[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
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[S. 32 Reported in Senate (RS)]
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Calendar No. 725
115th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. 32
[Report No. 115-421]
To provide for conservation, enhanced recreation opportunities, and
development of renewable energy in the California Desert Conservation
Area, and for other purposes.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
January 5, 2017
Mrs. Feinstein (for herself and Ms. Harris) introduced the following
bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and
Natural Resources
December 6, 2018
Reported by Ms. Murkowski, with an amendment
[Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed
in italic]
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A BILL
To provide for conservation, enhanced recreation opportunities, and
development of renewable energy in the California Desert Conservation
Area, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
<DELETED>SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the
``California Desert Protection and Recreation Act of 2017''.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents of this Act
is as follows:</DELETED>
<DELETED>Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.
<DELETED>TITLE I--CALIFORNIA DESERT CONSERVATION AND RECREATION
<DELETED>Sec. 101. California Desert conservation and recreation.
<DELETED>Sec. 102. Visitor center.
<DELETED>Sec. 103. California State school land.
<DELETED>Sec. 104. Designation of wild and scenic rivers.
<DELETED>Sec. 105. Conforming amendments.
<DELETED>TITLE II--DEVELOPMENT OF RENEWABLE ENERGY ON PUBLIC LAND
<DELETED>Sec. 201. Definitions.
<DELETED>Sec. 202. Disposition of revenues.
<DELETED>TITLE I--CALIFORNIA DESERT CONSERVATION AND
RECREATION</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 101. CALIFORNIA DESERT CONSERVATION AND
RECREATION.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) In General.--Public Law 103-433 (16 U.S.C. 410aaa et
seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:</DELETED>
<DELETED>``TITLE XIII--WILDERNESS</DELETED>
<DELETED>``SEC. 1301. DESIGNATION OF WILDERNESS AREAS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(a) Designation of Wilderness Areas To Be Administered
by the Bureau of Land Management.--In accordance with the Wilderness
Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.) and sections 601 and 603 of the Federal
Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1781, 1782), the
following land in the State is designated as wilderness areas and as
components of the National Wilderness Preservation System:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) Avawatz mountains wilderness.--Certain land
in the Conservation Area administered by the Director of the
Bureau of Land Management, comprising approximately 87,700
acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled `Avawatz
Mountains Proposed Wilderness' and dated September 9, 2014, to
be known as the `Avawatz Mountains Wilderness'.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Golden valley wilderness.--Certain land in
the Conservation Area administered by the Director of the
Bureau of Land Management, comprising approximately 1,250
acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled `Golden Valley
Proposed Wilderness Additions' and dated February 20, 2016,
which shall be considered to be part of the `Golden Valley
Wilderness'.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) Great falls basin wilderness.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) In general.--Certain land in the
Conservation Area administered by the Director of the
Bureau of Land Management, comprising approximately
7,870 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled
`Great Falls Basin Proposed Wilderness' and dated
October 26, 2009, to be known as the `Great Falls Basin
Wilderness'.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) Limitations.--Designation of the
wilderness under subparagraph (A) shall not establish a
Class I Airshed under the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401
et seq.).</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(4) Kingston range wilderness.--Certain land in
the Conservation Area administered by the Bureau of Land
Management, comprising approximately 53,320 acres, as generally
depicted on the map entitled `Kingston Range Proposed
Wilderness Additions' and dated July 15, 2009, which shall be
considered to be a part of the `Kingston Range
Wilderness'.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(5) Soda mountains wilderness.--Certain land in
the Conservation Area, administered by the Bureau of Land
Management, comprising approximately 79,990 acres, as generally
depicted on the map entitled `Soda Mountains Proposed
Wilderness' and dated September 12, 2014, to be known as the
`Soda Mountains Wilderness'.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(b) Designation of Wilderness Areas To Be Administered
by the National Park Service.--In accordance with the Wilderness Act
(16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.) and sections 601 and 603 of the Federal Land
Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1781, 1782), the following
land in the State is designated as wilderness areas and as components
of the National Wilderness Preservation System:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) Death valley national park wilderness
additions-north eureka valley.--Certain land in the
Conservation Area administered by the Director of the National
Park Service, comprising approximately 11,496 acres, as
generally depicted on the map entitled `Death Valley National
Park Proposed Wilderness Area-North Eureka Valley', numbered
143/100,082C, and dated October 7, 2014, which shall be
considered to be a part of the Death Valley National Park
Wilderness.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Death valley national park wilderness
additions-ibex.--Certain land in the Conservation Area
administered by the Director of the National Park Service,
comprising approximately 23,650 acres, as generally depicted on
the map entitled `Death Valley National Park Proposed
Wilderness Area-Ibex', numbered 143/100,081C, and dated October
7, 2014, which shall be considered to be a part of the Death
Valley National Park Wilderness.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) Death valley national park wilderness
additions-panamint valley.--Certain land in the Conservation
Area administered by the Director of the National Park Service,
comprising approximately 4,807 acres, as generally depicted on
the map entitled `Death Valley National Park Proposed
Wilderness Area-Panamint Valley', numbered 143/100,083C, and
dated October 7, 2014, which shall be considered to be a part
of the Death Valley National Park Wilderness.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(4) Death valley national park wilderness
additions-warm springs.--Certain land in the Conservation Area
administered by the Director of the National Park Service,
comprising approximately 10,485 acres, as generally depicted on
the map entitled `Death Valley National Park Proposed
Wilderness Area-Warm Spring Canyon/Galena Canyon', numbered
143/100,084C, and dated October 7, 2014, which shall be
considered to be a part of the Death Valley National Park
Wilderness.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(5) Death valley national park wilderness
additions-axe head.--Certain land in the Conservation Area
administered by the Director of the National Park Service,
comprising approximately 8,638 acres, as generally depicted on
the map entitled `Death Valley National Park Proposed
Wilderness Area-Axe Head', numbered 143/100,085C, and dated
October 7, 2014, which shall be considered to be a part of the
Death Valley National Park Wilderness.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(6) Death valley national park wilderness
additions-bowling alley.--Certain land in the Conservation Area
administered by the Director of the Bureau of Land Management,
