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in a manner that conserves, protects, and enhances the resources and values of the Monument, including the resources and values described in section 103(a); and

in accordance with—

shall—

may—

designated as a wilderness study area and managed in accordance with section 603(c) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1782(c)); or

managed as an area of critical environment concern.

to the extent the events do not harm paleontological resources; and

subject to any terms and conditions that the Secretary determines to be necessary.

in a manner that conserves, protects, and enhances the resources and values of the Conservation Area, including the resources and values described in section 112(a); and

in accordance with—

the conservation and protection of the natural and unique features and environs for scientific, educational, and other appropriate public uses of the Conservation Area;

public access, as appropriate, while providing for the protection of the cave resources and for public safety;

the continuation of other existing uses or other new uses of the Conservation Area that do not impair the purposes for which the Conservation Area is established;

management of the surface area of the Conservation Area in accordance with the Fort Stanton Area of Critical Environmental Concern Final Activity Plan dated March, 2001, or any amendments to the plan, consistent with this subtitle; and

scientific investigation and research opportunities within the Conservation Area, including through partnerships with colleges, universities, schools, scientific institutions, researchers, and scientists to conduct research and provide educational and interpretive services within the Conservation Area.

describe the appropriate uses and management of the Conservation Area;

incorporate, as appropriate, decisions contained in any other management or activity plan for the land within or adjacent to the Conservation Area;

take into consideration any information developed in studies of the land and resources within or adjacent to the Conservation Area; and

provide for a cooperative agreement with Lincoln County, New Mexico, to address the historical involvement of the local community in the interpretation and protection of the resources of the Conservation Area.

the conduct of scientific research; and

the interpretation of the historical, cultural, scientific, archaeological, natural, and educational resources of the Conservation Area.

for resource, safety, or other management considerations; or

when there is a violation of term or condition of a permit issued pursuant to this section.

The scientific or fair market value, whichever is greater, of the paleontological resource involved, as determined by the Secretary.

The cost of response, restoration, and repair of the resource and the paleontological site involved.

Any other factors considered relevant by the Secretary assessing the penalty.

after the order making assessment has become final and the person has not filed a petition for judicial review of the order in accordance with paragraph (1); or

after a court in an action brought in paragraph (1) has entered a final judgment upholding the assessment of the penalty, the Secretary may request the Attorney General to institute a civil action in a district court of the United States for any district in which the person if found, resides, or transacts business, to collect the penalty (plus interest at currently prevailing rates from the date of the final order or the date of the final judgment, as the case may be). The district court shall have jurisdiction to hear and decide any such action. In such action, the validity, amount, and appropriateness of such penalty shall not be subject to review. Any person who fails to pay on a timely basis the amount of an assessment of a civil penalty as described in the first sentence of this paragraph shall be required to pay, in addition to such amount and interest, attorneys fees and costs for collection proceedings.

in subsection (a)(2), by striking Conservation Area and inserting conservation area; and

in subsection (d), by striking Visitors Center and inserting visitors center.

a national monument;

a national conservation area;

a wilderness study area;

a national scenic trail or national historic trail designated as a component of the National Trails System;

a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System; or

a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System.

the Steens Mountain Cooperative Management and Protection Area;

the Headwaters Forest Reserve;

the Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area; and

any additional area designated by Congress for inclusion in the system.

to protect the archeological sites located on property adjacent to the Park boundary;

to extend and expand the knowledge and understanding of the ancient Puebloan culture, a major influence in the development of the southwestern United States;

to protect from potential development the scenic and biological value of the pinyon-juniper covered hills that—

to protect the largest recorded colony of the globally imperiled Gray’s Townsend Daisy, to ensure continuation of a major wildlife corridor, and to protect important habitat for wildlife; and

In General

The boundary of the Minidoka Internment National Monument, located in the State and established by Presidential Proclamation 7395 of January 17, 2001, is adjusted to include the Nidoto Nai Yoni (Let it not happen again) memorial (referred to in this subsection as the memorial), which—

Map

The map referred to in subparagraph (A)(ii) shall be kept on file and made available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service.

In General

The memorial shall be administered as part of the Minidoka Internment National Monument.

Agreements

To carry out this subsection, the Secretary may enter into agreements with—

Implementation

To implement an agreement entered into under subparagraph (B), the Secretary may—

Administration and visitor use site

The Secretary may operate and maintain a site in the State of Washington for administrative and visitor use purposes associated with the Minidoka Internment National Monument.

Historic site

The term Historic Site means the Minidoka National Historic Site established by paragraph (2)(A).

Minidoka Map

The term Minidoka Map means the map entitled Minidoka National Historic Site, Proposed Boundary Map, numbered 194/80,004, and dated December 2006.

National historic site

In order to protect, preserve, and interpret the resources associated with the former Minidoka Relocation Center where Japanese Americans were incarcerated during World War II, there is established the Minidoka National Historic Site.

Minidoka Internment National Monument

References

Any reference in a law (other than in this subsection), map, regulation, document, record, or other paper of the United States to the Minidoka Internment National Monument shall be considered to be a reference to the Minidoka National Historic Site.

Boundary

The boundary of the Historic Site shall include—

Availability of map

The Minidoka Map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service.

Transfer from Bureau of Reclamation

Administrative jurisdiction over the land identified on the Minidoka Map as BOR parcel 1 and BOR parcel 2, including any improvements on, and appurtenances to, the parcels, is transferred from the Bureau of Reclamation to the National Park Service for inclusion in the Historic Site.

Transfer from Bureau of Land Management

Administrative jurisdiction over the land identified on the Minidoka Map as Public Domain Lands is transferred from the Bureau of Land Management to the National Park Service for inclusion in the Historic Site, and the portions of any prior Secretarial orders withdrawing the land are revoked.

Acquisition authority

The Secretary may acquire any land or interest in land located within the boundary of the Historic Site, as depicted on the Minidoka Map, by—

In general

The Historic Site shall be administered in accordance with—

Interpretation and education

Bainbridge Island Japanese American Memorial

The Bainbridge Island Japanese American Memorial shall be administered in accordance with subsection (b)(2).

