junction with the North Fork of the river; and Virgin River and adjacent land rim-to-rim, as (ii) the 9.5-mile segment from Granite Hot a recreational river. Springs to the point 1 mile upstream from (LL) EAST FORK OF THE VIRGIN RIVER.—The 8- its confluence with the Hoback River, as a mile segment of the East Fork of the Virgin scenic river. River from the eastern boundary of Zion Na- tional Park through Parunuweap Canyon to (F) GROS VENTRE RIVER.—The portions of the the western boundary of Zion National Park Gros Ventre River, consisting of— (i) the 16.5-mile segment from its source to and adjacent land 1⁄2-mile wide, as a wild river. Darwin Ranch, as a wild river; (MM) SHUNES CREEK.—The 3-mile segment of (ii) the 39-mile segment from Darwin Shunes Creek from the dry waterfall on land Ranch to the upstream boundary of Grand administered by the Bureau of Land Manage- Teton National Park, excluding the section ment through Zion National Park to the west- along Lower Slide Lake, as a scenic river; ern boundary of Zion National Park and adja- 1 and cent land ⁄2-mile wide as a wild river. (iii) the 3.3-mile segment flowing across (205) FOSSIL CREEK, ARIZONA.—Approximately the southern boundary of Grand Teton Na- 16.8 miles of Fossil Creek from the confluence of tional Park to the Highlands Drive Loop Sand Rock and Calf Pen Canyons to the con- Bridge, as a scenic river. fluence with the Verde River, to be administered (G) HOBACK RIVER.—The 10-mile segment by the Secretary of Agriculture in the following from the point 10 miles upstream from its con- classes: fluence with the Snake River to its confluence (A) The approximately 2.7-mile segment with the Snake River, as a recreational river. from the confluence of Sand Rock and Calf (H) LEWIS RIVER.—The portions of the Lewis Pen Canyons to the point where the segment River, consisting of— exits the Fossil Spring Wilderness, as a wild (i) the 5-mile segment from Shoshone Lake river. to Lewis Lake, as a wild river; and (B) The approximately 7.5-mile segment (ii) the 12-mile segment from the outlet of from where the segment exits the Fossil Creek Lewis Lake to its confluence with the Snake Wilderness to the boundary of the Mazatzal River, as a scenic river. Wilderness, as a recreational river. (C) The 6.6-mile segment from the boundary (I) PACIFIC CREEK.—The portions of Pacific of the Mazatzal Wilderness downstream to the Creek, consisting of— (i) the 22.5-mile segment from its source to confluence with the Verde River, as a wild the Teton Wilderness boundary, as a wild river. river; and (206) SNAKE RIVER HEADWATERS, WYOMING.—The (ii) the 11-mile segment from the Wilder- following segments of the Snake River System, ness boundary to its confluence with the in the State of Wyoming: Snake River, as a scenic river. Page 1577 TITLE 16—CONSERVATION § 1274

(J) SHOAL CREEK.—The 8-mile segment from (210) PRATT RIVER, WASHINGTON.—The entirety its source to the point 8 miles downstream of the Pratt River in the State of Washington, from its source, as a wild river. located in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie Na- (K) SNAKE RIVER.—The portions of the Snake tional Forest, to be administered by the Sec- River, consisting of— retary of Agriculture as a wild river. (i) the 47-mile segment from its source to (211) ILLABOT CREEK, WASHINGTON.— Jackson Lake, as a wild river; (A) The 14.3-mile segment from the head- (ii) the 24.8-mile segment from 1 mile waters of Illabot Creek to the northern ter- downstream of Jackson Lake Dam to 1 mile minus as generally depicted on the map titled downstream of the Teton Park Road bridge ‘‘Illabot Creek Proposed WSR–Northern Ter- at Moose, Wyoming, as a scenic river; and minus’’, dated September 15, 2009, to be admin- (iii) the 19-mile segment from the mouth istered by the Secretary of Agriculture as fol- of the Hoback River to the point 1 mile up- lows: stream from the Highway 89 bridge at Alpine (i) The 4.3-mile segment from the head- Junction, as a recreational river, the bound- waters of Illabot Creek to the boundary of ary of the western edge of the corridor for Glacier Peak Wilderness Area as a wild the portion of the segment extending from river. the point 3.3 miles downstream of the mouth (ii) The 10-mile segment from the bound- of the Hoback River to the point 4 miles ary of Glacier Peak Wilderness to the north- downstream of the mouth of the Hoback ern terminus as generally depicted on the River being the ordinary high water mark. map titled ‘‘Illabot Creek Proposed (L) WILLOW CREEK.—The 16.2-mile segment WSR–Northern Terminus’’, dated September from the point 16.2 miles upstream from its 15, 2009, as a recreational river. confluence with the Hoback River to its con- fluence with the Hoback River, as a wild river. (B) Action required to be taken under sub- (M) WOLF CREEK.—The 7-mile segment from section (d)(1) for the river segments designated its source to its confluence with the Snake under this paragraph shall be completed River, as a wild river. through revision of the Skagit Wild and Sce- nic River comprehensive management plan. (207) TAUNTON RIVER, MASSACHUSETTS.—The main stem of the Taunton River from its head- (212) MISSISQUOI RIVER AND TROUT RIVER, VER- waters at the confluence of the Town and MONT.—The following segments in the State of Matfield Rivers in the Town of Bridgewater Vermont, to be administered by the Secretary of downstream 40 miles to the confluence with the the Interior as a recreational river: Quequechan River at the Route 195 Bridge in the (A) The 20.5-mile segment of the Missisquoi City of Fall River, to be administered by the River from the Lowell/Westfield town line to Secretary of the Interior in cooperation with the Canadian border in North Troy, excluding the Taunton River Stewardship Council as fol- the property and project boundary of the Troy lows: and North Troy hydroelectric facilities. (A) The 18-mile segment from the confluence (B) The 14.6-mile segment of the Missisquoi of the Town and Matfield Rivers to Route 24 in River from the Canadian border in Richford to the Town of Raynham, as a scenic river. the upstream project boundary of the (B) The 5-mile segment from Route 24 to 0.5 Enosburg Falls hydroelectric facility in miles below Weir Bridge in the City of Taun- Sampsonville. ton, as a recreational river. (C) The 11-mile segment of the Trout River (C) The 8-mile segment from 0.5 miles below from the confluence of the Jay and Wade Weir Bridge to Muddy Cove in the Town of Brooks in Montgomery to where the Trout Dighton, as a scenic river. River joins the Missisquoi River in East Berk- (D) The 9-mile segment from Muddy Cove to shire. the confluence with the Quequechan River at the Route 195 Bridge in the City of Fall River, (b) Establishment of boundaries; classification as a recreational river. The agency charged with the administration of each component of the national wild and sce- (208) RIVER STYX, OREGON.—The subterranean segment of Cave Creek, known as the River nic rivers system designated by subsection (a) of Styx, to be administered by the Secretary of the this section shall, within one year from the date of designation of such component under sub- Interior as a scenic river. 14 (209) MIDDLE FORK SNOQUALMIE, WASHINGTON.— section (a) (except where a different date if The 27.4-mile segment from the headwaters of provided in subsection (a)), establish detailed the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River near La boundaries therefor (which boundaries shall in- clude an average of not more than 320 acres of Bohn Gap in NE 1⁄4 sec. 20, T. 24 N., R. 13 E., to the northern boundary of sec. 11, T. 23 N., R. 9 land per mile measured from the ordinary high E., to be administered by the Secretary of Agri- water mark on both sides of the river); and de- culture in the following classifications: termine which of the classes outlined in section (A) The approximately 6.4-mile segment 1273(b) of this title best fit the river or its var- from the headwaters of the Middle Fork Sno- ious segments. qualmie River near La Bohn Gap in NE 1⁄4 sec. Notice of the availability of the boundaries 20, T. 24 N., R. 13 E., to the west section line and classification, and of subsequent boundary of sec. 3, T. 23 N., R. 12 E., as a wild river. amendments shall be published in the Federal (B) The approximately 21-mile segment from Register and shall not become effective until the west section line of sec. 3, T. 23 N., R. 12 ninety days after they have been forwarded to E., to the northern boundary of sec. 11, T. 23 N., R. 9 E., as a scenic river. 