H.R. 6913

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
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[H.R. 6913 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 6913

To provide for restoration, economic development, recreation, and 
conservation on Federal lands in Northern California, and for other 
purposes.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

December 19, 2025

Mr. Huffman (for himself, Mr. Carbajal, Ms. Chu, and Ms. Lofgren) 
introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on 
Natural Resources

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A BILL

To provide for restoration, economic development, recreation, and 
conservation on Federal lands in Northern California, and for other 
purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.

(a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Northwest 
California Wilderness, Recreation, and Working Forests Act''.
(b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents for this Act is as 
follows:

Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.
Sec. 2. Definitions.
TITLE I--FOREST RESTORATION

Sec. 111. South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area.
Sec. 112. California Public Land Remediation Partnership.
Sec. 113. Land and resource management plans.
Sec. 114. Annual fire management plans.
TITLE II--RECREATION

Sec. 121. Bigfoot National Recreation Trail.
Sec. 122. Elk Camp Ridge Recreation Trail.
Sec. 123. Trinity Lake Trail.
Sec. 124. Trails study.
Sec. 125. Construction of mountain bicycling routes.
Sec. 126. Partnerships.
Sec. 127. Trinity Lake visitor center.
Sec. 128. Del Norte County visitor center.
Sec. 129. Study; partnerships related to overnight accommodations.
TITLE III--CONSERVATION

Sec. 131. Designation of wilderness.
Sec. 132. Administration of wilderness.
Sec. 133. Designation of potential wilderness.
Sec. 134. Designation of wild and scenic rivers.
Sec. 135. Special management areas.
TITLE IV--MISCELLANEOUS

Sec. 141. Maps and legal descriptions.
Sec. 142. Updates to land and resource management plans.
Sec. 143. Pacific Gas and Electric Company utility facilities and 
rights-of-way.
Sec. 144. Release of wilderness study area.
Sec. 145. Use by members of Indian Tribes.

SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS.

In this Act:
(1) Secretary.--Unless otherwise defined in a section, the 
term ``Secretary'' means--
(A) with respect to land under the jurisdiction of 
the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of 
Agriculture; and
(B) with respect to land under the jurisdiction of 
the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of the 
Interior.
(2) State.--The term ``State'' means the State of 
California.

TITLE I--FOREST RESTORATION

SEC. 111. SOUTH FORK TRINITY-MAD RIVER RESTORATION AREA.

(a) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Ecological integrity.--The term ``ecological 
integrity'' has the meaning given the term in section 219.19 of 
title 36, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date 
of enactment of this Act).
(2) Restoration.--The term ``restoration'' has the meaning 
given the term in section 219.19 of title 36, Code of Federal 
Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this 
Act).
(3) Restoration area.--The term ``restoration area'' means 
the South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area established 
by subsection (b).
(4) Shaded fuel break.--The term ``shaded fuel break'' 
means a vegetation treatment that--
(A) reduces fuel characteristics in order to affect 
fire behavior such that a fire can be more readily 
controlled; and
(B) retains, to the maximum extent practicable--
(i) adequate canopy cover to suppress plant 
regrowth in the forest understory following 
treatment; and
(ii) the largest and most vigorous trees in 
order to provide the most shade per tree over 
the longest period of time.
(b) Establishment.--Subject to valid existing rights, there is 
established the South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area, 
comprising approximately 871,414 acres of Federal land administered by 
the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management, as generally 
depicted on the map titled ``South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration 
Area'' and dated May 15, 2020.
(c) Purposes.--The purposes of the restoration area are--
(1) to establish, restore, and maintain fire-resilient 
mature and late successional forests, as ecologically 
appropriate;
(2) to protect and restore aquatic habitat and anadromous 
fisheries;
(3) to protect the quality of water;
(4) to reduce the threat posed by wildfires to neighboring 
communities; and
(5) to allow visitors to enjoy the scenic, recreational, 
natural, cultural, and wildlife values of the restoration area.
(d) Collaborative Restoration and Fire Management Plans.--Not later 
than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of 
Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior shall jointly submit to 
Congress--
(1) a plan to conduct restoration activities and improve 
the ecological integrity of the restoration area; and
(2) an updated fire management plan for the land that 
includes the restoration area.
(e) Collaboration Requirement.--In developing the plans required 
under subsection (d), the Secretary shall solicit input from a 
collaborative group that--
(1) includes--
(A) appropriate representatives of State and local 
governments; and
(B) multiple interested persons representing 
diverse interests; and
(2) is transparent and inclusive.
(f) Fire Management Plan Components.--The updated fire management 
plan required under subsection (d)(2) shall, to the maximum extent 
practicable, include--
(1) the use of prescribed fire; and
(2) the use of shaded fuel breaks.
(g) Management.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary shall conduct restoration 
activities in a manner consistent with the plans required under 
subsection (d).
(2) Conflict of laws.--
(A) In general.--The establishment of the 
restoration area shall not modify the management status 
of any land or water that is designated as a component 
of the National Wilderness Preservation System or the 
National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, including land 
or water designated as a component of the National 
Wilderness Preservation System or the National Wild and 
Scenic Rivers System by this Act (including any 
amendments made by this Act).
(B) Resolution of conflict.--If there is a conflict 
between a law applicable to a component described in 
subparagraph (A) and this section, the more restrictive 
provision shall control.
(h) Withdrawal.--Subject to valid existing rights, the restoration 
area is withdrawn from--
(1) all forms of entry, appropriation, and disposal under 
the public land laws;
(2) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and
(3) disposition under laws relating to mineral and 
geothermal leasing or mineral materials.

SEC. 112. CALIFORNIA PUBLIC LAND REMEDIATION PARTNERSHIP.

(a) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Partnership.--The term ``partnership'' means the 
California Public Land Remediation Partnership established by 
subsection (b).
(2) Priority land.--The term ``priority land'' means 
Federal land in the State that is determined by the partnership 
to be a high priority for remediation.
(3) Remediation.--
(A) In general.--The term ``remediation'' means the 
facilitation of the recovery of land or water that has 
been degraded, damaged, or destroyed by illegal 
marijuana cultivation or another illegal activity.
(B) Inclusions.--The term ``remediation'' 
includes--
(i) the removal of trash, debris, or other 
material; and
(ii) establishing the composition, 
structure, pattern, and ecological processes 
necessary to facilitate terrestrial or aquatic 
ecosystem sustainability, resilience, or health 
under current and future conditions.
(b) Establishment.--There is established the California Public Land 
Remediation Partnership.
(c) Purposes.--The purposes of the partnership are to support 
coordination of activities among Federal, State, Tribal, and local 
authorities and the private sector in the remediation of priority land.
(d) Membership.--The members of the partnership shall include the 
following:
(1) The Secretary of Agriculture (or a designee) to 
represent the Forest Service.
(2) The Secretary of the Interior (or a designee) to 
represent--
(A) the United States Fish and Wildlife Service;
(B) the Bureau of Land Management; and
(C) the National Park Service.
(3) The Director of the Office of National Drug Control 
Policy (or a designee).
(4) The Secretary of the State Natural Resources Agency (or 
a designee) to represent the California Department of Fish and 
Wildlife.
(5) A designee of the California State Water Resources 
Control Board.
(6) A designee of the California State Sheriffs' 
Association.
(7) 1 member to represent federally recognized Indian 
Tribes, to be appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture.
(8) 1 member to represent nongovernmental organizations 
with an interest in Federal land remediation, to be appointed 
by the Secretary of Agriculture.
(9) 1 member to represent local governmental interests, to 
be appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture.
(10) A law enforcement official from each of--
(A) the Department of the Interior; and
(B) the Department of Agriculture.
(11) A subject matter expert to provide expertise and 
advice on methods needed for remediation, to be appointed by 
the Secretary of Agriculture.
(12) A designee of the National Guard Counterdrug Program.
(13) Any other members that are determined to be 
appropriate by the partnership.
(e) Duties.--To further the purposes described in this section and 
subject to subsection (f), the partnership shall--
(1) identify priority land for remediation in the State;
(2) secure voluntary contributions of resources from 
Federal sources and non-Federal sources for the remediation of 
priority land;
(3) support efforts by Federal, State, Tribal, and local 
agencies and nongovernmental organizations in carrying out 
remediation of priority land;
(4) support research and education on the impacts of, and 
solutions to, illegal marijuana cultivation and other illegal 
activities on priority land;
(5) involve other Federal, State, Tribal, and local 
agencies, nongovernmental organizations, and the public in 
remediation of priority land, to the maximum extent 
practicable; and
(6) carry out any other administrative or advisory 
activities necessary to address remediation of priority land.
(f) Limitation.--Nothing in this section shall be construed as 
limiting the authorities of the Federal, State, Tribal, and local 
entities that comprise the partnership.
(g) Authorities.--Subject to the prior approval of the Secretary of 
Agriculture, consistent with applicable law (including regulations), 
the partnership may--
(1) provide grants to the State, political subdivisions of 
the State, nonprofit organizations, and other persons;
(2) enter into cooperative agreements with, or provide 
technical assistance to, Federal agencies, the State, political 
subdivisions of the State, nonprofit organizations, and other 
interested persons;
(3) identify opportunities for collaborative efforts among 
members of the partnership;
(4) hire and compensate staff;
(5) obtain funds or services from any source, including--
(A) Federal funds (including funds and services 
provided under any other Federal law or program); and
(B) non-Federal funds;
(6) coordinate to identify sources of funding or services 
that may be available for remediation;
(7) seek funds or services from any source, including--
(A) Federal funds (including funds and services 
provided under any other Federal law or program); and
(B) non-Federal funds; and
(8) support--
(A) activities of partners; and
(B) any other activities that further the purposes 
of this section.
(h) Procedures.--The partnership shall establish such internal 
procedures for the partnership as the partnership determines to be 
necessary or appropriate for the administration of the partnership.
(i) Local Hiring.--The partnership shall, to the maximum extent 
practicable and in accordance with existing law, give preference to 
local entities and individuals in carrying out this section.
(j) Service Without Compensation.--A member of the partnership 
shall serve without pay.
(k) Duties and Authorities of the Secretaries.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Agriculture shall convene 
the partnership on a regular basis to carry out this section.
(2) Technical and financial assistance.--The Secretary of 
Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior may each provide 
technical and financial assistance, on a reimbursable or 
nonreimbursable basis, as determined to be appropriate by the 
Secretary of Agriculture or the Secretary of the Interior, as 
applicable, to the partnership or any members of the 
partnership to carry out this section.
(3) Cooperative agreements.--The Secretary of Agriculture 
and the Secretary of the Interior may each enter into 
cooperative agreements with the partnership, any member of the 
partnership, or other public or private entities to provide 
technical, financial, or other assistance to carry out this 
section.