Continued agricultural use

In keeping with the historical use of the land following the decommission of the Minidoka Relocation Center, the Secretary may issue a special use permit or enter into a lease to allow agricultural uses within the Historic Site under appropriate terms and conditions, as determined by the Secretary.

In general

The Secretary may issue to Jerome County, Idaho, a document of disclaimer of interest in land for the parcel identified as Tract No. 2—

Process

The Secretary shall issue the document of disclaimer of interest in land under subparagraph (A) in accordance with section 315(b) of Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1745(b)).

Effect

The issuance by the Secretary of the document of disclaimer of interest in land under subparagraph (A) shall have the same effect as a quit-claim deed issued by the United States.

Agreement

The term Agreement means Agreement No. 5–07–10–L1688 between the United States and the District, entitled Agreement Between the United States and the American Falls Reservoir District No. 2 to Transfer Title to the Federally Owned Milner-Gooding Canal and Certain Property Rights, Title and Interest to the American Falls Reservoir District No. 2.

District

The term District means the American Falls Reservoir District No. 2, located in Jerome, Lincoln, and Gooding Counties, of the State.

In general

In accordance with all applicable law and the terms and conditions set forth in the Agreement, the Secretary may convey—

Compliance with agreement

All parties to the conveyance under subparagraph (A) shall comply with the terms and conditions of the Agreement, to the extent consistent with this subsection.

In general

On conveyance of the land and improvements under paragraph (2)(A)(i), the District shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws (including regulations) in the operation of each facility transferred.

Applicable authority

Nothing in this subsection modifies or otherwise affects the applicability of Federal reclamation law (the Act of June 17, 1902 (32 Stat. 388, chapter 1093), and Acts supplemental to and amendatory of that Act (43 U.S.C. 371 et seq.)) to project water provided to the District.

In general

The portions of the Secretarial Orders dated March 18, 1908, October 7, 1908, September 29, 1919, October 22, 1925, March 29, 1927, July 23, 1927, and May 7, 1963, withdrawing the approximately 6,900 acres described in Appendix E of the Agreement for the purpose of the Gooding Division of the Minidoka Project, are revoked.

Management of withdrawn land

The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Bureau of Land Management, shall manage the withdrawn land described in subparagraph (A) subject to valid existing rights.

In general

Subject to subparagraph (B), upon completion of a conveyance under paragraph (2), the United States shall not be liable for damages of any kind for any injury arising out of an act, omission, or occurrence relating to the land (including any improvements to the land) conveyed under the conveyance.

Exception

Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to liability for damages resulting from an injury caused by any act of negligence committed by the United States (or by any officer, employee, or agent of the United States) before the date of completion of the conveyance.

Federal tort claims act

Nothing in this paragraph increases the liability of the United States beyond that provided in chapter 171 of title 28, United States Code.

Responsibility of the district

After completion of the conveyance of land and improvements to the District under paragraph (2)(A)(i), and consistent with the Agreement, the District shall assume responsibility for all duties and costs associated with the operation, replacement, maintenance, enhancement, and betterment of the transferred land (including any improvements to the land).

Eligibility for federal funding

the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.);

the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.);

the National Historic Preservation Act (16 U.S.C. 470 et seq.); and

all other applicable laws (including regulations).

Fair market value requirement

As a condition of the conveyance under paragraph (2)(A)(i), the District shall pay the fair market value for the withdrawn land to be acquired by them, in accordance with the terms of the Agreement.

Grant for building replacement

As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, and in full satisfaction of the Federal obligation to the District for the replacement of the structure in existence on that date of enactment that is to be transferred to the National Park Service for inclusion in the Minidoka National Historic Site, the Secretary, acting through the Commissioner of Reclamation, shall provide to the District a grant in the amount of $52,996, in accordance with the terms of the Agreement.

the suitability and feasibility of designating all or part of the study area as an addition to Walnut Canyon National Monument, in accordance with section 8(c) of Public Law 91–383 (16 U.S.C. 1a–5(c));

continued management of the study area by the Forest Service; or

any other designation or management option that would provide for—

the results of the study; and

any recommendations of the Secretaries.

at the end of the last Ice Age, some 12,000 to 17,000 years ago, a series of cataclysmic floods occurred in what is now the northwest region of the United States, leaving a lasting mark of dramatic and distinguishing features on the landscape of parts of the States of Montana, Idaho, Washington and Oregon;

geological features that have exceptional value and quality to illustrate and interpret this extraordinary natural phenomenon are present on Federal, State, tribal, county, municipal, and private land in the region; and

in 2001, a joint study team headed by the National Park Service that included about 70 members from public and private entities completed a study endorsing the establishment of an Ice Age Floods National Geologic Trail—

In general

Not later than 3 years after funds are made available to carry out this section, the Secretary shall prepare a cooperative management and interpretation plan for the Trail.

Consultation

The Secretary shall prepare the plan in consultation with—

Contents

The plan shall—

In general

In order to facilitate the development of coordinated interpretation, education, resource stewardship, visitor facility development and operation, and scientific research associated with the Trail and to promote more efficient administration of the sites associated with the Trail, the Secretary may enter into cooperative management agreements with appropriate officials in the States of Montana, Idaho, Washington, and Oregon in accordance with the authority provided for units of the National Park System under section 3(l) of Public Law 91–383 (16 U.S.C. 1a–2(l)).

Authority

For purposes of this paragraph only, the Trail shall be considered a unit of the National Park System.

requires any private property owner to allow public access (including Federal, State, or local government access) to private property; or

modifies any provision of Federal, State, or local law with respect to public access to or use of private land.

by striking the fourth and fifth sentences; and

by adding at the end the following: No land or interest in land outside the exterior boundaries of any federally administered area may be acquired by the Federal Government for the trail except with the consent of the owner of the land or interest in land..

by striking the fourth and fifth sentences; and

by adding at the end the following: No land or interest in land outside the exterior boundaries of any federally administered area may be acquired by the Federal Government for the trail except with the consent of the owner of the land or interest in land. The authority of the Federal Government to acquire fee title under this paragraph shall be limited to an average of not more than 1/4 mile on either side of the trail..

to develop, in partnership with others, the management plan for a National Heritage Area; and

to act as a catalyst for the implementation of projects and programs among diverse partners in the National Heritage Area.

unique natural, historical, cultural, educational, scenic, or recreational resources of exceptional value or quality; and

a high degree of integrity of location, setting, or association in illustrating or interpreting the heritage of the United States.