14 So in original. Probably should be ‘‘is’’. § 1274 TITLE 16—CONSERVATION Page 1578 the President of the Senate and the Speaker of Pub. L. 100–668, title V, § 501, Nov. 16, 1988, 102 the House of Representatives. Stat. 3967; Pub. L. 101–40, § 2(a), June 20, 1989, 103 (c) Public inspection of maps and descriptions Stat. 81; Pub. L. 101–306, § 2, June 6, 1990, 104 Stat. 260; Pub. L. 101–612, § 10(b), Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Maps of all boundaries and descriptions of the Stat. 3215; Pub. L. 101–628, title XIII, § 1302, Nov. classifications of designated river segments, and 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4509; Pub. L. 102–50, § 2, May 24, subsequent amendments to such boundaries, 1991, 105 Stat. 254; Pub. L. 102–249, § 3, Mar. 3, shall be available for public inspection in the of- 1992, 106 Stat. 45; Pub. L. 102–271, § 1, Apr. 20, 1992, fices of the administering agency in the District 106 Stat. 108; Pub. L. 102–275, § 2, Apr. 22, 1992, 106 of Columbia and in locations convenient to the Stat. 123; Pub. L. 102–301, § 6, June 19, 1992, 106 designated river. Stat. 245; Pub. L. 102–432, § 1, Oct. 23, 1992, 106 (d) Comprehensive management plan for protec- Stat. 2212; Pub. L. 102–536, § 1, Oct. 27, 1992, 106 tion of river values; review of boundaries, Stat. 3528; Pub. L. 103–162, § 2, Dec. 1, 1993, 107 classifications, and plans Stat. 1969; Pub. L. 103–170, § 3, Dec. 2, 1993, 107 (1) For rivers designated on or after January 1, Stat. 1986; Pub. L. 103–242, § 2, May 4, 1994, 108 1986, the Federal agency charged with the ad- Stat. 611; Pub. L. 103–313, § 3, Aug. 26, 1994, 108 ministration of each component of the National Stat. 1700; Pub. L. 103–437, § 6(d)(40), Nov. 2, 1994, Wild and Scenic Rivers System shall prepare a 108 Stat. 4585; Pub. L. 104–208, div. B, title I, § 109, comprehensive management plan for such river Sept. 30, 1996, 110 Stat. 3009–531; Pub. L. 104–314, segment to provide for the protection of the Oct. 19, 1996, 110 Stat. 3823; Pub. L. 104–333, div. river values. The plan shall address resource I, title IV, §§ 405(a), 406(d), 407(a), title X, protection, development of lands and facilities, § 1023(h), Nov. 12, 1996, 110 Stat. 4149, 4151, 4223; user capacities, and other management prac- Pub. L. 106–20, § 2(b), (g), Apr. 9, 1999, 113 Stat. 31, tices necessary or desirable to achieve the pur- 33; Pub. L. 106–176, title I, § 106(a), Mar. 10, 2000, poses of this chapter. The plan shall be coordi- 114 Stat. 25; Pub. L. 106–192, § 2(a), May 2, 2000, nated with and may be incorporated into re- 114 Stat. 233; Pub. L. 106–261, Aug. 18, 2000, 114 source management planning for affected adja- Stat. 735; Pub. L. 106–299, § 3, Oct. 13, 2000, 114 cent Federal lands. The plan shall be prepared, Stat. 1051; Pub. L. 106–357, § 3, Oct. 24, 2000, 114 after consultation with State and local govern- Stat. 1393; Pub. L. 106–399, title III, § 301(a), (b), ments and the interested public within 3 full fis- Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1667, 1668; Pub. L. 106–418, cal years after the date of designation. Notice of § 3, Nov. 1, 2000, 114 Stat. 1817; Pub. L. 107–365, the completion and availability of such plans § 2(b), Dec. 19, 2002, 116 Stat. 3027; Pub. L. 108–352, shall be published in the Federal Register. § 5, Oct. 21, 2004, 118 Stat. 1395; Pub. L. 108–447, (2) For rivers designated before January 1, div. E, title III, § 340, Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3103; 1986, all boundaries, classifications, and plans Pub. L. 109–44, § 2, Aug. 2, 2005, 119 Stat. 443; Pub. shall be reviewed for conformity within the re- L. 109–362, § 7(a), Oct. 17, 2006, 120 Stat. 2070; Pub. quirements of this subsection within 10 years L. 109–452, § 4, Dec. 22, 2006, 120 Stat. 3364; Pub. L. through regular agency planning processes. 110–229, title III, § 344(b), May 8, 2008, 122 Stat. 798; Pub. L. 111–11, title I, §§ 1203(a)(1), 1302, (Pub. L. 90–542, § 3, Oct. 2, 1968, 82 Stat. 907; Pub. 1504(a), 1805(a), 1852, 1976(a), title V, §§ 5001, L. 92–560, § 2, Oct. 25, 1972, 86 Stat. 1174; Pub. L. 5002(d), 5003(a), Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 1011, 1026, 93–279, § 1(a), May 10, 1974, 88 Stat. 122; Pub. L. 1037, 1057, 1067, 1085, 1147, 1149, 1152; Pub. L. 94–199, § 3(a), Dec. 31, 1975, 89 Stat. 1117; Pub. L. 113–244, § 2, Dec. 18, 2014, 128 Stat. 2864; Pub. L. 94–486, title I, § 101, title II, § 201, title III, § 301, 113–291, div. B, title XXX, §§ 3041(e)(1), 3060(b)(1), title VI, § 601, Oct. 12, 1976, 90 Stat. 2327, 2329, 3071(a), 3072(a), 3073(a), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 2330; Pub. L. 95–625, title VII, §§ 701–704(a), 3791, 3815, 3843, 3844, 3846.) 705–708, 755, 763(a), Nov. 10, 1978, 92 Stat. 3521–3523, 3527–3529, 3533; Pub. L. 96–87, title IV, REFERENCES IN TEXT § 401(p)(1), Oct. 12, 1979, 93 Stat. 666; Pub. L. Section 704(c) of the National Parks and Recreation 96–312, § 9(a), July 23, 1980, 94 Stat. 952; Pub. L. Act of 1978, referred to in subsec. (a)(19), is section 96–344, § 16, Sept. 8, 1980, 94 Stat. 1137; Pub. L. 704(c), Pub. L. 95–625, Nov. 10, 1978, 92 Stat. 3524, which 96–487, title VI, §§ 601–603, Dec. 2, 1980, 94 Stat. is set out under this section in a note captioned ‘‘Upper 2412–2414; Pub. L. 96–580, Dec. 23, 1980, 94 Stat. Delaware Segment Special Provisions’’. The Act establishing the Delaware Water Gap Na- 3370; Pub. L. 98–231, § 1, Mar. 14, 1984, 98 Stat. 60; tional Recreation Area, referred to in subsec. (a)(20), is Pub. L. 98–406, title I, § 104, Aug. 28, 1984, 98 Stat. Pub. L. 89–158, Sept. 1, 1965, 79 Stat. 612, which is classi- 1491; Pub. L. 98–425, title II, § 201, Sept. 28, 1984, fied generally to subchapter LXXIII (§ 460o et seq.) of 98 Stat. 1632; Pub. L. 98–444, Oct. 4, 1984, 98 Stat. chapter 1 of this title. For complete classification of 1714; Pub. L. 98–494, § 1, Oct. 19, 1984, 98 Stat. 2274; this Act to the Code, see Tables. Pub. L. 99–530, § 1, Oct. 27, 1986, 100 Stat. 3021; The Raker Act, referred to in subsec. (a)(53), is act Pub. L. 99–590, title I, § 101, title IV, § 401, title V, Dec. 19, 1913, ch. 4, 38 Stat. 242, which is not classified to the Code. § 501, title VI, § 601, Oct. 30, 1986, 100 Stat. 3330, Section 14(b) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 3334, 3337; Pub. L. 99–663, § 13(c), Nov. 17, 1986, 100 referred to in subsec. (a)(67)(B)(vii), is section 14(b) of Stat. 4294; Pub. L. 100–149, § 1, Nov. 2, 1987, 101 Pub. L. 92–463, which is set out in the Appendix to Title Stat. 879; Pub. L. 100–150, § 1, Nov. 3, 1987, 101 5, Government Organization and Employees. Stat. 881; Pub. L. 100–174, Nov. 24, 1987, 101 Stat. Section 105 of the Omnibus Oregon Wild and Scenic 924; Pub. L. 100–534, title III, § 301, title V, § 501, Rivers Act of 1988, referred to in subsec. (a)(73)(E) and Oct. 26, 1988, 102 Stat. 2706, 2708; Pub. L. 100–547, (85)(B), is section 105 of Pub. L. 100–557, which is set out as a note below. title I, § 101, Oct. 28, 1988, 102 Stat. 2736; Pub. L. Section 203 of the Flood Control Act of 1958, referred 100–554, § 1, Oct. 28, 1988, 102 Stat. 2776; Pub. L. to in subsec. (a)(136)(D), is section 203 of Pub. L. 85–500, 100–557, title I, § 102, Oct. 28, 1988, 102 Stat. 2782; title II, July 3, 1958, 72 Stat. 305, which is not classified Pub. L. 100–633, § 1, Nov. 7, 1988, 102 Stat. 3320; to the Code. Page 1579 TITLE 16—CONSERVATION § 1274