SEC. 113. LAND AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLANS.

In revising a land and resource management plan applicable to the 
Shasta-Trinity National Forest or the Six Rivers National Forest, the 
Secretary of Agriculture shall consider the purposes of the South Fork 
Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area established by section 111(b).

SEC. 114. ANNUAL FIRE MANAGEMENT PLANS.

In revising a fire management plan for a wilderness area or 
wilderness addition designated by section 131(a), the Secretary shall--
(1) develop spatial fire management plans in accordance 
with--
(A) the Guidance for Implementation of Federal 
Wildland Fire Management Policy, dated February 13, 
2009 (or any amended, updated, or successor guidance); 
and
(B) other appropriate policies;
(2) consider how prescribed or managed fire can be used to 
achieve ecological management objectives of wilderness and 
other natural or primitive areas;
(3) ensure that each such fire management plan applicable 
to a wilderness area to which land is added under section 131 
provides consistent direction regarding fire management to the 
entire wilderness area, including the wilderness addition;
(4) consult with--
(A) appropriate State, Tribal, and local 
governmental entities; and
(B) members of the public; and
(5) comply with applicable law (including regulations).

TITLE II--RECREATION

SEC. 121. BIGFOOT NATIONAL RECREATION TRAIL.

(a) Feasibility Study.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 3 years after the date on 
which funds are made available to carry out this section, the 
Secretary of Agriculture (referred to in this section as the 
``Secretary''), in cooperation with the Secretary of the 
Interior, shall prepare and submit to the Committee on Energy 
and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on 
Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a study that 
describes the feasibility of establishing a national 
recreational trail for nonmotorized uses, to be known as 
``Bigfoot National Recreation Trail'', that follows the route 
described in paragraph (2).
(2) Route.--The route referred to in paragraph (1) shall 
extend from the Ides Cove Trailhead in the Mendocino National 
Forest to Crescent City, California, following the route as 
generally depicted on the map titled ``Bigfoot National 
Recreation Trail--Proposed'' and dated July 25, 2018.
(3) Additional requirement.--In completing the study 
required under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consult 
with--
(A) appropriate Federal, State, Tribal, regional, 
and local agencies;
(B) private landowners of land adjacent to, or in 
the vicinity of, the route described in paragraph (2);
(C) nongovernmental organizations; and
(D) interested members of the public.
(b) Designation.--
(1) In general.--On completion of the study under 
subsection (a), if the Secretary determines that the Bigfoot 
National Recreation Trail is feasible and meets the 
requirements for a National Recreation Trail under section 4 of 
the National Trails System Act (16 U.S.C. 1243), the Secretary 
shall designate the Bigfoot National Recreation Trail (referred 
to in this section as the ``Trail'') in accordance with--
(A) the National Trails System Act (16 U.S.C. 1241 
et seq.);
(B) this Act; and
(C) other applicable law (including regulations).
(2) Administration.--On designation by the Secretary, the 
Trail shall be administered by the Secretary, in consultation 
with--
(A) other Federal, State, Tribal, regional, and 
local agencies;
(B) private landowners; and
(C) other interested organizations.
(3) Private property rights.--
(A) In general.--No portions of the Trail may be 
located on non-Federal land without the written consent 
of the landowner.
(B) Prohibition.--The Secretary shall not acquire 
for the Trail any land or interest in land outside the 
exterior boundary of any federally managed area without 
the consent of the owner of the land or interest in the 
land.
(C) Effect.--Nothing in this section--
(i) requires any private property owner to 
allow public access (including Federal, State, 
or local government access) to private 
property; or
(ii) modifies any provision of Federal, 
State, or local law with respect to public 
access to or use of private land.
(c) Cooperative Agreements.--In carrying out this section, the 
Secretary may enter into cooperative agreements with State, Tribal, and 
local government entities and private entities--
(1) to complete necessary Trail construction, 
reconstruction, realignment, or maintenance; or
(2) to carry out education projects relating to the Trail.
(d) Map.--
(1) Map required.--On designation of the Trail, the 
Secretary shall prepare a map of the Trail.
(2) Public availability.--The map referred to in paragraph 
(1) shall be on file and available for public inspection in the 
appropriate offices of the Forest Service.

SEC. 122. ELK CAMP RIDGE RECREATION TRAIL.

(a) Designation.--
(1) In general.--In accordance with paragraph (2), the 
Secretary of Agriculture (referred to in this section as the 
``Secretary''), after providing an opportunity for public 
comment, shall designate a trail (which may include a system of 
trails)--
(A) for use by off-highway vehicles, mountain 
bicycles, or both; and
(B) to be known as the ``Elk Camp Ridge Recreation 
Trail'' (referred to in this section as the ``Trail'').
(2) Requirements.--In designating the Trail under paragraph 
(1), the Secretary shall only include routes that are--
(A) as of the date of enactment of this Act, 
authorized for use by off-highway vehicles, mountain 
bicycles, or both; and
(B) located on land that is managed by the Forest 
Service in Del Norte County in the State.
(3) Map.--A map that depicts the Trail shall be on file and 
available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of 
the Forest Service.
(b) Management.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary shall manage the Trail--
(A) in accordance with applicable law (including 
regulations);
(B) in a manner that ensures the safety of citizens 
who use the Trail; and
(C) in a manner that minimizes any damage to 
sensitive habitat or cultural resources.
(2) Monitoring; evaluation.--To minimize the impacts of the 
use of the Trail on environmental and cultural resources, the 
Secretary shall annually assess the effects of the use of off-
highway vehicles and mountain bicycles on--
(A) the Trail;
(B) land located in proximity to the Trail; and
(C) plants, wildlife, and wildlife habitat.
(3) Closure.--The Secretary, in consultation with the State 
and Del Norte County in the State and subject to paragraph (4), 
may temporarily close, temporarily reroute, or permanently 
reroute a portion of the Trail if the Secretary determines 
that--
(A) the Trail is having an adverse impact on--
(i) wildlife habitat;
(ii) natural resources;
(iii) cultural resources; or
(iv) traditional uses;
(B) the Trail threatens public safety; or
(C) closure of the Trail is necessary--
(i) to repair damage to the Trail; or
(ii) to repair resource damage.
(4) Rerouting.--Any portion of the Trail that is 
temporarily closed by the Secretary under paragraph (3) may be 
permanently rerouted along any road or trail--
(A) that is--
(i) in existence as of the date of the 
closure of the portion of the Trail;
(ii) located on public land; and
(iii) open to motorized or mechanized use; 
and
(B) if the Secretary determines that rerouting the 
portion of the Trail would not significantly increase 
or decrease the length of the Trail.
(5) Notice of available routes.--The Secretary shall ensure 
that visitors to the Trail have access to adequate notice 
relating to the availability of trail routes through--
(A) the placement of appropriate signage along the 
Trail; and
(B) the distribution of maps, safety education 
materials, and other information that the Secretary 
determines to be appropriate.
(c) Effect.--Nothing in this section affects the ownership, 
management, or other rights relating to any non-Federal land (including 
any interest in non-Federal land).

SEC. 123. TRINITY LAKE TRAIL.

(a) Trail Construction.--
(1) Feasibility study.--Not later than 3 years after the 
date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture 
shall study the suitability and feasibility of constructing a 
recreational trail for nonmotorized uses around Trinity Lake 
(referred to in this section as the ``Trail'').
(2) Construction.--
(A) Construction authorized.--Subject to 
appropriations and in accordance with paragraph (3), if 
the Secretary determines under paragraph (1) that the 
construction of the Trail is suitable and feasible, the 
Secretary may provide for the construction of the 
Trail.
(B) Use of volunteer services and contributions.--
The Trail may be constructed under this section through 
the acceptance of volunteer services and contributions 
from non-Federal sources to reduce or eliminate the 
need for Federal expenditures to construct the Trail.
(3) Compliance.--In carrying out this section, the 
Secretary shall comply with--
(A) the laws (including regulations) generally 
applicable to the National Forest System; and
(B) this Act.
(b) Effect.--Nothing in this section affects the ownership, 
management, or other rights relating to any non-Federal land (including 
any interest in non-Federal land).

SEC. 124. TRAILS STUDY.