National Heritage Areas established by Congress before or on the date of enactment of this Act; and

National Heritage Areas established by Congress after the date of enactment of this Act, as provided for in this section.

Relationship to national park units

The Secretary shall—

Applicability of laws

National Heritage Areas shall not be—

provide technical and financial assistance, on a reimbursable or non-reimbursable basis (as determined by the Secretary), for the development and implementation of management plans for designated National Heritage Areas;

enter into cooperative agreements with interested parties to carry out this section;

provide information, promote understanding, and encourage research on National Heritage Areas in partnership with local coordinating entities;

provide national oversight, analysis, coordination, and technical and financial assistance and support to ensure consistency and accountability under the system;

submit annually to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report describing the allocation and expenditure of funds for activities conducted with respect to National Heritage Areas under this section; and

conduct an evaluation of, and prepare a report on, National Heritage Areas in accordance with subsection (g).

An area—

Residents, business interests, nonprofit organizations, and governments (including relevant Federal land management agencies) within the proposed area are involved in the planning and have demonstrated significant support through letters and other means for National Heritage Area designation and management.

The local coordinating entity responsible for preparing and implementing the management plan is identified.

The proposed local coordinating entity and units of government supporting the designation are willing and have documented a significant commitment to work in partnership to protect, enhance, interpret, fund, manage, and develop resources within the National Heritage Area.

The proposed local coordinating entity has developed a conceptual financial plan that outlines the roles of all participants (including the Federal Government) in the management of the National Heritage Area.

The proposal is consistent with continued economic activity within the area.

A conceptual boundary map has been developed and is supported by the public and participating Federal agencies.

review, comment on, and determine if the study meets the criteria specified in paragraph (1) for designation as a National Heritage Area;

consult with the Governor of each State in which the proposed National Heritage Area is located; and

transmit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate, the study, including—

by Act of Congress; and

contingent on the prior completion of a study and an affirmative determination by the Secretary that the area meets the criteria established under subsection (d)(1).

describe comprehensive policies, goals, strategies, and recommendations for telling the story of the heritage of the area covered by the National Heritage Area and encouraging long-term resource protection, enhancement, interpretation, funding, management, and development of the National Heritage Area;

include a description of actions and commitments that governments, private organizations, and citizens will take to protect, enhance, interpret, fund, manage, and develop the natural, historical, cultural, educational, scenic, and recreational resources of the National Heritage Area;

specify existing and potential sources of funding or economic development strategies to protect, enhance, interpret, fund, manage, and develop the National Heritage Area;

include an inventory of the natural, historical, cultural, educational, scenic, and recreational resources of the National Heritage Area related to the national importance and themes of the National Heritage Area that should be protected, enhanced, interpreted, managed, funded, and developed;

recommend policies and strategies for resource management, including the development of intergovernmental and interagency agreements to protect, enhance, interpret, fund, manage, and develop the natural, historical, cultural, educational, scenic, and recreational resources of the National Heritage Area;

describe a program for implementation for the management plan, including—

include an analysis of, and recommendations for, means by which Federal, State, and local programs may best be coordinated (including the role of the National Park Service and other Federal agencies associated with the National Heritage Area) to further the purposes of this section; and

include a business plan that—

In general

Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are first made available to develop the management plan after designation as a National Heritage Area, the local coordinating entity shall submit the management plan to the Secretary for approval.

Termination of funding

If the management plan is not submitted to the Secretary in accordance with subparagraph (A), the local coordinating entity shall not qualify for any additional financial assistance under this section until such time as the management plan is submitted to and approved by the Secretary.

Review

Not later than 180 days after receiving the plan, the Secretary shall review and approve or disapprove the management plan for a National Heritage Area on the basis of the criteria established under subparagraph (C).

Consultation

The Secretary shall consult with the Governor of each State in which the National Heritage Area is located before approving a management plan for the National Heritage Area.

Criteria for approval

In determining whether to approve a management plan for a National Heritage Area, the Secretary shall consider whether—

Disapproval

Amendments

conduct an evaluation of the accomplishments of the National Heritage Area; and

prepare a report in accordance with paragraph (3).

assess the progress of the local coordinating entity with respect to—

analyze the Federal, State, local, and private investments in the National Heritage Area to determine the leverage and impact of the investments; and

review the management structure, partnership relationships, and funding of the National Heritage Area for purposes of identifying the critical components for sustainability of the National Heritage Area.

In general

Based on the evaluation conducted under paragraph (1)(A), the Secretary shall prepare a report that includes recommendations for the future role of the National Park Service, if any, with respect to the National Heritage Area.

Required analysis

If the report prepared under subparagraph (A) recommends that Federal funding for the National Heritage Area be reauthorized, the report shall include an analysis of—

Submission to congress

On completion of the report, the Secretary shall submit the report to—

prepare a management plan for the National Heritage Area, and submit the management plan to the Secretary, in accordance with subsection (f);

submit an annual report to the Secretary for each fiscal year for which the local coordinating entity receives Federal funds under this section, specifying—

make available for audit for each fiscal year for which the local coordinating entity receives Federal funds under this section, all information pertaining to the expenditure of the funds and any matching funds; and

encourage economic viability and sustainability that is consistent with the purposes of the National Heritage Area.

make grants to political jurisdictions, nonprofit organizations, and other parties within the National Heritage Area;

enter into cooperative agreements with or provide technical assistance to political jurisdictions, nonprofit organizations, Federal agencies, and other interested parties;

hire and compensate staff, including individuals with expertise in—

obtain funds or services from any source, including other Federal laws or programs;

contract for goods or services; and

support activities of partners and any other activities that further the purposes of the National Heritage Area and are consistent with the approved management plan.

modifies, alters, or amends any law or regulation authorizing a Federal agency to manage Federal land under the jurisdiction of the Federal agency;

limits the discretion of a Federal land manager to implement an approved land use plan within the boundaries of a National Heritage Area; or

modifies, alters, or amends any authorized use of Federal land under the jurisdiction of a Federal agency.