comprising approximately 32,520 acres, as generally depicted on
the map entitled `Death Valley National Park Proposed
Wilderness Area-Bowling Alley', numbered 143/100,086C, and
dated October 7, 2014, which shall be considered to be a part
of the Death Valley National Park Wilderness.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(c) Designation of Wilderness Area To Be Administered by
the Forest Service.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) In general.--In accordance with the
Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), the land in the State
described in paragraph (2) is designated as a wilderness area
and as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation
System.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Description of land.--The land referred to
in paragraph (1) is certain land in the San Bernardino National
Forest, comprising approximately 7,141 acres, as generally
depicted on the map entitled `Proposed Sand to Snow National
Monument' and dated August 29, 2014, which shall considered to
be a part of the San Gorgonio Wilderness.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) Fire management and related activities.--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) In general.--The Secretary may carry
out such activities in the wilderness area designated
by paragraph (1) as are necessary for the control of
fire, insects, and disease, in accordance with section
4(d)(1) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(1))
and House Report 98-40 of the 98th Congress.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) Funding priorities.--Nothing in this
subsection limits the provision of any funding for fire
or fuel management in the wilderness area designated by
paragraph (1).</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(C) Revision and development of local
fire management plans.--As soon as practicable after
the date of enactment of this title, the Secretary
shall amend the local fire management plans that apply
to the wilderness area designated by paragraph
(1).</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(D) Administration.--In accordance with
subparagraph (A) and other applicable Federal law, to
ensure a timely and efficient response to fire
emergencies in the wilderness area designated by
paragraph (1), the Secretary shall--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(i) not later than 1 year after
the date of enactment of this title, establish
agency approval procedures (including
appropriate delegations of authority to the
Forest Supervisor, District Manager, or other
agency officials) for responding to fire
emergencies in the wilderness area designated
by paragraph (1); and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(ii) enter into agreements with
appropriate State or local firefighting
agencies relating to that wilderness
area.</DELETED>
<DELETED>``SEC. 1302. MANAGEMENT.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(a) Adjacent Management.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) In general.--Nothing in this title creates
any protective perimeter or buffer zone around the wilderness
areas designated by section 1301.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Activities outside wilderness areas.--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) In general.--The fact that an
activity (including military activities) or use on land
outside a wilderness area designated by section 1301
can be seen or heard within the wilderness area shall
not preclude or restrict the activity or use outside
the boundary of the wilderness area.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) Effect on nonwilderness
activities.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(i) In general.--In any
permitting proceeding (including a review under
the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
(42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.)) conducted with
respect to a project described in clause (ii)
that is formally initiated through a notice in
the Federal Register before December 31, 2013,
the consideration of any visual, noise, or
other impacts of the project on a wilderness
area designated by section 1301 shall be
conducted based on the status of the area
before designation as wilderness.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(ii) Description of projects.--A
project referred to in clause (i) is a
renewable energy project or associated energy
transport facility project--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(I) for which the Bureau
of Land Management has received a
right-of-way use application on or
before the date of enactment of this
title; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(II) that is located
outside the boundary of a wilderness
area designated by section
1301.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) No additional regulation.--Nothing in this
title requires additional regulation of activities on land
outside the boundary of the wilderness areas.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(4) Effect on military operations.--Nothing in
this title alters any authority of the Secretary of Defense to
conduct any military operations at desert installations,
facilities, and ranges of the State that are authorized under
any other provision of law.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(5) Effect on utility facilities and rights-of-
way.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) In general.--Subject to paragraph
(2), nothing in this title terminates or precludes the
renewal or reauthorization of any valid existing right-
of-way or customary operation, maintenance, repair,
upgrading, or replacement activities in a right-of-way,
issued, granted, or permitted to the Southern
California Edison Company or predecessors, successors,
or assigns of the Southern California Edison Company
that is located on land included in the San Gorgonio
Wilderness Area or the Sand to Snow National
Monument.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) Limitation.--The activities
described in subparagraph (A) shall be conducted in a
manner that minimizes the impact of the activities
resources of the San Gorgonio Wilderness Area or the
Sand to Snow National Monument.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(C) Applicable law.--In accordance with
the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42
U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), any approval required for an
increase in the voltage of the Coachella distribution
circuit shall require consideration of alternative
alignments, including alignments adjacent to State
Route 62.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(b) Maps; Legal Descriptions.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) In general.--As soon as practicable after
the date of enactment of this title, the Secretary shall file a
map and legal description of each wilderness area and
wilderness addition designated by section 1301 with--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) the Committee on Natural Resources
of the House of Representatives; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) the Committee on Energy and Natural
Resources of the Senate.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Force of law.--A map and legal description
filed under paragraph (1) shall have the same force and effect
as if included in this title, except that the Secretary may
correct errors in the maps and legal descriptions.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) Public availability.--Each map and legal
description filed under paragraph (1) shall be filed and made
available for public inspection in the appropriate office of
the Secretary.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(c) Administration.--Subject to valid existing rights,
the land designated as wilderness or as a wilderness addition by
section 1301 shall be administered by the Secretary in accordance with
this Act and the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), except that