(a) In General.--Not later than 3 years after the date on which 
funds are made available to carry out this section, the Secretary of 
Agriculture, in accordance with subsection (b) and in consultation with 
interested parties, shall conduct a study--
(1) to improve motorized and nonmotorized recreation trail 
opportunities (including mountain bicycling) on land not 
designated as wilderness within the portions of the Six Rivers, 
Shasta-Trinity, and Mendocino National Forests located in Del 
Norte, Humboldt, Trinity, and Mendocino Counties in the State; 
and
(2) of the feasibility of opening a new trail, for vehicles 
measuring 50 inches or less in width, connecting Forest Service 
Highway 95 to the existing off-highway vehicle trail system in 
the Ballinger Canyon Off-Highway Vehicle Area.
(b) Consultation.--In carrying out the study under subsection (a), 
the Secretary of Agriculture shall consult with the Secretary of the 
Interior regarding opportunities to improve, through increased 
coordination, recreation trail opportunities on land under the 
jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior that shares a boundary 
with the National Forest System land described in subsection (a)(1).

SEC. 125. CONSTRUCTION OF MOUNTAIN BICYCLING ROUTES.

(a) Trail Construction.--
(1) Feasibility study.--Not later than 3 years after the 
date on which funds are made available to carry out this 
section, the Secretary of Agriculture (referred to in this 
section as the ``Secretary'') shall study the feasibility and 
public interest with respect to constructing recreational 
trails for mountain bicycling and other nonmotorized uses on 
the routes generally depicted in the report titled ``Trail 
Study for Smith River National Recreation Area Six Rivers 
National Forest'' and dated 2016.
(2) Construction.--
(A) Construction authorized.--Subject to 
appropriations and in accordance with paragraph (3), if 
the Secretary determines under paragraph (1) that the 
construction of 1 or more routes described in that 
paragraph is feasible and in the public interest, the 
Secretary may provide for the construction of the 
routes.
(B) Modifications.--The Secretary may modify the 
routes, as determined to be necessary by the Secretary.
(C) Use of volunteer services and contributions.--
Routes may be constructed under this section through 
the acceptance of volunteer services and contributions 
from non-Federal sources to reduce or eliminate the 
need for Federal expenditures to construct the route.
(3) Compliance.--In carrying out this section, the 
Secretary shall comply with--
(A) the laws (including regulations) generally 
applicable to the National Forest System; and
(B) this Act.
(b) Effect.--Nothing in this section affects the ownership, 
management, or other rights relating to any non-Federal land (including 
any interest in non-Federal land).

SEC. 126. PARTNERSHIPS.

(a) Agreements Authorized.--The Secretary of Agriculture or the 
Secretary of the Interior, or the Secretary of Agriculture and the 
Secretary of the Interior acting jointly, may enter into agreements 
with qualified private and nonprofit organizations to carry out the 
following activities on Federal land under the jurisdiction of the 
respective Secretary in Mendocino, Humboldt, Trinity, and Del Norte 
Counties in the State:
(1) Trail and campground maintenance.
(2) Public education, visitor contacts, and outreach.
(3) Visitor center staffing.
(b) Contents.--An agreement entered into under subsection (a) shall 
clearly define the role and responsibility of the applicable Secretary 
and the private or nonprofit organization.
(c) Compliance.--Each Secretary shall enter into agreements under 
subsection (a) in accordance with existing law.
(d) Effect.--Nothing in this section--
(1) reduces or diminishes the authority of each Secretary 
to manage land and resources under the jurisdiction of the 
Secretary; or
(2) amends or modifies the application of any existing law 
(including regulations) applicable to land under the 
jurisdiction of the Secretary.

SEC. 127. TRINITY LAKE VISITOR CENTER.

(a) In General.--The Secretary of Agriculture (referred to in this 
section as the ``Secretary'') may establish, in cooperation with any 
other public or private entity that the Secretary determines to be 
appropriate, a visitor center in Weaverville, California--
(1) to serve visitors; and
(2) to assist in fulfilling the purposes of the 
Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area.
(b) Requirements.--The Secretary shall ensure that the visitor 
center authorized under subsection (a) is designed to provide for the 
interpretation of the scenic, biological, natural, historical, 
scientific, paleontological, recreational, ecological, wilderness, and 
cultural resources of the Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National 
Recreation Area and other Federal land in the vicinity of the visitor 
center.
(c) Cooperative Agreements.--In a manner consistent with this 
section, the Secretary may enter into cooperative agreements with the 
State and any other appropriate institutions and organizations to carry 
out this section.

SEC. 128. DEL NORTE COUNTY VISITOR CENTER.

(a) In General.--The Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of 
the Interior (referred to in this section as the ``Secretaries'') may 
establish, in cooperation with any other public or private entity that 
the Secretaries determine to be appropriate, a visitor center in Del 
Norte County, California--
(1) to serve visitors; and
(2) to assist in fulfilling the purposes of Redwood 
National and State Parks, the Smith River National Recreation 
Area, and any other Federal recreational land in the vicinity 
of the visitor center.
(b) Requirements.--In carrying out subsection (a), the 
Secretaries--
(1) may act jointly or separately; and
(2) shall ensure that the visitor center authorized under 
that subsection is designed to interpret the scenic, 
biological, natural, historical, scientific, paleontological, 
recreational, ecological, wilderness, and cultural resources of 
Redwood National and State Parks, the Smith River National 
Recreation Area, and any other Federal recreational land in the 
vicinity of the visitor center.

SEC. 129. STUDY; PARTNERSHIPS RELATED TO OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS.

(a) Study.--The Secretary of the Interior (referred to in this 
section as the ``Secretary''), in consultation with interested Federal, 
State, Tribal, and local entities and private and nonprofit 
organizations, shall conduct a study to evaluate the feasibility and 
suitability of establishing overnight accommodations on Federal land 
that is--
(1) outside of the boundaries of Redwood National and State 
Parks; and
(2) within 20 miles of the northern or southern boundary of 
such Parks.
(b) Partnerships.--
(1) Agreements authorized.--If the Secretary determines, 
based on the study conducted under subsection (a), that 
establishing the accommodations described in that subsection is 
suitable and feasible, the Secretary may, in accordance with 
applicable law, enter into 1 or more agreements with qualified 
private or nonprofit organizations for the development, 
operation, and maintenance of the accommodations.
(2) Contents.--Any agreement entered into under paragraph 
(1) shall clearly define the role and responsibility of the 
Secretary and the private or nonprofit organization entering 
into the agreement.
(3) Effect.--Nothing in this subsection--
(A) reduces or diminishes the authority of the 
Secretary to manage land and resources under the 
jurisdiction of the Secretary; or
(B) amends or modifies the application of any law 
(including regulations) applicable to land under the 
jurisdiction of the Secretary.

TITLE III--CONSERVATION

SEC. 131. DESIGNATION OF WILDERNESS.