In general

The Secretary may establish a grant program under which the Secretary provides grants, on a competitive basis, to local coordinating entities for the conduct of individual projects at National Heritage Areas for which financial assistance has terminated under subsection (l).

Conditions

The provision of a grant under subparagraph (A) shall be subject to the condition that—

In general

There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out subsection (h) $25,000,000 for each fiscal year, of which not more than—

Termination date

Administration

Not more than 5 percent of the amount of funds made available under subparagraph (A) for a fiscal year may be used by the Secretary for technical assistance, oversight, and administrative purposes.

In general

As a condition of receiving a grant under this section, the recipient of the grant shall provide matching funds in an amount that is equal to the amount of the grant.

Administration

The recipient matching funds—

in paragraph (1), by striking The term corridor and inserting The term Canalway ;

by striking paragraph (2);

by redesignating paragraphs (3), (4), (5), (6), and (7) as paragraphs (2), (3), (4), (5), and (6), respectively;

in paragraph (2) (as redesignated by subparagraph (C)), by striking 808 and inserting 806; and

in paragraph (6) (as redesignated by subparagraph (C)), by striking 807(a) and inserting 805(a);

in the second sentence of subsection (b)(1), by striking 808 and inserting 806; and

in subsection (c), by striking The corridor and inserting The Canalway;

in subsection (a)(1)—

in subsection (a)(3)—

in subsection (e), by striking 807(d)(1) and inserting 805(d)(1); and

in subsection (f), by striking 807(d)(1) and inserting 805(d)(1);

in subsection (b), by striking Committee or; and

in subsection (c), in the matter before paragraph (1), by striking Committee and inserting management entity; and

by striking The Commission and inserting the following:

by adding at the end the following:

in the first sentence of subsection (c), by striking shall assist the Commission and inserting shall, on the request of the Corporation, assist;

in subsection (d)—

by adding at the end the following:

in subsection (a), by striking Commission each place it appears and inserting Corporation;

in subsection (c)(1), by striking 2007 and inserting 2012; and

by adding at the end the following:

by redesignating paragraphs (4), (5), and (6) as paragraphs (5), (6), and (7), respectively; and

by inserting after paragraph (3) the following:

In general

Not later than 3 years before the date on which authority for Federal funding terminates for each of the Ohio & Erie Canal National Heritage Corridor, the Rivers Of Steel National Heritage Area, the Essex National Heritage Area, and the South Carolina National Heritage Corridor, the Secretary of the Interior shall conduct an evaluation of, and prepare a report on, the accomplishments of the applicable national heritage area.

Components

An evaluation prepared under subparagraph (A) shall—

Recommendations

Submission to congress

On completion of a report under this subsection, the Secretary of the Interior shall submit the report to—

in section 103(b)—

in section 105—

in section 106—

a Federal, State, or local governmental entity; and

an organization, private industry, or individual involved in promoting the conservation and preservation of the historical, cultural, and recreational resources of the Heritage Area.

In general

The Heritage Area shall consist of the 175-mile region generally following the Route 15 corridor and surrounding areas, as generally depicted on the map entitled Journey Through Hallowed Ground National Heritage Area, numbered P90/80,000, and dated October 2006.

Map

The map referred to in subparagraph (A) shall be on file in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service.

are partners of the management entity; and

will oversee the development and implementation of the management plan.

Authority to accept funds

The management entity may accept funds from any Federal source and from States and their political subdivisions, private organizations, nonprofit organizations, or any other person to carry out its authorities and duties under this section.

Use of funds

The management entity may use funds made available under this section for purposes of preparing, updating, and implementing the management plan. Such purposes may include the following:

presents comprehensive strategies and recommendations for conservation, funding, management, and development of the Heritage Area;

takes into consideration existing State, county, and local plans and involves residents, public agencies, and private organizations working in the Heritage Area;

includes a description of actions that units of government and private organizations and individuals have decided to undertake in furtherance of the purposes of this section;

specifies the existing and potential sources of funding to protect, support, manage, and develop the Heritage Area;

includes an inventory of the natural, historical, cultural, architectural, scenic, and recreational resources in the Heritage Area that wish to be preserved, restored, supported, managed, developed, or maintained, because of the national historic significance of the resources;

includes an analysis of ways in which local, State, and Federal programs may coordinate to promote the purposes of this section; including recommendations from the Commonwealth of Virginia, the States of Maryland and West Virginia, and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (and political subdivisions thereof) for the management, protection, support, and interpretation of the natural, cultural, and historical resources of the Heritage Area;

identifies appropriate partners and partnerships among Federal, State, and local governments, regional entities, and the private sector in furtherance of the purposes of this section;

includes locations for visitor contact and major interpretive facilities;

includes provisions for appropriate living history demonstrations and battlefield reenactments;

includes provisions for implementing a continuing program of interpretation for resident, student, and visitor education concerning the resources and values of the Heritage Area;

includes provisions for a uniform historical marker and wayside exhibit program in the Heritage Area, including a provision for marking, with the consent of the owner, historic structures and properties that are contained within the historic core areas and contribute to the understanding of the Heritage Area;

includes provisions for the protection and interpretation of the natural, cultural, and historic resources of the Heritage Area consistent with this section; and

includes provisions for the development of educational outreach programs for students of all ages to further the understanding of the vast resources within the Heritage Area.

Deadline

The management entity shall submit the management plan to the Secretary not later than the end of the 3–year period beginning on the date on which funds are first made available for this section.

Prerequisites

Before submitting the management plan to the Secretary, the management entity shall ensure that—

give priority to implementing actions set forth in the management plan;

assist units of government, regional planning organizations, and nonprofit organizations in—

encourage by appropriate means economic viability in the Heritage Area consistent with the purposes of this section;

consider the interests of diverse governmental, business, nonprofit groups, and individuals within the Heritage Area; and

for any year in which Federal funds have been provided to implement the management plan—

The extent to which the management plan, when implemented, would adequately preserve, support and protect the significant historical, cultural and recreational resources of the Heritage Area.

The level of public participation in the development of the management plan.

The extent to which the board of trustees of the management entity is representative of the local governments affected and a wide range of interested organizations and citizens.

In general

The Secretary, on request of the management entity, may provide technical assistance to the management entity to carry out the duties of the management entity under this section, including updating and implementing the management plan and, prior to approval of the management plan, providing assistance for initiatives.