AMENDMENTS Subsec. (a)(167). Pub. L. 109–452 added par. (167). 2005—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 109–44 added unnumbered 2014—Subsec. (a)(72). Pub. L. 113–244 added par. (72) par. relating to White Salmon River, Washington. and struck out former par. (72) which read as follows: 2004—Subsec. (a)(24)(D) to (G). Pub. L. 108–447 added ‘‘(72) CROOKED, OREGON.—The 15-mile segment from subpar. (D) and redesignated former subpars. (D) to (F) the National Grassland boundary to Dry Creek; to be as (E) to (G), respectively. administered by the Secretary of the Interior in the Subsec. (a)(161). Pub. L. 108–352, § 5(4), redesignated following classes: par. (161) relating to the Lower Delaware River and as- ‘‘(A) The 7-mile segment from the National Grass- sociated tributaries as par. (165). land boundary to River Mile 8 south of Opal Spring as Pub. L. 108–352, § 5(2), redesignated par. (161) relating a recreational river; and to Wekiva River as par. (162). ‘‘(B) the 8-mile segment from Bowman Dam to Dry Subsec. (a)(162). Pub. L. 108–352, § 5(2), redesignated Creek as a recreational river.’’ par. (161) relating to Wekiva River as par. (162). Former Subsec. (a)(163). Pub. L. 113–291, § 3073(a)(1), in intro- par. (162) redesignated par. (163). ductory provisions, substituted ‘‘199 miles’’ for ‘‘190 Subsec. (a)(163). Pub. L. 108–352, § 5(1), redesignated miles’’ and ‘‘the map entitled ‘White Clay Creek Wild par. (162) as par. (163). and Scenic River Designated Area Map’ and dated July Subsec. (a)(164). Pub. L. 108–352, § 5(3), designated un- 2008, the map entitled ‘White Clay Creek Wild and Sce- numbered par. relating to Wildhorse and Kiger Creeks, nic River Classification Map’ and dated July 2008, and Oregon, as par. (164). the map entitled ‘White Clay Creek National Wild and Subsec. (a)(165). Pub. L. 108–352, § 5(4), redesignated Scenic River Proposed Additional Designated Seg- par. (161) relating to the Lower Delaware River and as- ments-July 2008’ ’’ for ‘‘the recommended designation sociated tributaries as par. (165). and classification maps (dated June 2000)’’. Subsec. (a)(166). Pub. L. 108–352, § 5(5), designated un- Subsec. (a)(163)(B). Pub. L. 113–291, § 3073(a)(2), added numbered par. relating to Rivers of Caribbean National subpar. (B) and struck out former subpar. (B) which Forest, Puerto Rico, as par. (166). read as follows: ‘‘15.0 miles of the east branch beginning 2002—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 107–365 added unnumbered at the southern boundary line of the Borough of par. relating to Rivers of Caribbean National Forest, Avondale to a point where the East Branch enters New Puerto Rico. Garden Township at the Franklin Township boundary 2000—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 106–418, § 3(4), which directed line, including Walnut Run and Broad Run outside the repeal of the fourth undesignated par. following par. boundaries of the White Clay Creek Preserve, as a rec- 156, pertaining to Elkhorn Creek and enacted by Pub. reational river.’’ L. 104–333, could not be executed because the undesig- Subsec. (a)(163)(H). Pub. L. 113–291, § 3073(a)(3), added nated par. referred to was designated par. (159) by Pub. subpar. (H) and struck out former subpar. (H) which L. 106–20. See 1999 Amendment note below. read as follows: ‘‘12.7 miles of the main stem, excluding Pub. L. 106–418, § 3(3), which directed designation of Lamborn Run, that flow through the boundaries of the the third undesignated par. following par. 156, pertain- White Clay Creek Preserve, Pennsylvania and Dela- ing to the Lamprey River, New Hampshire, and enacted ware, and White Clay Creek State Park, Delaware, be- by Pub. L. 104–333, as par. 159, could not be executed be- ginning at the confluence of the east and middle cause the undesignated par. referred to was redesig- branches in London Britain township, Pennsylvania, nated as par. (158) by Pub. L. 106–20. See 1999 Amend- downstream to the northern boundary line of the city ment note below. of Newark, Delaware, as a scenic river.’’ Pub. L. 106–418, § 3(2), which directed designation of Subsec. (a)(208). Pub. L. 113–291, § 3041(e)(1), added par. the second undesignated par. following par. 156, per- (208). taining to the Clarion River, Pennsylvania, and en- Subsec. (a)(209), (210). Pub. L. 113–291, § 3060(b)(1), acted by Pub. L. 104–314, as par. 158, could not be exe- added pars. (209) and (210). cuted because the undesignated par. referred to was re- Subsec. (a)(211). Pub. L. 113–291, § 3071(a), added par. designated as par. (157) by Pub. L. 106–20. See 1999 (211). Amendment note below. Subsec. (a)(212). Pub. L. 113–291, § 3072(a), added par. Pub. L. 106–418, § 3(1), which directed designation of (212). the first undesignated par. following par. 156, pertain- 2009—Subsec. (a)(76). Pub. L. 111–11, § 1302, substituted ing to Elkhorn Creek and enacted by Pub. L. 104–208, as ‘‘29-mile segment’’ for ‘‘19-mile segment’’ in introduc- par. 157, could not be executed because the undesig- tory provisions, substituted period for ‘‘; and’’ in sub- nated par. referred to was repealed by Pub. L. 106–20. par. (A), added subpars. (B) and (C), and struck out See 1999 Amendment note below. former subpar. (B) which read as follows: ‘‘the 2-mile Pub. L. 106–399, § 301(b), added unnumbered par. relat- segment of the North Fork Elk from the falls to its ing to Wildhorse and Kiger Creeks, Oregon. confluence with the South Fork as a wild river.’’ Subsec. (a)(74)(A). Pub. L. 106–399, § 301(a)(2), sub- Subsec. (a)(171) to (179). Pub. L. 111–11, § 1203(a)(1), stituted period for semicolon at end. added pars. (171) to (179). Pub. L. 106–399, § 301(a)(1), which directed the substi- Subsec. (a)(180) to (195). Pub. L. 111–11, § 1504(a), added tution of ‘‘The’’ for ‘‘the’’ at the beginning of each sub- pars. (180) to (195). par. in par. (74), could not be executed to subpar. (A) be- Subsec. (a)(196) to (199). Pub. L. 111–11, § 1805(a), added cause subpar. (A) does not begin with ‘‘the’’. pars. (196) to (199). Subsec. (a)(74)(B) to (D). Pub. L. 106–399, § 301(a)(1), (2), Subsec. (a)(200) to (203). Pub. L. 111–11, § 1852, added substituted ‘‘The’’ for ‘‘the’’ at beginning and period pars. (200) to (203). for semicolon at end. Subsec. (a)(204). Pub. L. 111–11, § 1976(a), added par. Subsec. (a)(74)(E). Pub. L. 106–399, § 301(a)(1), (3), sub- (204). stituted ‘‘The’’ for ‘‘the’’ at beginning and period for Subsec. (a)(205). Pub. L. 111–11, § 5001, added par. (205). ‘‘; and’’ at end. Subsec. (a)(206). Pub. L. 111–11, § 5002(d), added par. Subsec. (a)(74)(F). Pub. L. 106–399, § 301(a)(1), sub- (206). stituted ‘‘The’’ for ‘‘the’’ at beginning. Subsec. (a)(207). Pub. L. 111–11, § 5003(a), added par. Subsec. (a)(74)(G) to (I). Pub. L. 106–399, § 301(a)(4), (207). added subpars. (G) to (I). 2008—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 110–229 redesignated par. Subsec. (a)(158). Pub. L. 106–192 substituted ‘‘23.5-mile (167) relating to the Musconetcong River, New Jersey, segment extending from the Bunker Pond Dam in Ep- as par. (169), designated the unnumbered par. relating ping’’ for ‘‘11.5-mile segment extending from the south- to the White Salmon River, Washington, as par. (167) ern Lee town line’’ in first sentence and ‘‘towns of Ep- and the unnumbered par. relating to the Black Butte ping,’’ for ‘‘towns of’’ in second sentence. River, California, as par. (168), and added par. (170). Pub. L. 106–176 substituted ‘‘through cooperative 2006—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 109–362 added unnumbered agreements’’ for ‘‘through cooperation agreements’’ in par. relating to Black Butte River, California. second sentence. § 1274 TITLE 16—CONSERVATION Page 1580

Subsec. (a)(161). Pub. L. 106–418, § 3(5), added par. (161) 1990—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 101–628 added unnumbered relating to Lower Delaware River and associated tribu- par. relating to Clarks Fork, Wyoming. taries. Pub. L. 101–612 added unnumbered pars. relating to Pub. L. 106–299 added par. (161) relating to Wekiva the following California rivers: Smith River, Middle River. Fork Smith River, North Fork Smith River, Siskiyou Pub. L. 106–261 added par. (161) relating to Wilson Fork Smith River, and South Fork Smith River. Creek. Pub. L. 101–306 added unnumbered pars. relating to Subsec. (a)(162). Pub. L. 106–357 added par. (162). East Fork of Jemez, New Mexico, and Pecos River, New 1999—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 106–20, § 2(g)(1), struck out Mexico. unnumbered par. added by Pub. L. 104–208 relating to 1989—Subsec. (a)(62). Pub. L. 101–40, § 2(a)(1), (2), des- Elkhorn Creek, which was identical to par. added by ignated unnumbered par. relating to Merced River, Pub. L. 104–333, § 1023(h). California, as (62) and redesignated former par. (62) as Subsec. (a)(157) to (159). Pub. L. 106–20, § 2(g)(2), des- (63). ignated unnumbered pars. relating to Clarion River, Subsec. (a)(63). Pub. L. 101–40, § 2(a)(2), redesignated Lamprey River, and Elkhorn Creek as pars. (157) to former par. (62), relating to Kings River, California, as (159), respectively. (63). Subsec. (a)(160). Pub. L. 106–20, § 2(b), added par. (160). Subsec. (a)(64). Pub. L. 101–40, § 2(a)(3), designated un- 1996—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 104–333, §§ 405(a), 1023(h), numbered par. relating to Kern River, California, as added unnumbered pars. relating to Lamprey River, (64). New Hampshire and Elkhorn Creek. Subsec. (a)(65). Pub. L. 101–40, § 2(a)(4), (6), designated Pub. L. 104–314 added unnumbered par. relating to unnumbered par. relating to Bluestone River, West Vir- Clarion River, Pennsylvania. ginia, as (65) and redesignated former par. (65) as (67). Pub. L. 104–208 added