(a) In General.--In accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 
1131 et seq.), the following land within the State is designated as 
wilderness and as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation 
System:
(1) Black butte river wilderness.--Certain Federal land 
within the Mendocino National Forest, comprising approximately 
11,155 acres, as generally depicted on the map titled ``Black 
Butte River Wilderness--Proposed'' and dated May 15, 2020, 
which shall be known as the ``Black Butte River Wilderness''.
(2) Chanchelulla wilderness addition.--Certain Federal land 
in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, comprising approximately 
6,382 acres, as generally depicted on the map titled 
``Chanchelulla Wilderness Additions--Proposed'' and dated May 
15, 2020, which is incorporated in, and considered to be a part 
of, the Chanchelulla Wilderness designated by section 101(a)(4) 
of the California Wilderness Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 
Public Law 98-425; 98 Stat. 1619).
(3) Chinquapin wilderness.--Certain Federal land in the 
Shasta-Trinity National Forest, comprising approximately 31,028 
acres, as generally depicted on the map titled ``Chinquapin 
Wilderness--Proposed'' and dated November 14, 2023, which shall 
be known as the ``Chinquapin Wilderness''.
(4) Elkhorn ridge wilderness addition.--Certain Federal 
land administered by the Bureau of Land Management in the 
State, comprising approximately 37 acres, as generally depicted 
on the map titled ``Proposed Elkhorn Ridge Wilderness 
Additions'' and dated February 2, 2022, which is incorporated 
in, and considered to be a part of, the Elkhorn Ridge 
Wilderness designated by section 6(d) of the Northern 
California Coastal Wild Heritage Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1132 
note; Public Law 109-362; 120 Stat. 2070).
(5) English ridge wilderness.--Certain Federal land 
administered by the Bureau of Land Management in the State, 
comprising approximately 6,204 acres, as generally depicted on 
the map titled ``English Ridge Wilderness--Proposed'' and dated 
February 2, 2022, which shall be known as the ``English Ridge 
Wilderness''.
(6) Mad river buttes wilderness.--Certain Federal land in 
the Six Rivers National Forest, comprising approximately 6,097 
acres, as generally depicted on the map titled ``Mad River 
Buttes Wilderness--Proposed'' and dated May 15, 2020, which 
shall be known as the ``Mad River Buttes Wilderness''.
(7) Mount lassic wilderness addition.--Certain Federal land 
in the Six Rivers National Forest, comprising approximately 
1,288 acres, as generally depicted on the map titled ``Mt. 
Lassic Wilderness Additions--Proposed'' and dated May 15, 2020, 
which is incorporated in, and considered to be a part of, the 
Mount Lassic Wilderness designated by section 3(6) of the 
Northern California Coastal Wild Heritage Wilderness Act (16 
U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 109-362; 120 Stat. 2065).
(8) North fork wilderness addition.--Certain Federal land 
in the Six Rivers National Forest and certain Federal land 
administered by the Bureau of Land Management in the State, 
comprising approximately 16,342 acres, as generally depicted on 
the map titled ``North Fork Eel Wilderness Additions'' and 
dated May 15, 2020, which is incorporated in, and considered to 
be a part of, the North Fork Wilderness designated by section 
101(a)(19) of the California Wilderness Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 
1132 note; Public Law 98-425; 98 Stat. 1621).
(9) Pattison wilderness.--Certain Federal land in the 
Shasta-Trinity National Forest, comprising approximately 29,451 
acres, as generally depicted on the map titled ``Pattison 
Wilderness--Proposed'' and dated May 15, 2020, which shall be 
known as the ``Pattison Wilderness''.
(10) Siskiyou wilderness addition.--Certain Federal land in 
the Six Rivers National Forest, comprising approximately 29,594 
acres, as generally depicted on the maps titled ``Siskiyou 
Wilderness Additions--Proposed (North)'' and ``Siskiyou 
Wilderness Additions--Proposed (South)'' and dated November 14, 
2023, which is incorporated in, and considered to be a part of, 
the Siskiyou Wilderness, as designated by section 101(a)(30) of 
the California Wilderness Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 
Public Law 98-425; 98 Stat. 1623).
(11) South fork eel river wilderness addition.--Certain 
Federal land administered by the Bureau of Land Management in 
the State, comprising approximately 603 acres, as generally 
depicted on the map titled ``South Fork Eel River Wilderness 
Additions--Proposed'' and dated February 2, 2022, which is 
incorporated in, and considered to be a part of, the South Fork 
Eel River Wilderness designated by section 3(10) of the 
Northern California Coastal Wild Heritage Wilderness Act (16 
U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 109-362; 120 Stat. 2066).
(12) South fork trinity river wilderness.--Certain Federal 
land in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, comprising 
approximately 26,562 acres, as generally depicted on the map 
titled ``South Fork Trinity River Wilderness Additions--
Proposed'' and dated November 14, 2023, which shall be known as 
the ``South Fork Trinity River Wilderness''.
(13) Trinity alps wilderness addition.--Certain Federal 
land in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest and certain Federal 
land administered by the Bureau of Land Management in the 
State, comprising approximately 62,474 acres, as generally 
depicted on the maps titled ``Trinity Alps Proposed Wilderness 
Additions EAST'' and dated November 14, 2023, and ``Trinity 
Alps Wilderness Additions West--Proposed'' and dated May 15, 
2020, which is incorporated in, and considered to be a part of, 
the Trinity Alps Wilderness designated by section 101(a)(34) of 
the California Wilderness Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 
Public Law 98-425; 98 Stat. 1623).
(14) Underwood wilderness.--Certain Federal land in the Six 
Rivers and Shasta-Trinity National Forests comprising 
approximately 15,068 acres, as generally depicted on the map 
titled ``Underwood Wilderness--Proposed'' and dated May 15, 
2020, which shall be known as the ``Underwood Wilderness''.
(15) Yolla bolly-middle eel wilderness addition.--Certain 
Federal land in the Mendocino National Forest and certain 
Federal land administered by the Bureau of Land Management in 
the State, comprising approximately 21,126 acres, as generally 
depicted on the maps titled ``Yolla Bolly Wilderness Proposed--
NORTH'' and dated May 15, 2020, ``Yolla Bolly Wilderness 
Proposed--SOUTH'' and dated November 14, 2023, and ``Yolla 
Bolly Wilderness Proposed--WEST'' and dated May 15, 2020, which 
is incorporated in, and considered to be a part of, the Yolla 
Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness designated under section 3 of the 
Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1132).
(16) Yuki wilderness addition.--Certain Federal land in the 
Mendocino National Forest and certain Federal land administered 
by the Bureau of Land Management in the State, comprising 
approximately 14,132 acres, as generally depicted on the map 
titled ``Yuki Wilderness Additions--Proposed'' and dated 
November 14, 2023, which is incorporated in, and considered to 
be a part of, the Yuki Wilderness designated by section 3(3) of 
the Northern California Coastal Wild Heritage Wilderness Act 
(16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 109-362; 120 Stat. 2065).
(b) Renaming of North Fork Wilderness as North Fork Eel River 
Wilderness.--
(1) In general.--Section 101(a)(19) of the California 
Wilderness Act of 1984 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 98-425; 
98 Stat. 1621) is amended by striking ``which shall be known as 
the North Fork Wilderness'' and inserting ``which shall be 
known as the North Fork Eel River Wilderness''.
(2) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, 
document, paper, or other record of the United States to the 
North Fork Wilderness shall be deemed to be a reference to the 
``North Fork Eel River Wilderness''.
(c) Elkhorn Ridge Wilderness Modification.--The boundary of the 
Elkhorn Ridge Wilderness established by section 6(d) of the Northern 
California Coastal Wild Heritage Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 
Public Law 109-362; 120 Stat. 2070) is modified to exclude the area 
comprising approximately 30 acres of Federal land, as generally 
depicted on the map titled ``Proposed Elkhorn Ridge Wilderness 
Additions'' and dated October 24, 2019.

SEC. 132. ADMINISTRATION OF WILDERNESS.

(a) In General.--Subject to valid existing rights, land designated 
as wilderness and as a component of the National Wilderness 
Preservation System by section 131(a) (referred to in this section as a 
``wilderness area'') shall be administered by the Secretary in 
accordance with this Act and the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et 
seq.), except that--
(1) any reference in the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et 
seq.) to the effective date of that Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et 
seq.) shall be considered to be a reference to the date of 
enactment of this Act; and
(2) for land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the 
Interior, any reference in the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 
et seq.) to the Secretary of Agriculture shall be considered to 
be a reference to the Secretary of the Interior.
(b) Fire Management and Related Activities.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary may carry out any activities 
in a wilderness area as are necessary for the control of fire, 
insects, or disease in accordance with section 4(d)(1) of the 
Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(1)).
(2) Revision and development of local fire management 
plans.--As soon as practicable after the date of the enactment 
of this Act, the Secretary shall amend the local information in 
the Fire Management Reference System of the Forest Service or 
individual operational plan that applies to each wilderness 
area.
(3) Funding priorities.--Nothing in this title limits 
funding for fire or fuels management in a wilderness area.
(4) Administration.--In accordance with paragraph (1) and 
any other applicable Federal law, to ensure a timely and 
efficient response to a fire emergency in a wilderness area, 
the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior 
shall--
(A) not later than 1 year after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, establish agency approval 
procedures (including appropriate delegations of 
authority to the Forest Supervisor, District Manager, 
and other applicable agency field office officials) for 
responding to fire emergencies; and
(B) enter into agreements with appropriate State or 
local firefighting agencies.
(c) Grazing.--The grazing of livestock in a wilderness area, if 
established before the date of the enactment of this Act, shall be 
administered in accordance with--
(1) section 4(d)(4) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 
1133(d)(4));
(2)(A) for land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of 
Agriculture, the guidelines set forth in the report of the 
Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs of the House of 
Representatives accompanying H.R. 5487 of the 96th Congress (H. 
Rept. 96-617); and
(B) for land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the 
Interior, the guidelines set forth in Appendix A of the report 
of the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs of the House 
of Representatives accompanying H.R. 2570 of the 101st Congress 
(H. Rept. 101-405); and
(3) all other laws governing livestock grazing on Federal 
public land.
(d) Fish and Wildlife.--
(1) In general.--Nothing in this title shall be construed 
to affect the jurisdiction or responsibilities of the State 
with respect to fish and wildlife in the State.
(2) Management activities.--In support of the purposes and 
principles of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), the 
Secretary may conduct any management activity in a wilderness 
area that the Secretary determines to be necessary to maintain 
or restore a fish, wildlife, or plant population or habitat, if 
the management activity is conducted in accordance with--
(A) an applicable wilderness management plan;
(B) the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.); 
and
(C) appropriate policies, such as the policies 
established in Appendix B of the report of the 
Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs of the House 
of Representatives accompanying H.R. 2570 of the 101st 
Congress (H. Rept. 101-405).
(e) Buffer Zones.--
(1) In general.--Nothing in this title establishes a 
protective perimeter or buffer zone around a wilderness area.
(2) Outside activities or uses.--The fact that a 
nonwilderness activity or use can be seen or heard from within 
a wilderness area does not preclude the activity or use outside 
the boundary of the wilderness area.
(f) Military Activities.--Nothing in this title restricts or 
precludes--
(1) low-level overflights of military aircraft over a 
wilderness area;
(2) the designation of a new unit of special airspace over 
a wilderness area; or
(3) the use or establishment of a military flight training 
route over a wilderness area.
(g) Horses.--Nothing in this title precludes horseback riding in, 
or the entry of recreational or commercial saddle or pack stock into, a 
wilderness area--
(1) in accordance with section 4(d)(5) of the Wilderness 
Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(5)); and
(2) subject to any terms and conditions determined to be 
necessary by the Secretary.
(h) Recreational Climbing.--Nothing in this title prohibits 
recreational rock climbing activities in a wilderness area, such as the 
placement, use, and maintenance of fixed anchors, including any fixed 
anchor established before the date of the enactment of this Act--
(1) in accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 
et seq.) and other applicable laws; and
(2) subject to any terms and conditions determined to be 
necessary by the Secretary.
(i) Withdrawal.--Subject to valid existing rights, each wilderness 
area is withdrawn from--
(1) all forms of entry, appropriation, and disposal under 
the public land laws;
(2) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and
(3) operation of the mineral materials and geothermal 
leasing laws.
(j) Incorporation of Acquired Land and Interests.--Any land within 
the boundary of a wilderness area that is acquired by the United States 
shall--
(1) become part of the wilderness area within which the 
land is located;
(2) be withdrawn in accordance with subsection (i); and
(3) be managed in accordance with--
(A) this section;
(B) the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.); 
and
(C) any other applicable law.
(k) Climatological Data Collection.--In accordance with the 
Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.) and subject to such terms and 
conditions as the Secretary may prescribe, the Secretary may authorize 
the installation and maintenance of hydrologic, meteorologic, or 
climatological collection devices in a wilderness area if the Secretary 
determines that the devices and access to the devices are essential to 
a flood warning, flood control, or water reservoir operation activity.