Limitation

Technical assistance provided under this paragraph shall be provided on a reimbursable basis, except that this paragraph does not preclude the Secretary from providing nonreimbursable assistance under paragraph (1).

the implementation of the management plan;

the provision of educational assistance and advice regarding management of the significant historic resources of the region;

the development and application of techniques promoting the preservation of cultural, recreational and historic properties;

the preservation, restoration, and reuse of publicly and privately owned historic buildings;

the design and fabrication of a wide range of interpretive materials based on the management plan, including, among other things, guide brochures, visitor displays, audio-visual, books, interpretive dialogues, interactive exhibits, and educational curriculum materials for public education; and

the implementation of initiatives prior to approval of the management plan.

shall be derived from non-Federal sources; and

may be made in the form of in-kind contributions of goods and services fairly valued.

conduct an evaluation of the accomplishments of the Heritage Area; and

prepare a report in accordance with paragraph (3).

assess the progress of the management entity with respect to—

analyze the Federal, State, local, and private investments in the Heritage Area to determine the leverage and impact of the investments; and

review the management structure, partnership relationships, and funding of the Heritage Area for purposes of identifying the critical components for sustainability of the Heritage Area.

In general

Based on the evaluation conducted under paragraph (1)(A), the Secretary shall prepare a report that includes recommendations for the future role of the National Park Service, if any, with respect to the Heritage Area.

Required analysis

If the report prepared under subparagraph (A) recommends that Federal funding for the Heritage Area be reauthorized, the report shall include an analysis of—

Submission to congress

On completion of the report, the Secretary shall submit the report to—

the counties of Alamosa, Conejos, and Costilla; and

the Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge, the Baca National Wildlife Refuge, the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, and other areas included in the map.

included in the management plan; and

on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service.

In general

The management entity for the Heritage Area shall be the Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area Board of Directors.

Membership requirements

Members of the Board shall include representatives from a broad cross-section of the individuals, agencies, organizations, and governments that were involved in the planning and development of the Heritage Area before the date of enactment of this Act.

make grants to the State or a political subdivision of the State, nonprofit organizations, and other persons;

enter into cooperative agreements with, or provide technical assistance to, the State or a political subdivision of the State, nonprofit organizations, and other interested parties;

hire and compensate staff, which shall include individuals with expertise in natural, cultural, and historical resources protection, and heritage programming;

obtain money or services from any source including any that are provided under any other Federal law or program;

contract for goods or services; and

undertake to be a catalyst for any other activity that furthers the Heritage Area and is consistent with the approved management plan.

in accordance with subsection (d), prepare and submit a management plan for the Heritage Area to the Secretary;

assist units of local government, regional planning organizations, and nonprofit organizations in carrying out the approved management plan by—

consider the interests of diverse units of government, businesses, organizations, and individuals in the Heritage Area in the preparation and implementation of the management plan;

conduct meetings open to the public at least semiannually regarding the development and implementation of the management plan;

for any year that Federal funds have been received under this section—

encourage by appropriate means economic viability that is consistent with the Heritage Area.

incorporate an integrated and cooperative approach for the protection, enhancement, and interpretation of the natural, cultural, historic, scenic, and recreational resources of the Heritage Area;

take into consideration State and local plans;

include—

recommend policies and strategies for resource management that consider and detail the application of appropriate land and water management techniques, including the development of intergovernmental and interagency cooperative agreements to protect the natural, historical, cultural, educational, scenic, and recreational resources of the Heritage Area.

In general

Not later than 180 days after the date of receipt of the management plan under paragraph (1), the Secretary, in consultation with the State, shall approve or disapprove the management plan.

Criteria for approval

In determining whether to approve the management plan, the Secretary shall consider whether—

Action following disapproval

If the Secretary disapproves the management plan under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall—

Amendments

modifies, alters, or amends any law or regulation authorizing a Federal agency to manage Federal land under the jurisdiction of the Federal agency;

limits the discretion of a Federal land manager to implement an approved land use plan within the boundaries of the Heritage Area; or

modifies, alters, or amends any authorized use of Federal land under the jurisdiction of a Federal agency.

conduct an evaluation of the accomplishments of the Heritage Area; and

prepare a report in accordance with paragraph (3).

assess the progress of the management entity with respect to—

analyze the Federal, State, local, and private investments in the Heritage Area to determine the leverage and impact of the investments; and

review the management structure, partnership relationships, and funding of the Heritage Area for purposes of identifying the critical components for sustainability of the Heritage Area.

In general

Based on the evaluation conducted under paragraph (1)(A), the Secretary shall prepare a report that includes recommendations for the future role of the National Park Service, if any, with respect to the Heritage Area.

Required analysis

If the report prepared under subparagraph (A) recommends that Federal funding for the Heritage Area be reauthorized, the report shall include an analysis of—

Submission to congress

On completion of the report, the Secretary shall submit the report to—

included in the management plan; and

on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service.

In general

The management entity for the Heritage Area shall be the Park County Tourism & Community Development Office, in conjunction with the South Park National Heritage Area Board of Directors.

Membership requirements

Members of the Board shall include representatives from a broad cross-section of individuals, agencies, organizations, and governments that were involved in the planning and development of the Heritage Area before the date of enactment of this Act.

make grants to the State or a political subdivision of the State, nonprofit organizations, and other persons;

enter into cooperative agreements with, or provide technical assistance to, the State or a political subdivision of the State, nonprofit organizations, and other interested parties;

hire and compensate staff, which shall include individuals with expertise in natural, cultural, and historical resources protection, fundraising, heritage facility planning and development, and heritage tourism programming;

obtain funds or services from any source, including funds or services that are provided under any other Federal law or program;

enter into contracts for goods or services; and

facilitate the conduct of other projects and activities that further the Heritage Area and are consistent with the approved management plan.

in accordance with subsection (d), prepare and submit a management plan for the Heritage Area to the Secretary;

assist units of local government, local property owners and businesses, and nonprofit organizations in carrying out the approved management plan by—

consider the interests of diverse units of government, businesses, organizations, and individuals in the Heritage Area in the preparation and implementation of the management plan;

conduct meetings open to the public at least semiannually regarding the development and implementation of the management plan;

for any year for which Federal funds have been received under this section—

encourage by appropriate means economic viability that is consistent with the Heritage Area.

incorporate an integrated and cooperative approach for the protection, enhancement, interpretation, development, and promotion of the historical, cultural, scenic, recreational, agricultural, and natural resources of the Heritage Area;

take into consideration State and local plans;

include—

recommend policies and strategies for resource management that consider and detail the application of appropriate land and water management techniques, including the development of intergovernmental and interagency cooperative agreements to protect the historical, cultural, scenic, recreational, agricultural, and natural resources of the Heritage Area.