unnumbered par. relating to Subsec. (a)(66). Pub. L. 101–40, § 2(a)(5), designated un- Elkhorn Creek. numbered par. relating to Sipsey Fork of the West Subsec. (a)(65). Pub. L. 104–333, § 406(d), substituted Fork River, Alabama, as (66). ‘‘BLUE–80,005, dated May 1996’’ for ‘‘WSR–BLU/20,000, Subsec. (a)(67). Pub. L. 101–40, § 2(a)(6), redesignated and dated January 1987’’ and inserted at end ‘‘In order former par. (65), relating to Wildcat River, New Hamp- to provide reasonable public access and vehicle parking shire, as (67). for public use and enjoyment of the river designated by Subsec. (a)(68) to (107). Pub. L. 101–40, § 2(a)(7), des- this paragraph, consistent with the preservation and ignated unnumbered pars. relating to rivers in Oregon enhancement of the natural and scenic values of such as (68) to (107). river, the Secretary may, with the consent of the owner Subsec. (a)(108). Pub. L. 101–40, § 2(a)(8), designated thereof, negotiate a memorandum of understanding or unnumbered par. relating to Rio Chama River, New cooperative agreement, or acquire not more than 10 Mexico, as (108). acres of lands or interests in such lands, or both, as 1988—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 100–633 added unnumbered may be necessary to allow public access to the Blue- par. relating to Rio Chama, New Mexico. stone River and to provide, outside the boundary of the Pub. L. 100–557 added unnumbered pars. relating to scenic river, parking and related facilities in the vicin- the following rivers in Oregon: Big Marsh Creek, ity of the area known as Eads Mill.’’ Chetco, Clackamas, Crescent Creek, Crooked, Subsec. (a)(109) to (156). Pub. L. 104–333, § 407(a), redes- Deschutes, Donner und Blitzen, Eagle Creek, Elk, ignated unnumbered pars. relating to various rivers as Grande Ronde, Imnaha, John Day, Joseph Creek, Little pars. (109) to (156). Deschutes, Lostine, Malheur, McKenzie, Metolius, 1994—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 103–313 added unnumbered Minam, North Fork Crooked, North Fork John Day, par. relating to Farmington River, Connecticut. North Fork Malheur, North Fork of the Middle Fork of Pub. L. 103–242 added unnumbered par. relating to Rio the Willamette, North Fork Owyhee, North Fork Grande, New Mexico. Smith, North Fork Sprague, North Powder, North Subsec. (a)(19). Pub. L. 103–437 substituted ‘‘Natural Umpqua, Powder, Quartzville Creek, Roaring, Salmon, Resources’’ for ‘‘Interior and Insular Affairs’’ after Sandy, South Fork John Day, Squaw Creek, Sycan, ‘‘Committee on’’. Upper Rogue, Wenaha, West Little Owyhee, and White. 1993—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 103–170 added unnumbered Pub. L. 100–547 added unnumbered par. relating to par. relating to Red River, Kentucky. Sipsey Fork of the West Fork, Alabama. Pub. L. 103–162 added unnumbered pars. relating to Pub. L. 100–534, § 301, added unnumbered par. relating the following rivers in New Jersey: Maurice River, to Bluestone, West Virginia. Menantico Creek, Manumuskin River, and Muskee Subsec. (a)(60). Pub. L. 100–668 inserted sentence de- Creek. scribing boundaries of Klickitat River. 1992—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 102–536 added unnumbered Subsec. (a)(65). Pub. L. 100–554 added par. (65) relating par. relating to Great Egg Harbor, New Jersey. to Wildcat River, New Hampshire. Pub. L. 102–301 added unnumbered pars. relating to Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 100–534, § 501, amended subsec. (b) the following rivers in California: Sespe Creek, Sisquoc generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (b) read as fol- River, and Big Sur River. lows: ‘‘The agency charged with the administration of Pub. L. 102–275 added unnumbered pars. relating to each component of the national wild and scenic rivers the following rivers in Arkansas: Big Piney Creek, Buf- system designated by subsection (a) of this section falo River, Cossatot River, Hurricane Creek, Little Mis- shall, within one year from the date of designation of souri River, Mulberry River, North Sylamore Creek, such component under subsection (a) of this section and Richland Creek. (except where a different date is provided in subsection Pub. L. 102–271 added unnumbered par. relating to Al- (a) of this section), establish detailed boundaries there- legheny River, Pennsylvania. for (which boundaries shall include an average of not Pub. L. 102–249 added unnumbered pars. relating to more than 320 acres of land per mile measured from the the following rivers in Michigan: Bear Creek, Black, ordinary high water mark on both sides of the river); Carp, Indian, Manistee, Ontonagon, Paint, Pine, determine which of the classes outlined in section Presque Isle, Sturgeon (Hiawatha National Forest), 1273(b) of this title best fit the river or its various seg- Sturgeon (Ottawa National Forest), East Branch of the ments. Notice of the availability of the boundaries and Tahquamenon, Whitefish, and Yellow Dog. classification, and of subsequent boundary amendments Subsec. (a)(62). Pub. L. 102–432 designated existing shall be published in the Federal Register and shall not provisions as subpar. (A), substituted ‘‘subparagraph’’ become effective until ninety days after they have been for ‘‘paragraph’’ in two places, and added subpars. (B) forwarded to the President of the Senate and the and (C). Speaker of the House of Representatives.’’ 1991—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 102–50 added unnumbered 1987—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 100–174 added unnumbered pars. relating to Niobrara River, Nebraska, and Mis- par. relating to North and South Fork of the Kern souri River, Nebraska and South Dakota. River, California. Page 1581 TITLE 16—CONSERVATION § 1274

Pub. L. 100–149 added unnumbered par. relating to Subsec. (a)(25) to (37). Pub. L. 96–487, § 601, added pars. Merced, California. (25) to (37). Subsec. (a)(56) to (61). Pub. L. 100–150, § 1(b), redesig- Subsec. (a)(38) to (43). Pub. L. 96–487, § 602, added pars. nated former par. (56), relating to Cache la Poudre, as (38) to (43). (57), former par. (57), relating to Saline Bayou, as (58), Subsec. (a)(44) to (50). Pub. L. 96–487, § 603, added pars. former par. (58), relating to Black Creek, as (59), and (44) to (50). designated pars. relating to Klickitat and White Salm- 1979—Subsec. (a)(19). Pub. L. 96–87 substituted ‘‘sec- on as pars. (60) and (61), respectively. tion 704(c) of the National Parks and Recreation Act of Subsec. (a)(62). Pub. L. 100–150, § 1(a), added par. (62). 1978’’ for ‘‘section 705(c) of the National Parks and 1986—Subsec. (a)(51) to (55). Pub. L. 99–530 and Pub. L. Recreation Act of 1978’’. 99–590, § 501(a), amended subsec. (a) identically, redesig- 1978—Subsec. (a)(10). Pub. L. 95–625, § 755, increased nating the pars. relating to the Au Sable River, the appropriations authorization for Chattooga River to Tuolumne River, the Illinois River, and the Owyhee $5,200,000 from $2,000,000. River as pars. (52) through (55), respectively. Subsec. (a)(16) to (23). Pub. L. 95–625, §§ 701–703, 704(a), Subsec. (a)(56). Pub. L. 99–590, § 101, added par. (56) ap- 705–708, added pars. (16) to (23). pearing second relating to Cache la Poudre, Colorado. Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 95–625, § 763(a), inserted ‘‘(except Pub. L. 99–530 added par. (56) appearing first relating where a different date is provided in subsection (a) of to Horsepasture, North Carolina. this section)’’ after ‘‘one year from October 2, 1968’’. Subsec. (a)(57), (58). Pub. L. 99–590, §§ 401, 601, added 1976—Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 94–486, § 601, inserted pars. (57) and (58). ‘‘downstream from the confluence of its tributary Subsec. (a)(59), (60). Pub. L. 99–663 added two unnum- streams one kilometer south of Beckwourth, Califor- bered pars., relating to Klickitat, Washington, and nia;’’ after ‘‘entire Middle Fork’’. White Salmon, Washington, which were editorially des- Subsec. (a)(13). Pub. L. 94–486, § 101, added par. (13). ignated as pars. (59) and (60), respectively. Subsec. (a)(14). Pub. L. 94–486, § 201, added par. (14). Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 99–590, § 501(b)(1)(A), substituted Subsec. (a)(15). Pub. L. 94–486, § 301, added par. (15). ‘‘one year from the date of designation of such compo- 1975—Subsec. (a)(11), (12). Pub. L. 94–199 added pars. nent under subsection (a) of this section’’ for ‘‘one year (11) and (12). from October 2, 1968’’. 