SEC. 133. DESIGNATION OF POTENTIAL WILDERNESS.

(a) Designation.--In furtherance of the purposes of the Wilderness 
Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), the following land is designated as 
potential wilderness:
(1) Certain Federal land in Redwood National Park 
administered by the National Park Service, compromising 
approximately 31,000 acres, as generally depicted on the map 
titled ``Redwood National Park--Potential Wilderness'' and 
dated October 9, 2019.
(2) Certain Federal land administered by the Bureau of Land 
Management in the State, comprising approximately 2,918 acres, 
as generally depicted on the map titled ``Yuki Proposed 
Potential Wilderness'' and dated May 15, 2020.
(b) Management.--Except as provided in subsection (c), the 
Secretary shall manage land designated as potential wilderness by 
subsection (a) (referred to in this section as a ``potential wilderness 
area'') as wilderness until the date on which the potential wilderness 
area is designated as wilderness under subsection (d).
(c) Ecological Restoration.--
(1) In general.--For purposes of ecological restoration, 
including the elimination of nonnative species, removal of 
illegal, unused, or decommissioned roads, repair of skid 
tracks, and any other activities necessary to restore the 
natural ecosystems in a potential wilderness area and 
consistent with paragraph (2), the Secretary may use motorized 
equipment and mechanized transport in a potential wilderness 
area until the date on which the potential wilderness area is 
designated as wilderness under subsection (d).
(2) Limitation.--To the maximum extent practicable, the 
Secretary shall use the minimum tool or administrative practice 
necessary to accomplish ecological restoration with the least 
amount of adverse impact on wilderness character and resources.
(d) Wilderness Designation.--A potential wilderness area shall be 
designated as wilderness and as a component of the National Wilderness 
Preservation System on the date on which the Secretary publishes in the 
Federal Register notice that the conditions in the potential wilderness 
area that are incompatible with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et 
seq.) have been removed.
(e) Administration as Wilderness.--On the date on which a potential 
wilderness area is designated as wilderness under subsection (d)--
(1) the land described in subsection (a)(1) shall be 
administered in accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 
1131 et seq.) and the laws generally applicable to units of the 
National Park System; and
(2) the land described in subsection (a)(2) shall be 
incorporated in, and considered to be a part of, the Yuki 
Wilderness designated by section 3(3) of the Northern 
California Coastal Wild Heritage Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1132 
note; Public Law 109-362; 120 Stat. 2065).
(f) Report.--Not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment 
of this Act, and every 3 years thereafter until the date on which each 
potential wilderness area is designated as wilderness under subsection 
(d), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources 
of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural 
Resources of the Senate a report that describes--
(1) the status of ecological restoration within each 
potential wilderness area; and
(2) the progress toward the eventual designation of each 
potential wilderness area as wilderness under subsection (d).

SEC. 134. DESIGNATION OF WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS.