In general

Not later than 180 days after the date of receipt of the management plan under paragraph (1), the Secretary, in consultation with the State, shall approve or disapprove the management plan.

Criteria for approval

In determining whether to approve the management plan, the Secretary shall consider whether—

Action following disapproval

If the Secretary disapproves the management plan under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall—

Amendments

modifies, alters, or amends any law or regulation authorizing a Federal agency to manage Federal land under the jurisdiction of the Federal agency;

limits the discretion of a Federal land manager to implement an approved land use plan within the boundaries of the Heritage Area; or

modifies, alters, or amends any authorized use of Federal land under the jurisdiction of a Federal agency.

conduct an evaluation of the accomplishments of the Heritage Area; and

prepare a report in accordance with paragraph (3).

assess the progress of the management entity with respect to—

analyze the Federal, State, local, and private investments in the Heritage Area to determine the leverage and impact of the investments; and

review the management structure, partnership relationships, and funding of the Heritage Area for purposes of identifying the critical components for sustainability of the Heritage Area.

In general

Based on the evaluation conducted under paragraph (1)(A), the Secretary shall prepare a report that includes recommendations for the future role of the National Park Service, if any, with respect to the Heritage Area.

Required analysis

If the report prepared under subparagraph (A) recommends that Federal funding for the Heritage Area be reauthorized, the report shall include an analysis of—

Submission to congress

On completion of the report, the Secretary shall submit the report to—

the area from the western boundary of the town of Wheatfield, New York, extending to the mouth of the Niagara River on Lake Ontario, as depicted on the map, including—

any additional thematically related sites within Erie and Niagara Counties, New York, that are identified in the management plan under subsection (d)(2)(F).

Designation

The local coordinating entity for the Heritage Area shall be—

Authorities

For purposes of implementing the management plan, the local coordinating entity designated under subparagraph (A)(ii) may use funds made available under this section to—

Duties

Beginning on the date described in subparagraph (A)(ii), the local coordinating entity designated by the Commission under subparagraph (A)(ii) shall assume the duties of the Commission described in subsection (c)(8), other than the duties described in subparagraphs (A) and (H) of subsection (c)(8).

1 member shall be the Director of the National Park Service (or a designee);

5 members shall be appointed by the Secretary, after considering the recommendation of the Governor, from among individuals with knowledge and experience of—

1 member shall be appointed by the Secretary, after considering the recommendation of the mayor of Niagara Falls, New York;

1 member shall be appointed by the Secretary, after considering the recommendation of the mayor of the village of Youngstown, New York;

1 member shall be appointed by the Secretary, after considering the recommendation of the mayor of the village of Lewiston, New York;

1 member shall be appointed by the Secretary, after considering the recommendation of the Tuscarora Nation;

1 member shall be appointed by the Secretary, after considering the recommendation of the Seneca Nation of Indians; and

6 members shall be individuals that have an interest in, support for, and expertise appropriate to tourism, regional planning, history and historic preservation, cultural or natural resource management, conservation, recreation, and education, or museum services, of whom—

Term

A member of the Commission shall be appointed for a term not to exceed 5 years.

Vacancies

Selection

The Commission shall select a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson from among the members of the Commission.

Vice chairperson

The Vice Chairperson shall serve as the Chairperson in the absence of the Chairperson.

In general

A majority of the members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum.

Transaction

For the transaction of any business or the exercise of any power of the Commission, the Commission shall have the power to act by a majority vote of the members present at any meeting at which a quorum is in attendance.

In general

The Commission shall meet at least quarterly at the call of—

Notice

Notice of Commission meetings and agendas for the meetings shall be published in local newspapers that are distributed throughout the Heritage Area.

Applicable law

Meetings of the Commission shall be subject to section 552b of title 5, United States Code.

enter into contracts and execute any instruments necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes for which the Commission is established, including the authority to procure temporary and intermittent services and administrative facilities at rates determined to be reasonable by the Commission to carry out the duties of the Commission;

appoint and fix the compensation of any staff that may be necessary to carry out the duties of the Commission;

request and accept from the head of any Federal agency, on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis, any personnel of the Federal agency to the Commission to assist in carrying out the duties of the Commission;

request and accept from the head of any State agency or any agency of a political subdivision of the State, on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis, any personnel of the agency to the Commission to assist in carrying out the duties of the Commission;

make grants to assist in the development and implementation of the management plan;

negotiate and enter into any cooperative agreement, lease, contract, or other arrangement with any person, firm, association, organization, corporation, or governmental entity, including Federal, State, tribal, and local government entities, that is necessary to carry out the activities of the Commission;

seek, accept, and dispose of gifts, bequests, grants, or donations of money, personal property, or services;

assist in—

use the United States mails in the same manner as other agencies of the Federal Government;

establish any advisory groups that the Commission determines to be necessary; and

adopt, amend, and enforce bylaws and rules governing the manner in which—

in accordance with subsection (d), develop and submit to the Secretary for approval a management plan;

assist units of local government, regional planning organizations, and nonprofit organizations in implementing the management plan by—

consider the interests of diverse units of government, businesses, organizations, and individuals in the Heritage Area in the development and implementation of the management plan;

conduct meetings open to the public regarding the development and implementation of the management plan;

coordinate projects, activities, and programs with the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor;

for any fiscal year for which Federal funds have been received by the Commission under this section—

encourage, by appropriate means and consistent with the purposes of the Heritage Area, the economic viability of the Heritage Area; and

assist in the transition of the management of the Heritage Area from the Commission to the local coordinating entity designated under subsection (b)(4)(A)(ii).