any reference in that Act to the effective date shall be considered to
be a reference to the date of enactment of this title.</DELETED>
<DELETED>``SEC. 1303. RELEASE OF WILDERNESS STUDY AREAS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(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 a wilderness study area described in
subsection (b) that is not designated as a wilderness area or
wilderness addition by section 1301 or any other Act enacted before the
date of enactment of this title has been adequately studied for
wilderness.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(b) Description of Study Areas.--The study areas
referred to in subsection (a) are--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) the Cady Mountains Wilderness Study
Area;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) the Kingston Range Wilderness Study
Area;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) the Avawatz Mountain Wilderness Study
Area;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(4) the Death Valley National Park Boundary and
Wilderness 17 Wilderness Study Area;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(5) the Great Falls Basin Wilderness Study Area;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(6) the Soda Mountains Wilderness Study
Area.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(c) Release.--Any portion of a wilderness study area
described in subsection (b) that is not designated as a wilderness area
or wilderness addition by section 1301 is no longer subject to section
603(c) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C.
1782(c)).</DELETED>
<DELETED>``SEC. 1304. TREATMENT OF CHERRY-STEMMED ROADS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(a) Definition of Cherry-Stemmed Road.--In this section,
the term `cherry-stemmed road' means a road or trail, as generally
depicted on the maps described in section 1301, that is--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) excluded from a wilderness area or
wilderness addition designated by that section; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) within a nonwilderness corridor having
designated wilderness on both sides.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(b) Prohibition on Closure or Travel Restrictions on
Cherry-Stemmed Roads.--The Secretary shall not--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) close any cherry-stemmed road that is open
to the public as of the date of enactment of this
title;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) prohibit motorized access on a cherry-
stemmed road that is open to the public for motorized access as
of the date of enactment of this title; or</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) prohibit mechanized access on a cherry-
stemmed road that is open to the public for mechanized access
as of the date of enactment of this title.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(c) Resource Protection or Public Safety Exceptions.--
Subsection (b) shall not apply to a cherry-stemmed road if the
Secretary determines that a closure or traffic restriction of the
cherry-stemmed road is necessary for purposes of significant resource
protection or public safety.</DELETED>
<DELETED>``TITLE XIV--DESIGNATION OF SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREA</DELETED>
<DELETED>``SEC. 1401. DEFINITIONS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``In this title:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) Management area.--The term `Management Area'
means the Vinagre Wash Special Management Area.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Map.--The term `map' means the map entitled
`Vinagre Wash Proposed Special Management Area' and dated
November 10, 2009.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) Public land.--The term `public land' has the
meaning given the term `public lands' in section 103 of the
Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C.
1702).</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(4) Secretary.--The term `Secretary' means the
Secretary of the Interior.</DELETED>
<DELETED>``SEC. 1402. VINAGRE WASH SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREA.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(a) Establishment.--There is established the Vinagre
Wash Special Management Area in the State, to be managed by the El
Centro Field Office and the Yuma Field Office of the Bureau of Land
Management.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(b) Purpose.--The purpose of the Management Area is to
conserve, protect, and enhance--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) the plant and wildlife values of the
Management Area; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) the outstanding and nationally significant
ecological, geological, scenic, recreational, archaeological,
cultural, historic, and other resources of the Management
Area.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(c) Boundaries.--The Management Area shall consist of
the public land in Imperial County, California, comprising
approximately 81,880 acres, as generally depicted on the map.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(d) Map; Legal Description.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) In general.--As soon as practicable, but not
later than 3 years, after the date of enactment of this title,
the Secretary shall submit a map and legal description of the
Management Area to--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) the Committee on Natural Resources
of the House of Representatives; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) the Committee on Energy and Natural
Resources of the Senate.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Effect.--The map and legal description
submitted under paragraph (1) shall have the same force and
effect as if included in this title, except that the Secretary
may correct any errors in the map and legal
description.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) Availability.--Copies of the map submitted
under paragraph (1) shall be on file and available for public
inspection in--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) the Office of the Director of the
Bureau of Land Management; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) the appropriate office of the Bureau
of Land Management in the State.</DELETED>
<DELETED>``SEC. 1403. MANAGEMENT.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(a) In General.--The Secretary shall allow hiking,
camping, hunting, and sightseeing and the use of motorized vehicles,
mountain bikes, and horses on designated routes in the Management Area
in a manner that--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) is consistent with the purpose of the
Management Area described in section 1402(b);</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) ensures public health and safety;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) is consistent with all applicable laws
(including regulations) and the Desert Renewable Energy
Conservation Plan.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(b) Off-Highway Vehicle Use.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) In general.--Subject to paragraphs (2) and
(3) and all other applicable laws, the use of off-highway
vehicles shall be permitted on routes in the Management Area
generally depicted on the map.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Closure.--The Secretary may temporarily
close or permanently reroute a portion of a route described in
paragraph (1)--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) to prevent, or allow for restoration
of, resource damage;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) to protect tribal cultural
resources, including the resources identified in the
tribal cultural resources management plan developed
under section 1805(c);</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(C) to address public safety concerns;
or</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(D) as otherwise required by
law.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) Designation of additional routes.--During