(a) Designation.--Section 3(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act 
(16 U.S.C. 1274(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following:
``(233) South fork trinity river, california.--The 
following segments of the South Fork Trinity River, to be 
administered by the Secretary of Agriculture:
``(A) The 18.3-mile segment from its multiple 
source springs in the Cedar Basin of the Yolla Bolly-
Middle Eel Wilderness in sec. 15, T. 27 N., R. 10 W., 
to 0.25 miles upstream of Wild Mad Road, as a wild 
river.
``(B) The 0.65-mile segment from 0.25 miles 
upstream of Wild Mad Road to the confluence with the 
unnamed tributary approximately 0.4 miles downstream of 
the Wild Mad Road in sec. 29, T. 28 N., R. 11 W., as a 
scenic river.
``(C) The 9.8-mile segment from 0.75 miles 
downstream of Wild Mad Road to Silver Creek, as a wild 
river.
``(D) The 5.4-mile segment from Silver Creek 
confluence to Farley Creek, as a scenic river.
``(E) The 3.6-mile segment from Farley Creek to 
Cave Creek, as a recreational river.
``(F) The 5.6-mile segment from Cave Creek to the 
confluence of the unnamed creek upstream of Hidden 
Valley Ranch in sec. 5, T. 15, R. 7 E., as a wild 
river.
``(G) The 2.5-mile segment from the unnamed creek 
confluence upstream of Hidden Valley Ranch to the 
confluence with the unnamed creek flowing west from 
Bear Wallow Mountain in sec. 29, T. 1 N., R. 7 E., as a 
scenic river.
``(H) The 3.8-mile segment from the unnamed creek 
confluence in sec. 29, T. 1 N., R. 7 E., to Plummer 
Creek, as a wild river.
``(I) The 1.8-mile segment from Plummer Creek to 
the confluence with the unnamed tributary north of 
McClellan Place in sec. 6, T. 1 N., R. 7 E., as a 
scenic river.
``(J) The 5.4-mile segment from the unnamed creek 
confluence in sec. 6, T. 1 N., R. 7 E., to Hitchcock 
Creek, as a wild river.
``(K) The 7-mile segment from Eltapom Creek to the 
Grouse Creek, as a scenic river.
``(L) The 5-mile segment from Grouse Creek to Coon 
Creek, as a wild river.
``(234) East fork south fork trinity river, california.--
The following segments, to be administered by the Secretary of 
Agriculture:
``(A) The 8.4-mile segment from its source in the 
Pettijohn Basin in the Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel 
Wilderness in sec. 10, T. 3 S., R. 10 W., to 0.25 miles 
upstream of Wild Mad Road, as a wild river.
``(B) The 3.4-mile segment from 0.25 miles upstream 
of Wild Mad Road to the South Fork Trinity River, as a 
recreational river.
``(235) Rattlesnake creek, california.--The 5.9-mile 
segment from the confluence with the unnamed tributary in the 
southeast corner of sec. 5, T. 1 S., R. 12 W., to the South 
Fork Trinity River, to be administered by the Secretary of 
Agriculture as a recreational river.
``(236) Butter creek, california.--The 7-mile segment from 
0.25 miles downstream of Road 3N08 crossing to the South Fork 
Trinity River, to be administered by the Secretary of 
Agriculture as a scenic river.
``(237) Hayfork creek, california.--The following segments, 
to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture:
``(A) The 3.2-mile segment from Little Creek to 
Bear Creek, as a recreational river.
``(B) The 13.2-mile segment from Bear Creek to the 
northern boundary of sec. 19, T. 3 N., R. 7 E., as a 
scenic river.
``(238) Olsen creek, california.--The 2.8-mile segment from 
the confluence of its source tributaries in sec. 5, T. 3 N., R. 
7 E., to the northern boundary of sec. 24, T. 3 N., R. 6 E., to 
be administered by the Secretary of the Interior as a scenic 
river.
``(239) Rusch creek, california.--The 3.2-mile segment from 
0.25 miles downstream of the 32N11 Road crossing to Hayfork 
Creek, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture as a 
recreational river.
``(240) Eltapom creek, california.--The 3.4-mile segment 
from Buckhorn Creek to the South Fork Trinity River, to be 
administered by the Secretary of Agriculture as a wild river.
``(241) Grouse creek, california.--The following segments, 
to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture:
``(A) The 3.9-mile segment from Carson Creek to Cow 
Creek, as a scenic river.
``(B) The 7.4-mile segment from Cow Creek to the 
South Fork Trinity River, as a recreational river.
``(242) Madden creek, california.--The following segments, 
to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture:
``(A) The 6.8-mile segment from the confluence of 
Madden Creek and its unnamed tributary in sec. 18, T. 5 
N., R. 5 E., to Fourmile Creek, as a wild river.
``(B) The 1.6-mile segment from Fourmile Creek to 
the South Fork Trinity River, as a recreational river.
``(243) Canyon creek, california.--The following segments, 
to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture and the 
Secretary of the Interior:
``(A) The 6.6-mile segment from the outlet of lower 
Canyon Creek Lake to Bear Creek upstream of Ripstein, 
as a wild river.
``(B) The 11.2-mile segment from Bear Creek 
upstream of Ripstein to the southern boundary of sec. 
25, T. 34 N., R. 11 W., as a recreational river.
``(244) North fork trinity river, california.--The 
following segments, to be administered by the Secretary of 
Agriculture:
``(A) The 12-mile segment from the confluence of 
its source tributaries in sec. 24, T. 8 N., R. 12 W., 
to the Trinity Alps Wilderness boundary upstream of 
Hobo Gulch, as a wild river.
``(B) The 0.5-mile segment from where the river 
leaves the Trinity Alps Wilderness to where it fully 
reenters the Trinity Alps Wilderness downstream of Hobo 
Gulch, as a scenic river.
``(C) The 13.9-mile segment from where the river 
fully reenters the Trinity Alps Wilderness downstream 
of Hobo Gulch to the Trinity Alps Wilderness boundary 
upstream of the County Road 421 crossing, as a wild 
river.
``(D) The 1.3-mile segment from the Trinity Alps 
Wilderness boundary upstream of the County Road 421 
crossing to the Trinity River, as a recreational river.
``(245) East fork north fork trinity river, california.--
The following segments, to be administered by the Secretary of 
Agriculture:
``(A) The 9.5-mile segment from the source north of 
Mt. Hilton in sec. 19, T. 36 N., R. 10 W., to the end 
of Road 35N20 approximately 0.5 miles downstream of the 
confluence with the East Branch East Fork North Fork 
Trinity River, as a wild river.
``(B) The 3.25-mile segment from the end of Road 
35N20 to 0.25 miles upstream of Coleridge, as a scenic 
river.
``(C) The 4.6-mile segment from 0.25 miles upstream 
of Coleridge to the confluence of Fox Gulch, as a 
recreational river.
``(246) New river, california.--The following segments, to 
be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture:
``(A) The 12.7-mile segment of Virgin Creek from 
its source spring in sec. 22, T. 9 N., R. 7 E., to 
Slide Creek, as a wild river.
``(B) The 2.3-mile segment of the New River where 
it begins at the confluence of Virgin Creek and Slide 
Creek to Barron Creek, as a wild river.
``(247) Middle fork eel river, california.--The following 
segments, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture:
``(A) The 37.7-mile segment from its source in 
Frying Pan Meadow to Rose Creek, as a wild river.
``(B) The 1.5-mile segment from Rose Creek to the 
Black Butte River, as a recreational river.
``(C) The 10.5-mile segment of Balm of Gilead Creek 
from its source in Hopkins Hollow to the Middle Eel 
River, as a wild river.
``(D) The 13-mile segment of the North Fork Middle 
Fork Eel River from the source on Dead Puppy Ridge in 
sec. 11, T. 26 N., R. 11 W., to the confluence of the 
Middle Eel River, as a wild river.
``(248) North fork eel river, california.--The 14.3-mile 
segment from the confluence with Gilman Creek to the Six Rivers 
National Forest boundary, to be administered by the Secretary 
of Agriculture as a wild river.
``(249) Red mountain creek, california.--The following 
segments, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture:
``(A) The 5.25-mile segment from its source west of 
Mike's Rock in sec. 23, T. 26 N., R. 12 E., to the 
confluence with Littlefield Creek, as a wild river.
``(B) The 1.6-mile segment from the confluence with 
Littlefield Creek to the confluence with the unnamed 
tributary in sec. 32, T. 26 N., R. 8 E., as a scenic 
river.
``(C) The 1.25-mile segment from the confluence 
with the unnamed tributary in sec. 32, T. 4 S., R. 8 
E., to the confluence with the North Fork Eel River, as 
a wild river.
``(250) Redwood creek, california.--The following segments, 
to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior:
``(A) The 6.2-mile segment from the confluence with 
Lacks Creek to the confluence with Coyote Creek, as a 
scenic river, on publication by the Secretary of the 
Interior of a notice in the Federal Register that 
sufficient land or interests in land within the 
boundaries of the segment has been acquired in fee 
title or as a scenic easement to establish a manageable 
addition to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.
``(B) The 19.1-mile segment from the confluence 
with Coyote Creek in sec. 2, T. 8 N., R. 2 E., to the 
Redwood National Park boundary upstream of Orick in 
sec. 34, T. 11 N., R. 1 E., as a scenic river.
``(C) The 2.3-mile segment of Emerald Creek (also 
known as Harry Weir Creek) from its source in sec. 29, 
T. 10 N., R. 2 E., to the confluence with Redwood 
Creek, as a scenic river.
``(251) Lacks creek, california.--The following segments, 
to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior:
``(A) The 5.1-mile segment from the confluence with 
2 unnamed tributaries in sec. 14, T. 7 N., R. 3 E., to 
Kings Crossing in sec. 27, T. 8 N., R. 3 E., as a wild 
river.
``(B) The 2.7-mile segment from Kings Crossing to 
the confluence with Redwood Creek, as a scenic river, 
on publication by the Secretary of a notice in the 
Federal Register that sufficient inholdings within the 
segment have been acquired in fee title or as scenic 
easements to establish a manageable addition to the 
National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.
``(252) Lost man creek, california.--The following 
segments, to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior:
``(A) The 6.4-mile segment of Lost Man Creek from 
its source in sec. 5, T. 10 N., R. 2 E., to 0.25 miles 
upstream of the Prairie Creek confluence, as a 
recreational river.
``(B) The 2.3-mile segment of Larry Damm Creek from 
its source in sec. 8, T. 11 N., R. 2 E., to the 
confluence with Lost Man Creek, as a recreational 
river.
``(253) Little lost man creek, california.--The 3.6-mile 
segment of Little Lost Man Creek from its source in sec. 6, T. 
10 N., R. 2 E., to 0.25 miles upstream of the Lost Man Creek 
road crossing, to be administered by the Secretary of the 
Interior as a wild river.
``(254) South fork elk river, california.--The following 
segments, to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior 
(including through a cooperative management agreement with the 
State of California, where appropriate):
``(A) The 3.6-mile segment of the Little South Fork 
Elk River from the source in sec. 21, T. 3 N., R. 1 E., 
to the confluence with the South Fork Elk River, as a 
wild river.
``(B) The 2.2-mile segment of the unnamed tributary 
of the Little South Fork Elk River from its source in 
sec. 15, T. 3 N., R. 1 E., to the confluence with the 
Little South Fork Elk River, as a wild river.
``(C) The 3.6-mile segment of the South Fork Elk 
River from the confluence of the Little South Fork Elk 
River to the confluence with Tom Gulch, as a 
recreational river.
``(255) Salmon creek, california.--The 4.6-mile segment 
from its source in sec. 27, T. 3 N., R. 1 E., to the Headwaters 
Forest Reserve boundary in sec. 18, T. 3 N., R. 1 E., to be 
administered by the Secretary of the Interior as a wild river.
``(256) South fork eel river, california.--The following 
segments:
``(A) The 6.2-mile segment from the confluence with 
Jack of Hearts Creek to the southern boundary of the 
South Fork Eel Wilderness in sec. 8, T. 22 N., R. 16 
W., to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior 
through a cooperative management agreement with the 
State of California as a recreational river.
``(B) The 6.1-mile segment from the southern 
boundary of the South Fork Eel Wilderness to the 
northern boundary of the South Fork Eel Wilderness in 
sec. 29, T. 23 N., R. 16 W., to be administered by the 
Secretary of the Interior as a wild river.
``(257) Elder creek, california.--The following segments, 
to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior through a 
cooperative management agreement with the State of California:
``(A) The 3.6-mile segment from its source north of 
Signal Peak in sec. 6, T. 21 N., R. 15 W., to the 
confluence with the unnamed tributary near the center 
of sec. 28, T. 22 N., R. 16 W., as a wild river.
``(B) The 1.3-mile segment from the confluence with 
the unnamed tributary near the center of sec. 28, T. 22 
N., R. 15 W., to the confluence with the South Fork Eel 
River, as a recreational river.
``(C) The 2.1-mile segment of Paralyze Canyon from 
its source south of Signal Peak in sec. 7, T. 21 N., R. 
15 W., to the confluence with Elder Creek, as a wild 
river.
``(258) Cedar creek, california.--The following segments, 
to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior:
``(A) The 7.7-mile segment from its source in sec. 
22, T. 24 N., R. 16 W., to the southern boundary of the 
Red Mountain unit of the South Fork Eel Wilderness, as 
a wild river.
``(B) The 1.9-mile segment of North Fork Cedar 
Creek from its source in sec. 28, T. 24 N., R. 16 E., 
to the confluence with Cedar Creek, as a wild river.
``(259) East branch south fork eel river, california.--The 
following segments, to be administered by the Secretary of the 
Interior on publication by the Secretary of a notice in the 
Federal Register that sufficient inholdings within the 
boundaries of the segments have been acquired in fee title or 
as scenic easements to establish a manageable addition to the 
National Wild and Scenic Rivers System:
``(A) The 2.3-mile segment of Cruso Cabin Creek 
from the confluence of 2 unnamed tributaries in sec. 
18, T. 24 N., R. 15 W., to the confluence with Elkhorn 
Creek, as a scenic river.
``(B) The 1.8-mile segment of Elkhorn Creek from 
the confluence of 2 unnamed tributaries in sec. 22, T. 
24 N., R. 16 W., to the confluence with Cruso Cabin 
Creek, as a scenic river.
``(C) The 14.2-mile segment of the East Branch 
South Fork Eel River from the confluence of Cruso Cabin 
and Elkhorn Creeks to the confluence with Rays Creek, 
as a scenic river.
``(D) The 1.7-mile segment of the unnamed tributary 
from its source on the north flank of the north ridge 
of Red Mountain in sec. 2, T. 24 N., R. 17 W., to the 
confluence with the East Branch South Fork Eel River, 
as a scenic river.
``(E) The 1.3-mile segment of the unnamed tributary 
from its source on the north flank of the north ridge 
of Red Mountain in sec. 1, T. 24 N., R. 17 W., to the 
confluence with the East Branch South Fork Eel River, 
as a scenic river.
``(F) The 1.8-mile segment of Tom Long Creek from 
the confluence with the unnamed tributary in sec. 12, 
T. 5 S., R. 4 E., to the confluence with the East 
Branch South Fork Eel River, as a scenic river.
``(260) Mattole river estuary, california.--The 1.5-mile 
segment from the confluence of Stansberry Creek to the Pacific 
Ocean, to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior as a 
recreational river.
``(261) Honeydew creek, california.--The following 
segments, to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior:
``(A) The 5.1-mile segment of Honeydew Creek from 
its source in the southwest corner of sec. 25, T. 3 S., 
R. 1 W., to the eastern boundary of the King Range 
National Conservation Area in sec. 18, T. 3 S., R. 1 E, 
as a wild river.
``(B) The 2.8-mile segment of West Fork Honeydew 
Creek from its source west of North Slide Peak to the 
confluence with Honeydew Creek, as a wild river.
``(C) The 2.7-mile segment of Upper East Fork 
Honeydew Creek from its source in sec. 23, T. 3 S., R. 
1 W., to the confluence with Honeydew Creek, as a wild 
river.
``(262) Bear creek, california.--The following segments, to 
be administered by the Secretary of the Interior:
``(A) The 1.9-mile segment of North Fork Bear Creek 
from the confluence with the unnamed tributary 
immediately downstream of the Horse Mountain Road 
crossing to the confluence with the South Fork, as a 
scenic river.
``(B) The 6.1-mile segment of South Fork Bear Creek 
from the confluence in sec. 2, T. 5 S., R. 1 W., with 
the unnamed tributary flowing from the southwest flank 
of Queen Peak to the confluence with the North Fork, as 
a scenic river.
``(C) The 3-mile segment of Bear Creek from the 
confluence of the North and South Forks to the southern 
boundary of sec. 11, T. 4 S., R. 1 E., as a wild river.
``(263) Gitchell creek, california.--The 3-mile segment of 
Gitchell Creek from its source near Saddle Mountain to the 
Pacific Ocean, to be administered by the Secretary of the 
Interior as a wild river.
``(264) Big flat creek, california.--The following 
segments, to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior:
``(A) The 4-mile segment of Big Flat Creek from its 
source near King Peak in sec. 36, T. 3 S., R. 1 W., to 
the Pacific Ocean, as a wild river.
``(B) The 0.8-mile segment of the unnamed tributary 
from its source in sec. 35, T. 3 S., R. 1 W., to the 
confluence with Big Flat Creek, as a wild river.
``(C) The 2.7-mile segment of North Fork Big Flat 
Creek from the source in sec. 34, T. 3 S., R. 1 W., to 
the confluence with Big Flat Creek, as a wild river.
``(265) Big creek, california.--The following segments, to 
be administered by the Secretary of the Interior:
``(A) The 2.7-mile segment of Big Creek from its 
source in sec. 26, T. 3 S., R. 1 W., to the Pacific 
Ocean, as a wild river.
``(B) The 1.9-mile unnamed southern tributary from 
its source in sec. 25, T. 3 S., R. 1 W., to the 
confluence with Big Creek, as a wild river.
``(266) Elk creek, california.--The 11.4-mile segment from 
its confluence with Lookout Creek to its confluence with Deep 
Hole Creek, to be jointly administered by the Secretary of 
Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior as a wild river.
``(267) Eden creek, california.--The 2.7-mile segment from 
the private property boundary in the northwest quarter of sec. 
27, T. 21 N., R. 12 W., to the eastern boundary of sec. 23, T. 
21 N., R. 12 W., to be administered by the Secretary of the 
Interior as a wild river.
``(268) Deep hole creek.--The 4.3-mile segment from the 
private property boundary in the southwest quarter of sec. 13, 
T. 20 N., R. 12 W., to the confluence with Elk Creek, to be 
administered by the Secretary of the Interior as a wild river.
``(269) Indian creek, california.--The 3.3-mile segment 
from 300 feet downstream of the jeep trail in sec. 13, T. 20 
N., R. 13 W., to the confluence with the Eel River, to be 
administered by the Secretary of the Interior as a wild river.
``(270) Fish creek, california.--The 4.2-mile segment from 
the source at Buckhorn Spring to the confluence with the Eel 
River, to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior as a 
wild river.''.