1974—Subsec. (a)(10). Pub. L. 93–279 added par. (10). Pub. L. 99–590, § 501(b)(1)(B), which directed the 1972—Subsec. (a)(9). Pub. L. 92–560 added par. (9). amendment of subsec. (b) as follows: ‘‘Strike out the second parenthetical statement, ‘(which boundaries CHANGE OF NAME shall include an average of not more than 320 acres of ‘‘Frank Church—River of No Return Wilderness’’ sub- land per mile measured from the ordinary high water stituted in subsec. (a)(24)(D) for ‘‘River of No Return mark on both sides of the river)’ ’’, could not be exe- Wilderness’’ pursuant to Pub. L. 98–231, § 1, Mar. 14, cuted because the quoted parenthetical statement did 1984, 98 Stat. 60, which redesignated the River of No Re- not appear in text. Rather, the amendment was exe- turn Wilderness as the Frank Church—River of No Re- cuted by substituting the quoted parenthetical for turn Wilderness. ‘‘(which boundaries shall include an average of not Ex. Ord. No. 13428, Apr. 2, 2007, 72 F.R. 16693, provided more than three hundred and twenty acres per mile on that the Caribbean National Forest in the Common- both sides of the river)’’ as the probable intent of Con- wealth of Puerto Rico, referred to in subsec. (a)(166), is gress in view of the directory wording in H.R. 4350 as renamed the ‘‘El Yunque National Forest’’. introduced, reported, and passed by the House on Apr. 8, 1986, which read: ‘‘Strike out the second parenthet- SAVINGS PROVISIONS ical statement and substitute the parenthetical state- ment’’. Pub. L. 111–11, title I, § 1203(a)(2), Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Pub. L. 99–590, § 501(b)(1)(C), struck out ‘‘; and prepare Stat. 1012, provided that: ‘‘The amendments made by a plan for necessary developments in connection with paragraph (1) [amending this section] do not affect its administration in accordance with such classifica- valid existing water rights.’’ tion’’ after ‘‘its various segments’’. Pub. L. 111–11, title I, § 1303(a), Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. Pub. L. 99–590, § 501(b)(2), substituted ‘‘Notice of the 1026, provided that: ‘‘Nothing in this subtitle [subtitle availability of the boundaries and classification, and of D (§§ 1301–1303) of title I of Pub. L. 111–11, amending this subsequent boundary amendments’’ for ‘‘Said bound- section and enacting and amending provisions listed in aries, classification, and development plans’’. a table of Wilderness Areas set out under section 1132 Subsecs. (c), (d). Pub. L. 99–590, § 501(b)(3), added sub- of this title] shall be construed as diminishing any secs. (c) and (d). right of any Indian tribe.’’ 1984—Subsec. (a)(16). Pub. L. 98–444, § 1, inserted ‘‘Not- Pub. L. 111–11, title I, § 1805(b), Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. withstanding any other provision of this chapter, the 1059, provided that: ‘‘The designation of Piru Creek installation and operation of facilities or other activi- under subsection (a) [amending this section] shall not ties within or outside the boundaries of the Pere Mar- affect valid rights in existence on the date of enact- quette Wild and Scenic River for the control of the ment of this Act [Mar. 30, 2009].’’ lamprey eel should be permitted subject to such re- Pub. L. 111–11, title I, § 1976(c), Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. strictions and conditions as the Secretary of Agri- 1088, provided that: ‘‘The amendment made by sub- culture may prescribe for the protection of water qual- section (a) [amending this section] does not affect the ity and other values of the river, including the wild and agreement among the United States, the State [of scenic characteristics of the river.’’ Utah], the Washington County Water Conservancy Dis- Subsec. (a)(51). Pub. L. 98–444, § 2, added par. (51) set trict, and the Kane County Water Conservancy District out second relating to Au Sable, Michigan. entitled ‘Zion National Park Water Rights Settlement Pub. L. 98–406 added par. (51) appearing first relating Agreement’ and dated December 4, 1996.’’ to Verde, Arizona. ALASKA; ADMINISTRATION OF WILD AND SCENIC RIVER Subsec. (a)(52). Pub. L. 98–494 added par. (52) appear- SEGMENTS ing second relating to Illinois, Oregon. Pub. L. 98–425 added par. (52) appearing first relating Pub. L. 96–487, title VI, § 605, Dec. 2, 1980, 94 Stat. 2415, to Tuolumne, California. provided for administration of Wild and Scenic River Subsec. (a)(53). Pub. L. 98–494 added par. (53). segments of following Alaska rivers: Alagnak, Beaver 1980—Subsec. (a)(6). Pub. L. 96–580 authorized acquisi- Creek, Delta, Fortymile, Alatna, Aniakchak, Charley, tion of part of Velie Estate acreage. Chilikadrotna, John, Kobuk, Mulchatna, Noatak, North Subsec. (a)(22). Pub. L. 96–344 substituted in provision Fork of the Koyukuk, Salmon, Tinayguk, Tlikakila, following subpar. (B) ‘‘which shall be established’’ for Andreafsky, Ivishak, Nowitna, Selawik, Sheenjek, ‘‘which may be established’’. Wind, Birch Creek, Gulkana, Unalakleet, Mosquito Subsec. (a)(24). Pub. L. 96–312 added par. (24). Fork, Champion Creek, Middle Fork, O’Brien Creek, § 1274 TITLE 16—CONSERVATION Page 1582

Napoleon Creek, Franklin Creek, Uhler Creek, Walker retary’’; and authorized the appropriation of funds nec- Fork, West Fork, Dennison Fork, Logging Cabin Creek, essary to carry out Pub. L. 103–313. Hutchinson Creek. DELAWARE AND PENNSYLVANIA; ADMINISTRATION OF ARKANSAS; STATE MANAGEMENT OF SEGMENTS OF WILD AND SCENIC RIVER SEGMENTS OF WHITE CLAY COSSATOT RIVER AND BRUSHY CREEK CREEK Pub. L. 102–275, § 3, Apr. 22, 1992, 106 Stat. 125, provided Pub. L. 113–291, div. B, title XXX, § 3073(b)–(d), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3847, provided for administration of addi- that 10.4-mile segment of the Cossatot River and 0.3- tional Wild and Scenic River segments of White Clay mile segment of the Brushy Creek tributary were to be Creek, prohibited acquisition of land or interest in land managed by the State of Arkansas as parts of the Wild by condemnation within the boundary of the additional and Scenic Rivers System. segments, and provided that an activity or use outside the designated boundary of the additional segments COLORADO; ADMINISTRATION OF WILD AND SCENIC would not be precluded, notwithstanding the designa- RIVER SEGMENTS OF CACHE LA POUDRE RIVER; NON- tion of the additional segments as a component of the INTERFERENCE WITH EXISTING DECREED WATER national wild and scenic rivers system and the fact RIGHTS that the activity or use could be seen or heard within Pub. L. 99–590, title I, § 102, Oct. 30, 1986, 100 Stat. 3331, the boundary of the additional segments. provided that inclusion of designated portions of Cache Pub. L. 106–357, §§ 4–8, Oct. 24, 2000, 114 Stat. 1395, 1396, la Poudre River in Wild and Scenic Rivers System did provided for administration of Wild and Scenic River not interfere with exercise of existing decreed water segments of White Clay Creek, establishment of de- rights to water which had theretofore been stored or di- tailed boundaries, cooperative agreements with White verted by means of present capacity of storage, convey- Clay Creek Watershed Management Committee, rep- ance, or diversion structures that existed as of Oct. 30, resentation of Secretary of the Interior by Director of 1986, or operation and maintenance of such structures, the National Park Service in implementation of man- nor could inclusion of designated portions of Cache la agement plan, and authorization of the Secretary to Poudre River in Wild and Scenic Rivers System be uti- provide assistance and funding for implementation of lized in any Federal proceeding, whether concerning a management plan; required that existing State and license, permit, right-of-way, or other Federal action, local zoning laws and ordinances be considered satisfac- as a reason or basis to prohibit development or oper- tory under section 1277(c) of this title with respect to White Clay Creek river segments; and prohibited Fed- ation of any water impoundments, diversion facilities, eral acquisition of lands or interests in lands along and hydroelectric power and transmission facilities White Clay Creek river segments and inclusion in Na- below Poudre Park located entirely downstream from tional Park System. and potentially affecting designated portions of Cache la Poudre River, or relocation of highway 14 to any FLORIDA; ADMINISTRATION OF WILD AND SCENIC RIVER point east of the north-south half section line of sec- SEGMENTS OF WEKIVA RIVER tion 2, township 8 north, range 71 west of the sixth prin- Pub. L. 106–299, §§ 4–6, Oct. 13, 2000, 114 Stat. 1052–1054, cipal meridian, as necessary to provide