the 3-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this
title, the Secretary--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) shall accept petitions from the
public regarding additional routes for off-highway
vehicles; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) may designate additional routes that
the Secretary determines--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(i) would provide significant or
unique recreational opportunities;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(ii) are consistent with the
purposes of the Management Area.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(c) Withdrawal.--Subject to valid existing rights, all
Federal land within the Management Area is withdrawn from--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) all forms of entry, appropriation, or
disposal under the public land laws;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) location, entry, and patent under the mining
laws; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) right-of-way, leasing, or disposition under
all laws relating to--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) minerals; or</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) solar, wind, and geothermal
energy.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(d) No Buffers.--The establishment of the Management
Area shall not--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) create a protective perimeter or buffer zone
around the Management Area; or</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) preclude uses or activities outside the
Management Area that are permitted under other applicable laws,
even if the uses or activities are prohibited within the
Management Area.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(e) Notice of Available Routes.--The Secretary shall
ensure that visitors to the Management Area have access to adequate
notice relating to the availability of designated routes in the
Management Area through--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) the placement of appropriate signage along
the designated routes;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) the distribution of maps, safety education
materials, and other information that the Secretary determines
to be appropriate; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) restoration of areas that are not designated
as open routes, including vertical mulching.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(f) Stewardship.--The Secretary, in consultation with
Indian tribes and other interests, shall develop a program to provide
opportunities for monitoring and stewardship of the Management Area to
minimize environmental impacts and prevent resource damage from
recreational use, including volunteer assistance with--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) route signage;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) restoration of closed routes;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) protection of Management Area resources;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(4) recreation education.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(g) Protection of Tribal Cultural Resources.--Not later
than 2 years after the date of enactment of this title, the Secretary,
in accordance with chapter 2003 of title 54, United States Code, and
any other applicable law, shall--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) prepare and complete a tribal cultural
resources survey of the Management Area; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) consult with the Quechan Indian Nation and
other Indian tribes demonstrating ancestral, cultural, or other
ties to the resources within the Management Area on the
development and implementation of the tribal cultural resources
survey under paragraph (1).</DELETED>
<DELETED>``SEC. 1404. POTENTIAL WILDERNESS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(a) Protection of Wilderness Character.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall manage the
Federal land in the Management Area described in paragraph (2)
in a manner that preserves the character of the land for the
eventual inclusion of the land in the National Wilderness
Preservation System.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Description of land.--The Federal land
described in this paragraph is--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) the approximately 10,860 acres of
land, as generally depicted as the Indian Pass
Additions on the map entitled `Vinagre Wash Proposed
Special Management Area' and dated November 10,
2009;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) the approximately 17,250 acres of
land, as generally depicted as Milpitas Wash Potential
Wilderness on the map entitled `Vinagre Wash Proposed
Special Management Area' and dated November 10,
2009;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(C) the approximately 11,840 acres of
land, as generally depicted as Buzzards Peak Potential
Wilderness on the map entitled `Vinagre Wash Proposed
Special Management Area' and dated November 10, 2009;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(D) the approximately 9,350 acres of
land, as generally depicted as Palo Verde Mountains
Potential Wilderness on the map entitled `Vinagre Wash
Proposed Special Management Area' and dated November
10, 2009.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) Use of land.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) Military uses.--The Secretary shall
manage the Federal land in the Management Area
described in paragraph (2) in a manner that is
consistent with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et
seq.), except that the Secretary may authorize use of
the land by the Secretary of the Navy for Naval Special
Warfare Tactical Training, including long-range small
unit training and navigation, vehicle concealment, and
vehicle sustainment training, in accordance with
applicable Federal laws.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) Prohibited uses.--The following
shall be prohibited on the Federal land described in
paragraph (2):</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(i) Permanent roads.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(ii) Commercial
enterprises.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(iii) Except as necessary to
meet the minimum requirements for the
administration of the Federal land and to
protect public health and safety--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(I) the use of
mechanized vehicles; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(II) the establishment
of temporary roads.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(4) Wilderness designation.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) In general.--The Federal land
described in paragraph (2) shall be designated as
wilderness and as a component of the National
Wilderness Preservation System on the date on which the
Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of
Defense, publishes a notice in the Federal Register
that all activities on the Federal land that are
incompatible with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et
seq.) have terminated.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) Designation.--On designation of the
Federal land under clause (i)--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(i) the land described in
paragraph (2)(A) shall be incorporated in, and
shall be considered to be a part of, the Indian
Pass Wilderness;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(ii) the land described in
paragraph (2)(B) shall be designated as the
`Milpitas Wash Wilderness';</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(iii) the land described in
paragraph (2)(C) shall be designated as the
`Buzzard Peak Wilderness'; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(iv) the land described in
paragraph (2)(D) shall be incorporated in, and
shall be considered to be a part of, the Palo