In general

A member of the Commission shall serve without compensation.

Travel expenses

A member of the Commission shall be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, at rates authorized for an employee of an agency under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code, while away from the home or regular place of business of the member in the performance of the duties of the Commission.

include comprehensive policies, strategies, and recommendations for conserving, funding, managing, and developing the Heritage Area;

take into consideration existing State, county, and local plans;

include a description of actions that governments, private organizations, and individuals have agreed to take to protect the natural, historic, and cultural resources of the Heritage Area;

identify any existing and potential sources of funding or economic development strategies to protect, manage, and develop the Heritage Area;

include an inventory of the natural, historic, scenic, cultural, educational, and recreational resources of the Heritage Area relating to the themes of the Heritage Area that should be preserved, restored, managed, developed, or maintained;

establish criteria and identify thematically related sites in Niagara and Erie Counties, New York, that—

include recommended policies and strategies for resource management that consider the application of appropriate land and water management techniques, including the development of intergovernmental and interagency cooperative agreements to protect the natural, historic, scenic, cultural, educational, and recreational resources of the Heritage Area;

describe a program of implementation for the management plan, including a description of—

include an analysis of, and recommendations for ways in which, Federal, State, tribal, and local programs would best be coordinated to further the purposes of this section, including an analysis of the role of the National Park Service in the Heritage Area;

include an interpretive plan for the Heritage Area;

include a business plan that—

includes provisions for—

In general

Not later than 180 days after the date of receipt of the management plan under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall approve or disapprove the management plan.

Considerations

In determining whether to approve or disapprove the management plan under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall consider whether—

Action following disapproval

If the Secretary disapproves the management plan under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall—

In general

The Secretary shall review and approve any substantial amendments to the management plan in accordance with paragraph (4).

Use of funds

Funds made available under this section shall not be expended by the local coordinating entity to implement any changes made by an amendment described in subparagraph (A) until the Secretary approves the amendment.

In general

On request of the local coordinating entity, the Secretary may provide technical and financial assistance, on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis, to the Heritage Area for the development and implementation of the management plan.

Cooperative agreements

The Secretary may enter into cooperative agreements with the local coordinating entity and other public or private entities to provide assistance under subparagraph (A).

Priority for assistance

In providing assistance under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall give priority to actions that assist in—

In general

On request of the Commission, the Secretary may detail to the Commission for each fiscal year in which the Commission is in existence, on a nonreimbursable basis, 2 employees of the Department of the Interior to enable the Commission to carry out the duties of the Commission.

Civil service status

The detail of an employee under subparagraph (A) shall be without interruption or loss of civil service status or privilege.

modifies, alters, or amends any law or regulation authorizing a Federal agency to manage Federal land under the jurisdiction of the Federal agency;

limits the discretion of a Federal land manager to implement an approved land use plan within the boundaries of the Heritage Area; or

modifies, alters, or amends any authorized use of Federal land under the jurisdiction of a Federal agency.

conduct an evaluation of the accomplishments of the Heritage Area; and

prepare a report in accordance with paragraph (3).

assess the progress of the local coordinating entity with respect to—

analyze the Federal, State, local, and private investments in the Heritage Area to determine the leverage and impact of the investments; and

review the management structure, partnership relationships, and funding of the Heritage Area for purposes of identifying the critical components for sustainability of the Heritage Area.

In general

Based on the evaluation conducted under paragraph (1)(A), the Secretary shall prepare a report that includes recommendations for the future role of the National Park Service, if any, with respect to the Heritage Area.

Required analysis

If the report prepared under subparagraph (A) recommends that Federal funding for the Heritage Area be reauthorized, the report shall include an analysis of—

Submission to congress

On completion of the report, the Secretary shall submit the report to—

a core area located in central Illinois, consisting of Adams, Brown, Calhoun, Cass, Champaign, Christian, Clark, Coles, Cumberland, Dewitt, Douglas, Edgar, Fayette, Fulton, Greene, Hancock, Henderson, Jersey, Knox, LaSalle, Logan, Macon, Macoupin, Madison, Mason, McDonough, McLean, Menard, Montgomery, Morgan, Moultrie, Peoria, Piatt, Pike, Sangamon, Schuyler, Scott, Shelby, Tazwell, Vermillion, Warren, and Woodford counties;

any sites, buildings, and districts within the core area that are recommended in the management plan; and

each of the following sites:

included in the management plan; and

on file in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service.

to prepare reports, studies, interpretive exhibits and programs, historic preservation projects, and other activities recommended in the management plan for the Heritage Area;

to pay for operational expenses of the management entity;

to make grants to the State, political subdivisions of the State, nonprofit organizations, and other persons;

to enter into cooperative agreements with the State, political subdivisions of the State, nonprofit organizations, and other organizations;

to hire and compensate staff;

to obtain funds or services from any source, including funds and services provided under any other Federal program or law; and

to contract for goods and services.

prepare a management plan for the Heritage Area in accordance with subsection (d);

give priority to the implementation of actions, goals, and strategies set forth in the management plan, including assisting units of government and other persons in—

consider the interests of diverse units of government, businesses, tourism officials, private property owners, and nonprofit groups within the Heritage Area in developing and implementing the management plan;

conduct public meetings at least semiannually regarding the development and implementation of the management plan; and

for any fiscal year for which Federal funds are received under this section—

In general

The management entity shall not use Federal funds received under this section to acquire real property or any interest in real property.

Other sources

Nothing in this section precludes the management entity from using Federal funds from other sources for authorized purposes, including the acquisition of real property or any interest in real property.

include comprehensive policies, strategies, and recommendations for the conservation, funding, management, and development of the Heritage Area;

take into consideration existing State, county, and local plans;

specify the existing and potential sources of funding to protect, manage, and develop the Heritage Area during the first 5 years of implementation of the management plan;

include—

describe a program of implementation for the management plan, including—

In general

Not later than 180 days after the date on which the management entity submits the management plan to the Secretary, the Secretary shall approve or disapprove the proposed management plan.

Considerations

In determining whether to approve or disapprove the management plan, the Secretary shall consider whether—

Disapproval and revisions

In general

The Secretary shall review and approve or disapprove substantial amendments to the management plan in accordance with paragraph (4).