access to provided for administration of Wild and Scenic River Poudre Park around such facilities. segments of Wekiva River, use of cooperative agree- ments, biennial review of compliance with comprehen- CONNECTICUT; MANAGEMENT OF WILD AND SCENIC sive management plan, reports to Congress on devi- RIVER SEGMENT OF EIGHTMILE RIVER; COORDINATING ations from such plans which could diminish value of COMMITTEE; COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS; LAND MAN- river segments, planning assistance to local political AGEMENT; WATERSHED APPROACH jurisdictions, and establishment of the Wekiva River Pub. L. 110–229, title III, § 344(c)–(h), May 8, 2008, 122 System Advisory Management Committee; and author- Stat. 799, 800, provided that the segments of the main ized appropriations. stem and certain tributaries of the Eightmile River in IDAHO; SALMON AND SNAKE RIVERS; CONSTRUCTION Connecticut designated as components of the National PROHIBITED ON RIVER SEGMENTS Wild and Scenic Rivers System be managed in accord- ance with the Eightmile River Watershed Management Pub. L. 100–677, § 1, Nov. 17, 1988, 102 Stat. 4407, prohib- Plan; directed the Secretary of the Interior to coordi- ited Federal Energy Regulatory Commission from issu- nate management responsibilities of the Secretary ing any preliminary permit, license, or exemption from with the Eightmile River Coordinating Committee; au- licensing for construction of any dam, diversion or by- thorized the Secretary of the Interior to enter into co- pass under Federal Power Act (41 Stat. 1063), as amend- operative agreements with State and local officials; di- ed [see section 791a of this title], on: (1) the Salmon rected that the Eightmile River not be administered as River, Idaho, from Long Tom Bar to the confluence of part of the National Park System; deemed certain local the Snake River, or (2) the Snake River, Idaho, from zoning ordinances to satisfy the standards and require- the eastward extension of the north boundary of sec- ments of provisions of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act; tion 1, township 5 north, range 47 east, Willamette Me- and provided for a watershed approach to resource pres- ridian to the pool formed behind Lower Granite Dam, and provided that no dam may be constructed on those ervation and enhancement. segments of the Salmon or Snake Rivers.

CONNECTICUT; MANAGEMENT OF WILD AND SCENIC IDAHO; WILD AND SCENIC RIVER SEGMENTS BOUNDARIES RIVER SEGMENT OF FARMINGTON RIVER; DEFINITIONS; AND PRIVATE LAND ACQUISITION AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS Pub. L. 111–11, title I, § 1504(b), (c), Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Pub. L. 103–313, §§ 4–6, Aug. 26, 1994, 108 Stat. 1700–1702, Stat. 1039, established an outer limit for the boundaries provided that Director of the National Park Service of the river segments added to the National Wild and represent Secretary of the Interior on the Farmington Scenic Rivers System by subtitle F (§ 1501–1508) of title River Coordinating Committee; directed Secretary to I of Pub. L. 111–11, notwithstanding subsec. (b) of this offer to enter into cooperative agreements with the section, and prohibited the Secretary of the Interior State, its relevant political subdivisions, and Farming- from acquiring private land within the exterior bound- ton River Watershed Association to facilitate the long- ary of a wild and scenic river corridor without consent term protection, conservation, and enhancement of of the owner. designated river segment; distinguished implementa- tion of this Act from National Park Service adminis- IDAHO AND OREGON; ADMINISTRATION OF WILD AND tration of river segment and excluded river segment SCENIC RIVER SEGMENTS OF SNAKE RIVER AND RAPID from National Park System; provided for evaluation of RIVER proposed water resources project; accepted local zoning Pub. L. 94–199, § 3(b), Dec. 31, 1975, 89 Stat. 1118, pro- ordinances; defined ‘‘Committee’’, ‘‘Plan’’, and ‘‘Sec- vided for administration of Wild and Scenic River seg- Page 1583 TITLE 16—CONSERVATION § 1274 ments of Snake River, Idaho and Oregon, and Rapid confluence with Rock Creek, at the expiration of such River, Idaho. 5-year period the 6-mile segment shall be designated as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers MASSACHUSETTS; MANAGEMENT OF WILD AND SCENIC System by operation of law, to be administered by the RIVER SEGMENTS OF TAUNTON RIVER Secretary of the Interior in accordance with sections 4 Pub. L. 111–11, title V, § 5003(b), Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. and 5 of this Act [see below] and the applicable provi- 1152, as amended by Pub. L. 114–289, title VI, § 601(k), sions of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. Dec. 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 1491, provided for management of 1271–1287). The Secretary of the Interior shall publish certain wild and scenic river segments of the Taunton notification to that effect in the Federal Register.’’ River pursuant to the Taunton River Stewardship Plan. NEW HAMPSHIRE; LAMPREY RIVER ADVISORY COMMITTEE MASSACHUSETTS; ADMINISTRATION OF WILD AND SCENIC RIVER SEGMENTS OF SUDBURY, ASSABET, AND CON- Pub. L. 104–333, div. I, title IV, § 405(b), Nov. 12, 1996, CORD RIVERS; AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS 110 Stat. 4149, as amended by Pub. L. 106–176, title I, § 106(b), Mar. 10, 2000, 114 Stat. 26; Pub. L. 106–192, Pub. L. 106–20, § 2(c)–(f), Apr. 9, 1999, 113 Stat. 31, 32, § 2(b)(1), May 2, 2000, 114 Stat. 233, provided that Sec- provided for Federal role in management of Wild and retary of the Interior coordinate his management re- Scenic River segments of Sudbury, Assabet, and Con- sponsibilities with respect to Lamprey River, New cord Rivers, directed Secretary of the Interior to con- Hampshire, with Lamprey River Advisory Committee, sider extent to which proposed water resources projects that zoning ordinances adopted by towns of Epping, were consistent with management of river segments, Durham, Lee, and Newmarket, New Hampshire, be limited rights of United States Government to acquire deemed to satisfy section 1277(c) of this title, and that interests in land along river segments, and authorized Secretary’s land acquisition be limited to acquisition $100,000 to be appropriated for each fiscal year to carry by donation or acquisition with consent of donor and be out management plan. subject to additional criteria of Lamprey River Man- agement Plan. MICHIGAN; ADMINISTRATION OF WILD, SCENIC, AND REC- REATIONAL RIVER SEGMENTS DESIGNATED UNDER NEW JERSEY; ADMINISTRATION OF WILD AND SCENIC MICHIGAN SCENIC RIVERS ACT OF 1991 RIVER SEGMENTS OF MAURICE AND MANUMUSKIN RIV- ERS AND MENANTICO AND MUSKEE CREEKS Pub. L. 102–249, § 6, Mar. 3, 1992, 106 Stat. 51, provided that Pub. L. 102–249, the Michigan Scenic Rivers Act of Pub. L. 103–162, § 3, Dec. 1, 1993, 107 Stat. 1970, provided 1991, did not enlarge, diminish, or modify responsibil- for administration of Wild and Scenic River segments ities of the State of Michigan regarding hunting, fish- of Maurice and Manumuskin Rivers and Menantico and ing, and trapping with reference to designated river Muskee Creeks, New Jersey, planning assistance to segments, that facilities and activities for control of local political subdivisions, segment additions, and ap- sea lamprey were allowed, that traditional public ac- propriations to carry out administrative functions. cess routes to designated river segments were to be NEW JERSEY; ADMINISTRATION OF WILD AND SCENIC maintained with conditions, and that the Act did not RIVER SEGMENTS OF GREAT EGG HARBOR RIVER enlarge, diminish, or modify the limitation on land ac- quisition contained in section 1277(b) of this title. Pub. L. 102–536, § 2, Oct. 27, 1992, 106 Stat. 3529, pro- vided for administration of Wild and Scenic River seg- MINNESOTA AND WISCONSIN; ADMINISTRATION OF WILD ments of Great Egg Harbor River, New Jersey, review AND SCENIC RIVER OF LOWER SAINT CROIX RIVER of local river management plans, biennial review of compliance with local river management plans, reports Pub. L. 92–560, §§ 3–6, Oct. 25, 1972, 86 Stat. 1174, pro- to Congress on deviations from such plans which could vided for administration of Wild and Scenic River seg- diminish value of river segments, and authorization of ments of Lower Saint Croix River along Minnesota- appropriations. Wisconsin border, acquisition of property, maintenance of navigation rights, and authorization of appropria- NEW JERSEY; ADMINISTRATION OF WILD AND SCENIC