Verde Mountains Wilderness.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(b) Administration of Wilderness.--Subject to valid
existing rights, the land designated as wilderness or as a wilderness
addition by this title shall be administered by the Secretary in
accordance with this Act and the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et
seq.).</DELETED>
<DELETED>``TITLE XV--NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM ADDITIONS</DELETED>
<DELETED>``SEC. 1501. DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK BOUNDARY
REVISION.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(a) In General.--The boundary of Death Valley National
Park is adjusted to include--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) the approximately 33,000 acres of Bureau of
Land Management land in Inyo County, California, abutting the
southern end of the Death Valley National Park that lies
between Death Valley National Park to the north and Ft. Irwin
Military Reservation to the south and which runs approximately
34 miles from west to east, as depicted on the map entitled
`Death Valley National Park Proposed Boundary Addition-Bowling
Alley', numbered 143/100,080C, and dated October 7, 2014;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) the approximately 6,369 acres of Bureau of
Land Management land in Inyo County, California, located in the
northeast area of Death Valley National Park that is within,
and surrounded by, land under the jurisdiction of the Director
of the National Park Service, as depicted on the map entitled
`Death Valley National Park Proposed Boundary Addition-Crater',
numbered 143/100,079C, and dated October 7, 2014.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(b) Availability of Map.--The maps described in
paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a) shall be on file and available
for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park
Service.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(c) Administration.--The Secretary of the Interior
(referred to in this title as the `Secretary') shall--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) administer any land added to Death Valley
National Park under subsection (a)--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) as part of Death Valley National
Park; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) in accordance with applicable laws
(including regulations); and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) not later than 180 days after the date of
enactment of this title, develop a memorandum of understanding
with Inyo County, California, permitting ongoing access and use
to existing gravel pits along Saline Valley Road within Death
Valley National Park for road maintenance and repairs in
accordance with applicable laws (including
regulations).</DELETED>
<DELETED>``SEC. 1502. MOJAVE NATIONAL PRESERVE.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``The boundary of the Mojave National Preserve is adjusted
to include the 25 acres of Bureau of Land Management land in Baker,
California, as depicted on the map entitled `Mojave National Preserve
Proposed Boundary Addition', numbered 170/100,199, and dated August
2009.</DELETED>
<DELETED>``SEC. 1503. JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK BOUNDARY
REVISION.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(a) In General.--The boundary of the Joshua Tree
National Park is adjusted to include--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) the 2,879 acres of land managed by Director
of the Bureau of Land Management that are contiguous at several
different places to the northern boundaries of Joshua Tree
National Park in the northwest section of the Park, as depicted
on the map entitled `Joshua Tree National Park Proposed
Boundary Additions', numbered 156/100,077, and dated August
2009; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) the 1,639 acres of land to be acquired from
the Mojave Desert Land Trust that are contiguous at several
different places to the northern boundaries of Joshua Tree
National Park in the northwest section of the Park, as depicted
on the map entitled `Mojave Desert Land Trust National Park
Service Additions', numbered 156/126,376, and dated September
2014.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(b) Availability of Maps.--The map described in
subsection (a) and the map depicting the 25 acres described in
subsection (c)(2) shall be on file and available for public inspection
in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(c) Administration.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall administer
any land added to the Joshua Tree National Park under
subsection (a) and the additional land described in paragraph
(2)--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) as part of Joshua Tree National
Park; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) in accordance with applicable laws
(including regulations).</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Description of additional land.--The
additional land referred to in paragraph (1) is the 25 acres of
land--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) depicted on the map entitled `Joshua
Tree National Park Boundary Adjustment Map', numbered
156/80,049, and dated April 1, 2003;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) added to Joshua Tree National Park
by the notice of the Department of the Interior of
August 28, 2003 (68 Fed. Reg. 51799); and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(C) more particularly described as lots
26, 27, 28, 33, and 34 in sec. 34, T. 1 N., R. 8 E.,
San Bernardino Meridian.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(d) Southern California Edison Company Energy Transport
Facilities and Rights-of-Way.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) In general.--Nothing in this title
terminates any valid right-of-way for the customary operation,
maintenance, upgrade, repair, relocation within an existing
right-of-way, replacement, or other authorized energy transport
facility activities in a right-of-way issued, granted, or
permitted to the Southern California Edison Company or the
predecessors, successors, or assigns of the Southern California
Edison Company that is located on land described in paragraphs
(1) and (2) of subsection (a), including, at a minimum, the use
of mechanized vehicles, helicopters, or other aerial
devices.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Upgrades and replacements.--Nothing in this
title prohibits the upgrading or replacement of--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) Southern California Edison Company
energy transport facilities, including the energy
transport facilities referred to as the Jellystone,
Burnt Mountain, Whitehorn, Allegra, and Utah
distribution circuits rights-of-way; or</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) an energy transport facility in
rights-of-way issued, granted, or permitted by the
Secretary adjacent to Southern California Edison Joshua
Tree Utility Facilities.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) Publication of plans.--Not later than the
date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this title
or the issuance of a new energy transport facility right-of-way
within the Joshua Tree National Park, whichever is earlier, the
Secretary, in consultation with the Southern California Edison
Company, shall publish plans for regular and emergency access
by the Southern California Edison Company to the rights-of-way
of the Southern California Edison Company within Joshua Tree
National Park.</DELETED>
<DELETED>``SEC. 1504. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are
necessary to carry out this title.</DELETED>
<DELETED>``TITLE XVI--OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE RECREATION AREAS</DELETED>
<DELETED>``SEC. 1601. DESIGNATION OF OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE RECREATION
AREAS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(a) In General.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) Designation.--In accordance with the Federal
Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.)