SEC. 135. SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREAS.

(a) Establishment of Special Management Areas.--
(1) Horse mountain special management area.--
(A) Establishment.--Subject to valid existing 
rights, there is established the Horse Mountain Special 
Management Area, comprising approximately 7,482 acres 
of Federal land in the Six Rivers National Forest, as 
generally depicted on the map titled ``Horse Mountain 
Special Management Area'' and dated May 15, 2020.
(B) Purpose.--The purpose of the Horse Mountain 
Special Management Area is to enhance the recreational 
and scenic values of the special management area while 
conserving the plants, wildlife, and other natural 
resource values of the area.
(2) Sanhedrin special management area.--
(A) Establishment.--Subject to valid existing 
rights, there is established the Sanhedrin Special 
Management Area, comprising approximately 12,254 acres 
of Federal land in the Mendocino National Forest, as 
generally depicted on the map titled ``Sanhedrin 
Special Management Area'' and dated November 14, 2023.
(B) Purposes.--The purposes of the Sanhedrin 
Special Management Area are--
(i) to conserve, protect, and enhance for 
the benefit and enjoyment of present and future 
generations the ecological, scenic, wildlife, 
recreational, roadless, cultural, historical, 
natural, educational, and scientific resources 
of the area;
(ii) to protect and restore late-
successional forest structure, oak woodlands 
and grasslands, aquatic habitat, and anadromous 
fisheries within the area;
(iii) to protect and restore the 
undeveloped character of the area; and
(iv) to allow visitors to enjoy the scenic, 
natural, cultural, and wildlife values of the 
area.
(b) Management Plan.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 5 years after the date of 
the enactment of this Act and in accordance with paragraph (2), 
the Secretary of Agriculture (in this section referred to as 
the ``Secretary'') shall develop a comprehensive plan for the 
long-term management of the special management areas 
established by subsection (a) (in this section referred to as a 
``special management area'').
(2) Consultation.--In developing the management plan 
required under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consult 
with--
(A) appropriate State, Tribal, and local 
governmental entities; and
(B) members of the public.
(3) Additional requirement.--The management plan required 
under paragraph (1) shall ensure that recreational use within a 
special management area does not cause significant adverse 
impacts on the plants and wildlife of the special management 
area.
(c) Management.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary shall manage a special 
management area--
(A) in furtherance of the purpose for the 
applicable special management area described in 
subsection (a); and
(B) in accordance with--
(i) the laws (including regulations) 
generally applicable to the National Forest 
System;
(ii) this section; and
(iii) any other applicable law (including 
regulations).
(2) Uses.--The Secretary shall only allow uses of a special 
management area that the Secretary determines would further the 
purposes of the applicable special management area described in 
subsection (a).
(3) Recreation.--The Secretary shall continue to authorize, 
maintain, and enhance the recreational use of the special 
management areas, including hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, 
hang gliding, sightseeing, nature study, horseback riding, 
rafting, mountain bicycling, motorized recreation on authorized 
routes, and other recreational activities, if the recreational 
use is consistent with--
(A) the purpose of the applicable special 
management area;
(B) this section;
(C) other applicable law (including regulations); 
and
(D) any applicable management plans.
(4) Motorized vehicles.--
(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph 
(C), the use of motorized vehicles in a special 
management area shall be permitted only on existing 
roads, trails, and areas designated for use by such 
vehicles as of the date of enactment of this Act.
(B) New or temporary roads.--Except as provided in 
subparagraph (C), no new or temporary roads shall be 
constructed within a special management area.
(C) Exceptions.--Notwithstanding subparagraph (A) 
or (B), the Secretary may--
(i) reroute or close an existing road or 
trail to protect natural resources from 
degradation, or to protect public safety, as 
determined to be appropriate by the Secretary;
(ii) designate routes of travel on land 
acquired by the Secretary and incorporated into 
a special management area if the designations 
are--
(I) consistent with the purposes of 
the applicable special management area 
described in subsection (a); and
(II) completed, to the maximum 
extent practicable, not later than 3 
years after the date of such 
acquisition;
(iii) construct a temporary road on which 
motorized vehicles are permitted as part of a 
vegetation management project carried out in 
accordance with subparagraph (D); or
(iv) authorize the use of motorized 
vehicles--
(I) for administrative purposes; or
(II) to respond to an emergency.
(D) Decommissioning of temporary roads.--
(i) Definition of decommission.--In this 
subparagraph, the term ``decommission'' means, 
with respect to a road--
(I) to reestablish vegetation on 
the road; and
(II) to restore any natural 
drainage, watershed function, or other 
ecological processes that are disrupted 
or adversely impacted by the road by 
removing or hydrologically 
disconnecting the road prism.
(ii) Requirement.--Not later than 3 years 
after the date on which the applicable 
vegetation management project is completed, the 
Secretary shall decommission any temporary road 
constructed under subparagraph (C)(iii).
(d) Timber Harvest.--
(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), no 
harvesting of timber shall be allowed within a special 
management area.
(2) Exceptions.--The Secretary may authorize harvesting of 
timber in a special management area--
(A) if the Secretary determines that the harvesting 
is necessary to further the purposes of the special 
management area;
(B) in a manner consistent with the purposes for 
the applicable special management area; and
(C) subject to--
(i) such reasonable regulations, policies, 
and practices as the Secretary determines to be 
appropriate; and
(ii) all applicable laws (including 
regulations).
(e) Grazing.--The grazing of livestock in a special management 
area, where established before the date of the enactment of this Act, 
shall be permitted to continue--
(1) subject to--
(A) such reasonable regulations, policies, and 
practices as the Secretary considers necessary; and
(B) applicable law (including regulations); and
(2) in a manner consistent with the purposes of the 
applicable special management area described in subsection (a).
(f) Wildfire, Insect, and Disease.--Consistent with this section, 
the Secretary may carry out any activities within a special management 
area that the Secretary determines to be necessary to control fire, 
insects, or diseases, including the coordination of those activities 
with a State or local agency.
(g) Acquisition and Incorporation of Land and Interests in Land.--
(1) Acquisition authority.--In accordance with applicable 
laws (including regulations), the Secretary may acquire any 
land or interest in land within or adjacent to the boundaries 
of a special management area by purchase from a willing seller, 
donation, or exchange.
(2) Incorporation.--Any land or interest in land acquired 
by the Secretary under paragraph (1) shall be--
(A) incorporated into, and administered as part of, 
the applicable special management area; and
(B) withdrawn in accordance with subsection (i).
(h) Tribal Agreements and Partnerships.--To the maximum extent 
practicable and in accordance with applicable laws, on request of an 
affected federally recognized Indian Tribe, the Secretary of the 
Interior (acting through the Director of the Bureau of Land Management) 
and the Secretary of Agriculture (acting through the Chief of the 
Forest Service) shall enter into agreements, contracts, and other 
cooperative and collaborative partnerships with the federally 
recognized Indian Tribe regarding management of a special management 
area under relevant Federal authority, including--
(1) the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance 
Act (25 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.);
(2) the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 
U.S.C. 1701 et seq.);
(3) the Tribal Self-Governance Act of 1994 (25 U.S.C. 5361 
et seq.);
(4) the Tribal Forest Protection Act of 2004 (25 U.S.C. 
3115a et seq.);
(5) the good neighbor authority under section 8206 of the 
Agricultural Act of 2014 (16 U.S.C. 2113a);
(6) Executive Order 13175 (25 U.S.C. 5301 note; relating to 
consultation and coordination with Indian Tribal Governments);
(7) Secretarial Order 3342, issued by the Secretary of the 
Interior on October 21, 2016 (relating to identifying 
opportunities for cooperative and collaborative partnerships 
with federally recognized Indian Tribes in the management of 
Federal lands and resources); and
(8) Joint Secretarial Order 3403, issued by the Secretary 
of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture on November 
15, 2021 (relating to fulfilling the trust responsibility to 
Indian Tribes in the stewardship of Federal lands and waters).
(i) Withdrawal.--Subject to valid existing rights, all Federal land 
located in a special management area is withdrawn from--
(1) all forms of entry, appropriation, and disposal under 
the public land laws;
(2) location, entry, and patenting under the mining laws; 
and
(3) operation of the mineral leasing, mineral materials, 
and geothermal leasing laws.