tions. RIVER SEGMENTS OF MUSCONETCONG RIVER Pub. L. 109–452, §§ 3, 5, Dec. 22, 2006, 120 Stat. 3363, 3364, MISSOURI; ADMINISTRATION OF ELEVEN POINT WILD defined terms, provided that Secretary of the Interior AND SCENIC CORRIDOR manage certain Musconetcong River segments in New Pub. L. 102–220, § 3, Dec. 11, 1991, 105 Stat. 1674, author- Jersey in accordance with management plan in co- ized Secretary to manage lands, waters, and interests operation with appropriate agencies, provided for des- within The Eleven Point Wild and Scenic Corridor pur- ignation of additional river segment, and authorized suant to the provisions of this chapter. See section 3 of appropriations to carry out Pub. L. 109–452. Pub. L. 102–220 set out as a note under section 539h of NEW JERSEY AND PENNSYLVANIA; ADMINISTRATION OF this title. WILD AND SCENIC RIVER SEGMENTS OF LOWER DELA- MONTANA; ADMINISTRATION OF WILD AND SCENIC RIVER WARE RIVER AND ASSOCIATED TRIBUTARIES SEGMENT OF MISSOURI RIVER Pub. L. 106–418, §§ 4, 5, Nov. 1, 2000, 114 Stat. 1818, 1821, Pub. L. 94–486, title II, §§ 202, 203, Oct. 12, 1976, 90 Stat. provided for administration of Wild and Scenic River segments of Lower Delaware River in accordance with 2327, 2328, as amended by Pub. L. 100–552, § 5, Oct. 28, the Lower Delaware River Management Plan and in co- 1988, 102 Stat. 2768, provided for administration of wild operation with Federal, State, regional, and local agen- and scenic river segment of the Missouri River known cies, provided that the Plan be considered to satisfy as Missouri Breaks Freeflowing River segment, estab- subsec. (d) of this section, provided that zoning ordi- lishment of detailed boundaries, acquisition of lands nances of municipalities bordering the segments be and interests in lands, and construction of visitor fa- considered to satisfy section 1277(c) of this title, and cilities in or near Fort Benton. contained provisions relating to consideration of the NEBRASKA; NIOBRARA RIVER; DESIGNATION OF 6-MILE effect of proposed water resources projects on the seg- ments, requirements for cooperative agreements, provi- SEGMENT AS COMPONENT OF NATIONAL WILD AND sion by the Secretary of the Interior of planning, finan- SCENIC RIVERS SYSTEM cial, and technical assistance, designation of certain Pub. L. 102–50, § 3(b), May 24, 1991, 105 Stat. 254, pro- additional segments as a recreational river or scenic vided that: ‘‘If, within 5 years after the date of enact- river, and authorization of appropriations. ment of this Act [May 24, 1991], funds are not author- ized and appropriated for the construction of a water NEW MEXICO; RIO GRANDE CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD resources project on the 6-mile segment of the Niobrara Pub. L. 103–242, § 4, May 4, 1994, 108 Stat. 611, directed River from its confluence with Chimney Creek to its Secretary of the Interior, acting through Director of § 1274 TITLE 16—CONSERVATION Page 1584 the Bureau of Land Management, to obtain and con- construed to prevent various scientific research activi- sider views of residents of village of Pilar and of owners ties within the boundaries of these river segments, but of property adjoining Rio Grande River segments con- that those activities were subject to such conditions as cerning implementation of Pub. L. 103–242. the Secretary of Agriculture considered desirable, and provided that section 2 of Pub. L. 107–365, amending NEW YORK AND PENNSYLVANIA; ADMINISTRATION OF this section, did not limit the authority of the Com- WILD AND SCENIC RIVER SEGMENT OF UPPER DELA- monwealth of Puerto Rico over its waters and natural WARE RIVER channels of public domain. Pub. L. 95–625, title VII, § 704(b)–(j), Nov. 10, 1978, 92 SOUTH DAKOTA AND NEBRASKA; ADMINISTRATION OF Stat. 3523–3527, as amended by Pub. L. 96–87, title IV, WILD AND SCENIC RIVER SEGMENTS OF NIOBRARA AND § 401(p)(2), Oct. 12, 1979, 93 Stat. 666; Pub. L. 100–412, § 1, MISSOURI RIVERS Aug. 22, 1988, 102 Stat. 1100, provided for administration of Upper Delaware River along New York-Pennsylvania Pub. L. 102–50, §§ 4–7, 8, formerly § 9, May 24, 1991, 105 border between Hancock, New York, and Sparrow Bush, Stat. 255–258; § 9 renumbered § 8, Pub. L. 105–362, title New York, including creation of Upper Delaware Citi- IX, § 901(g)(2), Nov. 10, 1998, 112 Stat. 3290, set acreage zens Advisory Council. See also Pub. L. 106–119, Dec. 3, limits on lands acquired by Secretary of the Interior 1999, 113 Stat. 1604. along the segments of the Niobrara River designated under section 2 of Pub. L. 102–50, provided for establish- OREGON; CROOKED RIVER; RELATION TO EXISTING LAWS ment of the Niobrara Scenic River Advisory Commis- AND STATUTORY OBLIGATIONS sion, required establishment of a recreational river ad- Pub. L. 113–244, § 8, Dec. 18, 2014, 128 Stat. 2869, pro- visory group by Secretary to be consulted in the ad- vided that, with several exceptions, nothing in Pub. L. ministration of the segment of the Missouri River des- 113–244 authorized the Secretary to store and release ignated under section 2 of Pub. L. 102–50, directed that the ‘‘first fill’’ quantities provided for in section 6 of the designation of the river segment not place any ad- the Act of August 6, 1956 (as added by section 4 of Pub. ditional requirements on placement of bridges, author- L. 113–244, 128 Stat. 2865) for any purposes other than ized use of erosion control techniques to protect water the purposes provided for in that section, and that resource values along designated river segment, called nothing in Pub. L. 113–244 altered any responsibilities for study of feasibility and suitability of possible des- under Oregon or Federal law, including section 1536 of ignation of lands in Knox and Boyd Counties, Nebraska, this title. as a national recreation area, and authorized appro- priation of sums necessary to carry out provisions of OREGON; ADMINISTRATION OF INDIAN TREATY LANDS Pub. L. 102–50. AND AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR WILD AND SCENIC RIVER SEGMENTS UTAH; INCORPORATION OF ACQUIRED NON-FEDERAL LAND Pub. L. 100–557, title I, §§ 105, 106, Oct. 28, 1988, 102 Stat. 2791, provided for administration of, and author- Pub. L. 111–11, title I, § 1976(b), Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. ization of appropriations for, segments of the following 1088, provided that: ‘‘If the United States acquires any Oregon rivers: Big Marsh Creek, Chetco, Clackamas, non-Federal land within or adjacent to Zion National Crescent Creek, Crooked, Deschutes, Donner and Park that includes a river segment that is contiguous Blitzen, Eagle Creek, Elk, Grant Ronde, Imnaha, John to a river segment of the Virgin River designated as a Day, Joseph Creek, Little Deschutes, Lostine, Malheur, wild, scenic, or recreational river by paragraph (204) of McKenzie, Metolius, Minam, North Fork Crooked, section 3(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. North Fork John Day, North Fork Malheur, North 1274(a)) (as added by subsection (a)), the acquired river Fork of the Middle Fork of the Millamette, North Fork segment shall be incorporated in, and be administered Owyhee, North Fork Smith, North Fork Sprague, North as part of, the applicable wild, scenic, or recreational Powder, North Umpqua, Powder, Quartzville Creek, river.’’ Roaring, Salmon, Sandy, South Fork John Day, Squaw VERMONT; MANAGEMENT OF MISSISQUOI RIVER AND Creek, Sycan, Upper Rogue, Wenaha, West Little TROUT RIVER SEGMENTS Owyhee, and White. Pub. L. 113–291, div. B, title XXX, § 3072(b), Dec. 19, PENNSYLVANIA; ALLEGHENY RIVER; DESIGNATION OF 2014, 128 Stat. 3844, set forth provisions relating to man- SEGMENTS AS WILD AND SCENIC RIVER; ADVISORY agement within and adjacent to Missisquoi River and COUNCILS; ADMINISTRATION; AUTHORIZATION OF AP- Trout River segments designated by subsec. (a)(212) of PROPRIATIONS this section, directed coordination of management re- Pub. L. 102–271, §§ 1–3, 6, Apr. 20, 1992, 106 Stat. 108–111, sponsibility, authorized cooperative agreements be- provided that the designated portions of the Allegheny tween Secretary of the Interior and State and local au- River were so designated in order to preserve and pro- thorities, and set forth provisions relating to effect of tect for present and future generations outstanding designation of segments on existing hydroelectric fa- scenic, natural, recreational, scientific, historic, and cilities and acquisitions and management of land for ecological values and to protect, preserve, and enhance purposes of the segments. the fisheries resources associated with the designated