and resource management plans developed under this title and
subject to valid rights, the following land within the
Conservation Area in San Bernardino County, California, is
designated as Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Areas:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) Dumont dunes off-highway vehicle
recreation area.--Certain Bureau of Land Management
land in the Conservation Area, comprising approximately
7,630 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled
`Dumont Dunes Proposed National OHV Recreation Area'
and dated January 5, 2015, which shall be known as the
`Dumont Dunes Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation
Area'.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) El mirage off-highway vehicle
recreation area.--Certain Bureau of Land Management
land in the Conservation Area, comprising approximately
14,930 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled
`El Mirage Proposed National OHV Recreation Area' and
dated July 15, 2009, which shall be known as the `El
Mirage Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area'.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(C) Rasor off-highway vehicle recreation
area.--Certain Bureau of Land Management land in the
Conservation Area, comprising approximately 23,910
acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled `Rasor
Proposed National OHV Recreation Area' and dated July
15, 2009, which shall be known as the `Rasor Off-
Highway Vehicle Recreation Area'.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(D) Spangler hills off-highway vehicle
recreation area.--Certain Bureau of Land Management
land in the Conservation Area, comprising approximately
56,140 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled
`Spangler Hills Proposed National OHV Recreation Area'
and dated February 19, 2016, which shall be known as
the `Spangler Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation
Area'.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(E) Stoddard valley off-highway vehicle
recreation area.--Certain Bureau of Land Management
land in the Conservation Area, comprising approximately
40,110 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled
`Stoddard Valley Proposed National OHV Recreation Area'
and dated July 16, 2009, which shall be known as the
`Stoddard Valley Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation
Area'.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Redesignation and expansion of johnson
valley off-highway vehicle recreation area.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) In general.--The Johnson Valley Off-
Highway Vehicle Recreation Area designated by section
2945 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2014 (division B of Public Law 113-66; 127
Stat. 1038)--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(i) is redesignated as the
`Johnson Valley National Off-Highway Vehicle
Recreation Area'; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(ii) is expanded to include
certain land as generally depicted on the map
entitled `Proposed Johnson Valley Off-Highway
Vehicle Recreation Area Additions' and dated
September 27, 2016.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) Relation to authorized navy use.--
The redesignation of the Johnson Valley Off-Highway
Vehicle Recreation Area as the Johnson Valley National
Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area does not alter or
interfere with the rights and obligations of the Navy
regarding the use of portions of the Recreation Area as
provided in subtitle C of title XXIX of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014
(division B of Public Law 113-66; 127 Stat.
1034).</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(C) References.--Any reference in any
law, regulation, document, record, map, or other paper
of the United States to the Johnson Valley Off-Highway
Vehicle Recreation Area shall be deemed to be a
reference to the Johnson Valley National Off-Highway
Vehicle Recreation Area.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(b) Purpose.--The purpose of the off-highway vehicle
recreation areas designated or expanded under subsection (a) is to
preserve and enhance the recreational opportunities within the
Conservation Area (including opportunities for off-highway vehicle
recreation), while conserving the wildlife and other natural resource
values of the Conservation Area.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(c) Maps and Descriptions.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) Preparation and submission.--As soon as
practicable after the date of enactment of this title, the
Secretary shall file a map and legal description of each off-
highway vehicle recreation area designated or expanded by
subsection (a) with--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) the Committee on Natural Resources
of the House of Representatives; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) the Committee on Energy and Natural
Resources of the Senate.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Legal effect.--The map and legal
descriptions of the off-highway vehicle recreation areas filed
under paragraph (1) shall have the same force and effect as if
included in this title, except that the Secretary may correct
errors in the map and legal descriptions.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) Public availability.--Each map and legal
description filed under paragraph (1) shall be filed and made
available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of
the Bureau of Land Management.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(d) Use of the Land.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) Recreational activities.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) In general.--The Secretary shall
continue to authorize, maintain, and enhance the
recreational uses of the off-highway vehicle recreation
areas designated or expanded by subsection (a),
including off-highway recreation, hiking, camping,
hunting, mountain biking, sightseeing, rockhounding,
and horseback riding, as long as the recreational use
is consistent with this section and any other
applicable law.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) Off-highway vehicle and off-highway
recreation.--To the extent consistent with applicable
Federal law (including regulations) and this section,
any authorized recreation activities and use
designations in effect on the date of enactment of this
title and applicable to the off-highway vehicle
recreation areas designated or expanded by subsection
(a) shall continue, including casual off-highway
vehicular use, racing, competitive events, rock
crawling, training, and other forms of off-highway
recreation.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Wildlife guzzlers.--Wildlife guzzlers shall
be allowed in the off-highway vehicle recreation areas
designated or expanded by subsection (a) in accordance with--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) applicable Bureau of Land Management
guidelines; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) State law.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) Prohibited uses.--Commercial development
(including development of mining and energy facilities, but
excluding energy transport facilities, rights-of-way, and
related telecommunication facilities) shall be prohibited in
the off-highway vehicle recreation areas designated or expanded
by subsection (a) if the Secretary determines that the
development is incompatible with the purpose described in
subsection (b).</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(e) Administration.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall administer
the off-highway vehicle recreation areas designated or expanded