TITLE IV--MISCELLANEOUS

SEC. 141. MAPS AND LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS.

(a) In General.--As soon as practicable after the date of enactment 
of this Act, the Secretary shall prepare maps and legal descriptions 
of--
(1) the South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area 
established by section 111(b);
(2) the wilderness areas and wilderness additions 
designated by section 131(a);
(3) the potential wilderness areas designated by section 
133(a); and
(4) the Horse Mountain Special Management Area and 
Sanhedrin Special Management Area established by section 
135(a).
(b) Force of Law.--The maps and legal descriptions prepared under 
subsection (a) shall have the same force and effect as if included in 
this Act, except that the Secretary may correct any clerical and 
typographical errors in the maps and legal descriptions.
(c) Public Availability.--The maps and legal descriptions prepared 
under subsection (a) shall be on file and available for public 
inspection in the appropriate offices of the Forest Service, the Bureau 
of Land Management, or the National Park Service, as applicable.

SEC. 142. UPDATES TO LAND AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLANS.

As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, in 
accordance with applicable law (including regulations), the Secretary 
shall incorporate the designations and studies required by this Act 
into updated management plans for units covered by this Act.

SEC. 143. PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY UTILITY FACILITIES AND 
RIGHTS-OF-WAY.

(a) Effect of Act.--Nothing in this Act--
(1) affects any validly issued right-of-way for the 
customary operation, maintenance, upgrade, repair, relocation 
within an existing right-of-way, replacement, or other 
authorized activity (including the use of any mechanized 
vehicle, helicopter, and other aerial device) in a right-of-way 
acquired by or issued, granted, or permitted to Pacific Gas and 
Electric Company (including any predecessor or successor in 
interest or assign) that is located on land included in--
(A) the South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration 
Area established by section 111(b);
(B) the Bigfoot National Recreation Trail 
established under section 121(b)(1); or
(C) the Horse Mountain Special Management Area or 
Sanhedrin Special Management Area established by 
section 135(a); or
(2) prohibits the upgrading or replacement of any--
(A) utility facilities of the Pacific Gas and 
Electric Company, including those utility facilities in 
existence on the date of enactment of this Act within--
(i) the South Fork Trinity-Mad River 
Restoration Area known as--
(I) ``Gas Transmission Line 177A or 
rights-of-way'';
(II) ``Gas Transmission Line DFM 
1312-02 or rights-of-way'';
(III) ``Electric Transmission Line 
Bridgeville-Cottonwood 115 kV or 
rights-of-way'';
(IV) ``Electric Transmission Line 
Humboldt-Trinity 60 kV or rights-of-
way'';
(V) ``Electric Transmission Line 
Humboldt-Trinity 115 kV or rights-of-
way'';
(VI) ``Electric Transmission Line 
Maple Creek-Hoopa 60 kV or rights-of-
way'';
(VII) ``Electric Distribution Line-
Willow Creek 1101 12 kV or rights-of-
way'';
(VIII) ``Electric Distribution 
Line-Willow Creek 1103 12 kV or rights-
of-way'';
(IX) ``Electric Distribution Line-
Low Gap 1101 12 kV or rights-of-way'';
(X) ``Electric Distribution Line-
Fort Seward 1121 12 kV or rights-of-
way'';
(XI) ``Forest Glen Border District 
Regulator Station or rights-of-way'';
(XII) ``Durret District Gas 
Regulator Station or rights-of-way'';
(XIII) ``Gas Distribution Line 
4269C or rights-of-way'';
(XIV) ``Gas Distribution Line 43991 
or rights-of-way'';
(XV) ``Gas Distribution Line 4993D 
or rights-of-way'';
(XVI) ``Sportsmans Club District 
Gas Regulator Station or rights-of-
way'';
(XVII) ``Highway 36 and Zenia 
District Gas Regulator Station or 
rights-of-way'';
(XVIII) ``Dinsmore Lodge 2nd Stage 
Gas Regulator Station or rights-of-
way'';
(XIX) ``Electric Distribution Line-
Wildwood 1101 12kV or rights-of-way'';
(XX) ``Low Gap Substation'';
(XXI) ``Hyampom Switching 
Station''; or
(XXII) ``Wildwood Substation'';
(ii) the Bigfoot National Recreation Trail 
known as--
(I) ``Gas Transmission Line 177A or 
rights-of-way'';
(II) ``Electric Transmission Line 
Humboldt-Trinity 115 kV or rights-of-
way'';
(III) ``Electric Transmission Line 
Bridgeville-Cottonwood 115 kV or 
rights-of-way''; or
(IV) ``Electric Transmission Line 
Humboldt-Trinity 60 kV or rights-of- 
way'';
(iii) the Sanhedrin Special Management Area 
known as ``Electric Distribution Line-Willits 
1103 12 kV or rights-of-way''; or
(iv) the Horse Mountain Special Management 
Area known as ``Electric Distribution Line 
Willow Creek 1101 12 kV or rights-of-way''; or
(B) utility facilities of the Pacific Gas and 
Electric Company in rights-of-way issued, granted, or 
permitted by the Secretary adjacent to a utility 
facility referred to in subparagraph (A).
(b) Plans for Access.--Not later than the later of the date that is 
1 year after the date of enactment of this Act or the date of issuance 
of a new utility facility right-of-way within the South Fork Trinity-
Mad River Restoration Area, Bigfoot National Recreation Trail, 
Sanhedrin Special Management Area, or Horse Mountain Special Management 
Area, the Secretary, in consultation with the Pacific Gas and Electric 
Company, shall publish plans for regular and emergency access by the 
Pacific Gas and Electric Company to the inholdings and rights-of-way of 
the Pacific Gas and Electric Company.

SEC. 144. RELEASE OF WILDERNESS STUDY AREA.

(a) Finding.--Congress finds that, for purposes of section 603 of 
the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1782), 
any portion of the Eden Valley Wilderness Study Area that is not 
designated as a wilderness area or wilderness addition by section 
301(a) has been adequately studied for wilderness designation.
(b) Release.--Any portion of a wilderness study area described in 
subsection (a) that is not designated as a wilderness area or 
wilderness addition by section 301(a) is no longer subject to section 
603(c) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 
1782(c)).

SEC. 145. USE BY MEMBERS OF INDIAN TRIBES.

(a) Access.--The Secretary shall ensure that Indian Tribes have 
access, in accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), 
to the South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area, wilderness areas, 
special management areas, and potential wilderness areas designated by 
this Act for traditional cultural and religious purposes.
(b) Temporary Closures.--
(1) In general.--In carrying out this section, the 
Secretary, on request of an Indian Tribe, may temporarily close 
to the general public 1 or more specific portions of a 
wilderness area or potential wilderness area designated by this 
Act to protect the privacy of the members of the Indian Tribe 
in the conduct of traditional cultural and religious 
activities.
(2) Requirement.--Any closure under paragraph (1) shall 
be--
(A) made in such a manner as to affect the smallest 
practicable area for the minimum period of time 
necessary for the activity to be carried out; and
(B) be consistent with--
(i) Public Law 95-341 (commonly known as 
the ``American Indian Religious Freedom Act'') 
(42 U.S.C. 1996 et seq.); and
(ii) the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et 
seq.).
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