Funding

Funds appropriated under this section may not be expended to implement any changes made by an amendment to the management plan until the Secretary approves the amendment.

modifies, alters, or amends any law or regulation authorizing a Federal agency to manage Federal land under the jurisdiction of the Federal agency;

limits the discretion of a Federal land manager to implement an approved land use plan within the boundaries of the Heritage Area; or

modifies, alters, or amends any authorized use of Federal land under the jurisdiction of a Federal agency.

conduct an evaluation of the accomplishments of the Heritage Area; and

prepare a report in accordance with paragraph (3).

assess the progress of the management entity with respect to—

analyze the Federal, State, local, and private investments in the Heritage Area to determine the leverage and impact of the investments; and

review the management structure, partnership relationships, and funding of the Heritage Area for purposes of identifying the critical components for sustainability of the Heritage Area.

In general

Based on the evaluation conducted under paragraph (1)(A), the Secretary shall prepare a report that includes recommendations for the future role of the National Park Service, if any, with respect to the Heritage Area.

Required analysis

If the report prepared under subparagraph (A) recommends that Federal funding for the Heritage Area be reauthorized, the report shall include an analysis of—

Submission to congress

On completion of the report, the Secretary shall submit the report to—

the portion of the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin and surrounding areas, as generally depicted on the map entitled Chattahoochee Trace National Heritage Corridor, Alabama/Georgia, numbered T05/80000, and dated July 2007; and

any other areas in the State of Alabama or Georgia that—

has an assemblage of natural, historic, and cultural resources that—

reflects traditions, customs, beliefs, and folklife that are a valuable part of the story of the United States;

provides—

contains resources that—

includes residents, business interests, nonprofit organizations, and State and local governments that—

has a potential management entity to work in partnership with the individuals and entities described in subparagraph (E) to develop the Corridor while encouraging State and local economic activity; and

has a conceptual boundary map that is supported by the public.

Boyle, Breckinridge, Fayette, Franklin, Hardin, Jefferson, Jessamine, Larue, Madison, Mercer, and Washington Counties in the State; and

the following sites in the State:

has an assemblage of natural, historic, and cultural resources that—

reflects traditions, customs, beliefs, and historical events that are a valuable part of the story of the United State;

provides—

contains resources that—

includes residents, business interests, nonprofit organizations, and State and local governments that—

has a potential management entity to work in partnership with the individuals and entities described in subparagraph (E) to develop the Heritage Area while encouraging State and local economic activity; and

has a conceptual boundary map that is supported by the public.

In general

The parcel of National Forest System land referred to in paragraph (1) is the approximately 12 acres of land identified in U.S. Survey 10099, as depicted on the plat entitled Subdivision of U.S. Survey No. 10099 and recorded as Plat 2003–1 on January 21, 2003, Petersburg Recording District, Alaska.

Excluded land

The parcel of National Forest System land conveyed under paragraph (1) does not include the portion of U.S. Survey 10099 that is north of the right-of-way for Forest Development Road 3030–295 and southeast of Tract CC–8.

the amount of consideration for the sale shall reflect fair market value, as determined by an appraisal; and

the City shall pay to the Secretary an amount equal to the gross proceeds of the sale, which shall be available, without further appropriation, for the Tongass National Forest.

the Secretary of Agriculture shall, subject to the conditions of this section, convey to the landowner the Federal land; and

the Secretary of the Interior shall, subject to the conditions of this section, grant to the landowner the easement described in paragraph (2).

In general

The easement referred to in paragraph (1)(B) is an easement (including an easement for service access) for water pipelines to 2 well sites located in the Park, as generally depicted on the map.

Route

The Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with the landowner, shall determine the appropriate route of the easement through the Park.

Terms and conditions

The easement shall include such terms and conditions relating to the use of, and access to, the well sites and pipeline, as the Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with the landowner, determines to be appropriate.

Applicable law

The easement shall be established, operated, and maintained in compliance with applicable Federal law.

In general

The value of the Federal land and non-Federal land—

Appraisals

Equalization of values

section 206 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1716); and

other applicable laws, including the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.).

In general

The exchange of Federal land and non-Federal land shall be completed not later than 180 days after the later of—

Notice

The Secretaries shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives notice of the completion of the exchange of Federal land and non-Federal land under this section.

In general

The map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Secretaries.

Transmittal of revised map to congress

Not later than 180 days after completion of the exchange, the Secretaries shall transmit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a revised map that depicts—

the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Directors of the Bureau of Land Management, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the National Park Service, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs; and

the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service.

under the direction of either of the Secretaries; or

under a contract or compact with a federally recognized Indian tribe.

be submitted by not later than March of the year following the calendar year covered by the report; and

include—

In general

In furtherance of the purposes of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), certain Federal land managed by the Forest Service, comprising approximately 900 acres identified as Potential Wilderness on the map entitled Roaring River Wilderness, dated July 16, 2007, is designated as a potential wilderness area.

Management

The potential wilderness area designated by subparagraph (A) shall be managed in accordance with section 4 of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133).

Designation as wilderness

On the date on which the Secretary publishes in the Federal Register notice that the conditions in the potential wilderness area designated by subparagraph (A) are compatible with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), the potential wilderness shall be—

the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate; and

the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives.

any reference in that Act to the effective date shall be considered to be a reference to the date of enactment of this Act; and

any reference in that Act to the Secretary of Agriculture shall be considered to be a reference to the Secretary that has jurisdiction over the land within the wilderness.

become part of the wilderness area in which the land is located; and

be managed in accordance with this section, the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), and any other applicable law.

by redesignating paragraph (167) (relating to the Musconetcong River, New Jersey) as paragraph (169);

by designating the undesignated paragraph relating to the White Salmon River, Washington, as paragraph (167);

by designating the undesignated paragraph relating to the Black Butte River, California, as paragraph (168); and

by adding at the end the following:

the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate; and

the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives.

administer the Mount Hood National Recreation Area—

only allow uses of the Mount Hood National Recreation Area that are consistent with the purposes described in subsection (a).

maximizes the retention of large trees—

improves the habitats of threatened, endangered, or sensitive species; or

maintains or restores the composition and structure of the ecosystem by reducing the risk of uncharacteristic wildfire;