by subsection (a) in accordance with--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) this title;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) the Federal Land Policy and
Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.);
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(C) any other applicable laws (including
regulations).</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Management plan.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) In general.--As soon as practicable,
but not later than 3 years after the date of enactment
of this title, the Secretary shall--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(i) amend existing resource
management plans applicable to the off-highway
vehicle recreation areas designated or expanded
by subsection (a); or</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(ii) develop new management
plans for each off-highway vehicle recreation
area designated or expanded under that
subsection.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) Requirements.--All new or amended
plans under subparagraph (A) shall be designed to
preserve and enhance safe off-highway vehicle and other
recreational opportunities within the applicable
recreation area consistent with--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(i) the purpose described in
subsection (b); and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(ii) any applicable laws
(including regulations).</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(C) Interim plans.--Pending completion
of a new management plan under subparagraph (A), the
existing resource management plans shall govern the use
of the applicable off-highway vehicle recreation
area.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(f) Study.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) In general.--As soon as practicable, but not
later than 2 years, after the date of enactment of this title,
the Secretary shall complete a study to identify Bureau of Land
Management land within the Conservation Area that is suitable
for addition to the national off-highway vehicle recreation
areas designated or expanded by subsection (a).</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Study areas.--The study required under
paragraph (1) shall include--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) certain Bureau of Land Management
land in the Conservation Area, comprising approximately
41,000 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled
`Spangler Hills Proposed Expansion Study Area' and
dated January 23, 2015;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) certain Bureau of Land Management
land in the Conservation Area, comprising approximately
680 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled
`El Mirage Proposed Expansion Study Area' and dated
January 21, 2015; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(C) certain Bureau of Land Management
land in the Conservation Area, comprising approximately
51,600 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled
`Johnson Valley Proposed Expansion Study Area' and
dated September 27, 2016.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) Requirements.--In preparing the study under
paragraph (1), the Secretary shall--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) seek input from stakeholders,
including--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(i) the State, including--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(I) the California
Public Utilities Commission;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(II) the California
Energy Commission;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(ii) San Bernardino County,
California;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(iii) the public;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(iv) recreational user
groups;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(v) conservation
organizations;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(vi) the Southern California
Edison Company;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(vii) the Pacific Gas and
Electric Company; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(viii) other Federal agencies,
including the Department of Defense;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) explore the feasibility of--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(i) expanding the southern
boundary of the off-highway vehicle recreation
area described in subsection (a)(1)(C) to
include previously disturbed land;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(ii) establishing a right-of-way
for off-highway vehicle use in the areas
identified in paragraph (2) to the extent
necessary to connect the noncontiguous areas of
the Johnson Valley National Off-Highway Vehicle
Recreation Area;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(C) identify and exclude from
consideration any land that--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(i) is managed for conservation
purposes;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(ii) may be suitable for
renewable energy development; or</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(iii) may be necessary for
energy transmission; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(D) not recommend or approve expansion
of national off-highway recreation areas within the
Conservation Area that collectively would exceed the
total acres administratively designated for off-highway
recreation within the Conservation Area as of the day
before the date of enactment of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (Public Law 113-
66; 127 Stat. 672).</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(4) Applicable law.--The Secretary shall
consider the information and recommendations of the study
completed under paragraph (1) to determine the impacts of
expanding off-highway vehicle recreation areas designated or
expanded by subsection (a) on the Conservation Area, in
accordance with--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) the National Environmental Policy
Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.);</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) the Endangered Species Act of 1973
(16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.); and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(C) any other applicable law (including
regulations), plan, and the Desert Renewable Energy
Conservation Plan.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(5) Submission to congress.--On completion of
the study under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit the
study to--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) the Committee on Natural Resources
of the House of Representatives; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) the Committee on Energy and Natural
Resources of the Senate.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(6) Authorization for expansion.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) In general.--On completion of the
study under paragraph (1) and in accordance with all
applicable laws (including regulations), the Secretary
shall authorize the expansion of the off-highway
vehicle recreation areas recommended under the
study.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) Management.--Any land within the
expanded areas under subparagraph (A) shall be managed
in accordance with this section.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(g) Southern California Edison Company Utility
Facilities and Rights-of-Way.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) Effect of title.--Nothing in this title--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) terminates any validly issued right-