WASHINGTON; ILLABOT CREEK SEGMENT; MANAGEMENT segments, directed the Secretary of Agriculture to es- WITHIN AND WITHOUT BOUNDARY tablish advisory councils to advise the Secretary on the establishment of final boundaries and management of Pub. L. 113–291, div. B, title XXX, § 3071(b), (c), Dec. 19, river segments, directed the Secretary of Agriculture 2014, 128 Stat. 3844, prohibited acquisition of land or in- to take the necessary steps for the administration of terest in land by condemnation within the boundary of the designated river segments, and authorized the ap- the river segment designated by subsec. (a)(211) of this propriation of the funds necessary to carry out Pub. L. section and provided that an activity or use outside the 102–271, which amended sections 1274 and 1276 of this boundary of the segment would not be precluded, not- title. withstanding the designation of the segment as a com- ponent of the national wild and scenic rivers system PUERTO RICO; RIVERS OF CARIBBEAN NATIONAL FOR- and the fact that the activity or use could be seen or EST; SPECIAL MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS; PRESER- heard within the boundary of the segment. VATION OF COMMONWEALTH AUTHORITY WASHINGTON; MIDDLE FORK SNOQUALMIE RIVER SEG- Pub. L. 107–365, § 2(c), (d), Dec. 19, 2002, 116 Stat. 3028, MENT; MANAGEMENT WITHIN AND WITHOUT BOUNDARY provided that the amendment by section 2(b) of Pub. L. 107–365 to this section and the applicability of this Pub. L. 113–291, div. B, title XXX, § 3060(b)(2), (3), Dec. chapter to segments of the rivers of Caribbean National 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3816, prohibited acquisition of land or Forest (now El Yunque National Forest) were not to be interest in land by condemnation within the boundary Page 1585 TITLE 16—CONSERVATION § 1275 of the river segment designated by subsec. (a)(209) of with any water resources planning involving the this section and provided that an activity or use out- same river which is being conducted pursuant to side the boundary of the segment would not be pre- the Water Resources Planning Act [42 U.S.C. cluded, notwithstanding the designation of the segment 1962 et seq.]. as a component of the national wild and scenic rivers Each report, including maps and illustrations, system and the fact that the activity or use could be seen or heard within the boundary of the segment. shall show among other things the area included within the report; the characteristics which do WEST VIRGINIA; WILD AND SCENIC RIVER SEGMENTS OF or do not make the area a worthy addition to BLUESTONE AND MEADOW RIVERS; PUBLIC AWARENESS the system; the current status of land ownership PROGRAM and use in the area; the reasonably foreseeable Pub. L. 100–534, title IV, § 403, Oct. 26, 1988, 102 Stat. potential uses of the land and water which 2707, directed Secretary of the Interior to establish a would be enhanced, foreclosed, or curtailed if public awareness program to be carried out in Mercer, the area were included in the national wild and Nicholas, and Greenbrier Counties, West Virginia, in scenic rivers system; the Federal agency (which cooperation with State and local agencies, landowners, and other concerned organizations, to further public in the case of a river which is wholly or substan- understanding of the effects of designation as compo- tially within a national forest, shall be the De- nents of National Wild and Scenic Rivers System of partment of Agriculture) by which it is proposed segments of Bluestone and Meadow Rivers which were the area, should it be added to the system, be found eligible in studies completed by National Park administered; the extent to which it is proposed Service in August 1983 but which were not designated that such administration, including the costs as units of such system, with Secretary to submit a re- thereof, be shared by State and local agencies; port to Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs of and the estimated cost to the United States of United States House of Representatives and to Com- mittee on Energy and Natural Resources of United acquiring necessary lands and interests in land States Senate by Dec. 31, 1992, describing the program. and of administering the area, should it be added to the system. Each such report shall be WYOMING; DEFINITIONS; ADMINISTRATION OF WILD AND printed as a Senate or House document. SCENIC RIVER SEGMENTS OF SNAKE RIVER HEADWATERS (b) Study of report by affected Federal and State Pub. L. 111–11, title V, § 5002(c), (e), Mar. 30, 2009, 123 officials; recommendations and comments; Stat. 1148, 1150, as amended by Pub. L. 114–289, title VI, transmittal to President and Congress § 601(j), Dec. 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 1491, provided for admin- istration of Wild and Scenic River segments of Snake Before submitting any such report to the River Headwaters; required Secretary concerned to de- President and the Congress, copies of the pro- velop a management plan for each such river segment posed report shall, unless it was prepared jointly and apply for quantification of water rights reserved by by the Secretary of the Interior and the Sec- each such river segment; allowed such Secretary to retary of Agriculture, be submitted by the Sec- carry out activities at United States Geological Survey retary of the Interior to the Secretary of Agri- stream gauges on the Snake River; prohibited such Sec- retary’s acquisition of property or interest in property culture or by the Secretary of Agriculture to the within such river segments without owner’s consent; Secretary of the Interior, as the case may be, and enacted savings provisions. and to the Secretary of the Army, the Secretary of Energy, the head of any other affected Fed- § 1275. Additions to national wild and scenic riv- eral department or agency and, unless the lands ers system proposed to be included in the area are already (a) Reports by Secretaries of the Interior and Ag- owned by the United States or have already been riculture; recommendations to Congress; con- authorized for acquisition by Act of Congress, tents of reports the Governor of the State or States in which The Secretary of the Interior or, where na- they are located or an officer designated by the tional forest lands are involved, the Secretary of Governor to receive the same. Any recommenda- Agriculture or, in appropriate cases, the two tions or comments on the proposal which the Secretaries jointly shall study and submit to said officials furnish the Secretary or Secretar- the President reports on the suitability or non- ies who prepared the report within ninety days suitability for addition to the national wild and of the date on which the report is submitted to scenic rivers system of rivers which are des- them, together with the Secretary’s or Secretar- ignated herein or hereafter by the Congress as ies’ comments thereon, shall be included with potential additions to such system. The Presi- the transmittal to the President and the Con- dent shall report to the Congress his recom- gress. mendations and proposals with respect to the (c) Publication in Federal Register designation of each such river or section thereof Before approving or disapproving for inclusion under this chapter. Such studies shall be com- in the national wild and scenic rivers system pleted and such reports shall be made to the any river designated as a wild, scenic or rec- Congress with respect to all rivers named in sec- reational river by or pursuant to an act of a tion 1276(a) (1) through (27) of this title no later State legislature, the Secretary of the Interior than October 2, 1978. In conducting these studies shall submit the proposal to the Secretary of the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary Agriculture, the Secretary of the Army, the Sec- of Agriculture shall give priority to those rivers retary of Energy, and the head of any other af- (i) with respect to which there is the greatest fected Federal department or agency and shall likelihood of developments which, if under- evaluate and give due weight to any recom- taken, would render the rivers unsuitable for in- mendations or comments which the said offi- clusion in the national wild and scenic rivers cials furnish him within ninety days of the date system, and (ii) which possess the greatest pro- on which it is submitted to them. If he approves portion of private lands within their areas. the proposed inclusion, he shall publish notice Every such study and plan shall be coordinated thereof in the Federal Register.