of-way for the customary operation, maintenance,
upgrade, repair, relocation within an existing right-
of-way, replacement, or other authorized energy
transport facility activities (including the use of any
mechanized vehicle, helicopter, and other aerial
device) in a right-of-way issued, granted, or permitted
to Southern California Edison Company (including any
predecessor or successor in interest or assign) that is
located on land included in--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(i) the El Mirage Off-Highway
Vehicle Recreation Area;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(ii) the Spangler Hills National
Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area;
or</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(iii) the Stoddard Valley
National Off Highway Vehicle Recreation
Area;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) affects the application, siting,
route selection, right-of-way acquisition, or
construction of the Coolwater-Lugo transmission
project, as may be approved by the California Public
Utilities Commission and the Bureau of Land Management;
or</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(C) prohibits the upgrading or
replacement of any Southern California Edison Company--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(i) utility facility, including
such a utility facility known on the date of
enactment of this title as--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(I) `Gale-PS 512
transmission lines or rights-of-way';
or</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(II) `Patio, Jack Ranch,
and Kenworth distribution circuits or
rights-of-way'; or</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(ii) energy transport facility
in a right-of-way issued, granted, or permitted
by the Secretary adjacent to a utility facility
referred to in clause (i).</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Plans for access.--The Secretary, in
consultation with the Southern California Edison Company, shall
publish plans for regular and emergency access by the Southern
California Edison Company to the rights-of-way of the Company
by the date that is 1 year after the later of--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) the date of enactment of this title;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) the date of issuance of a new energy
transport facility right-of-way within--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(i) the El Mirage Off-Highway
Vehicle Recreation Area;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(ii) the Spangler Hills National
Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area;
or</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(iii) the Stoddard Valley
National Off Highway Vehicle Recreation
Area.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(h) Pacific Gas and Electric Company Utility Facilities
and Rights-of-Way.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) Effect of title.--Nothing in this title--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) terminates 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
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 the Spangler Hills National Off-
Highway Vehicle Recreation Area; or</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) prohibits the upgrading or
replacement of any--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(i) utility facilities of the
Pacific Gas and Electric Company, including
those utility facilities known on the date of
enactment of this title as--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(I) `Gas Transmission
Line 311 or rights-of-way';
or</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(II) `Gas Transmission
Line 372 or rights-of-way';
or</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(ii) 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 clause (i).</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Plans for access.--Not later than 1 year
after the date of enactment of this title or the issuance of a
new utility facility right-of-way within the Spangler Hills
National Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area, whichever is
later, 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 rights-
of-way of the Pacific Gas and Electric Company.</DELETED>
<DELETED>``TITLE XVII--ALABAMA HILLS NATIONAL SCENIC AREA</DELETED>
<DELETED>``SEC. 1701. DEFINITIONS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``In this title:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) Management plan.--The term `management plan'
means the management plan for the National Scenic Area
developed under section 1703(a).</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Map.--The term `Map' means the map entitled
`Proposed Alabama Hills National Scenic Area' and dated
September 8, 2014.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) Motorized vehicle.--The term `motorized
vehicle' means a motorized or mechanized vehicle and includes,
when used by a utility, mechanized equipment, a helicopter, and
any other aerial device necessary to maintain electrical or
communications infrastructure.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(4) National scenic area.--The term `National
Scenic Area' means the Alabama Hills National Scenic Area
established by section 1702(a).</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(5) Secretary.--The term `Secretary' means the
Secretary of the Interior.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(6) State.--The term `State' means the State of
California.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(7) Tribe.--The term `Tribe' means the Lone Pine
Paiute-Shoshone Tribe.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(8) Utility facility.--The term `utility
facility' means any existing or future--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) water system facility, including
aqueducts, streams, ditches, and canals;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) water facility, including flow
measuring stations, gauges, gates, valves, piping,
conduits, fencing, and electrical power and
communications devices and systems;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(C) electric generation facility,
electric storage facility, or overhead or underground
electrical supply system or communication system,
consisting of electric substations, electric lines,
poles and towers made of various materials, `H' frame
structures, guy wires and anchors, crossarms, wires,
underground conduits, cables, vaults, manholes,
handholes, above-ground enclosures, markers and
concrete pads, or other fixtures, appliances, or
communication circuits; or</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(D) other fixture, appliance, or
appurtenance that is--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(i) connected with a facility or
system described in subparagraph (C);</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(ii) necessary or convenient for
the construction, operation, regulation,
control, grounding, and maintenance of electric
generation, storage, lines, and communication
circuits; or</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(iii) used for the purpose of--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(I) transmitting
information relating to this title;
or</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(II) generating,
storing, distributing, regulating, or
controlling electric energy to be used
for light, heat, power, communication,
or other purposes.</DELETED>
<DELETED>``SEC. 1702. ALABAMA HILLS NATIONAL SCENIC AREA,
CALIFORNIA.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(a) Establishment.--Subject to valid existing rights,
there is established in Inyo County, California, the Alabama Hills
National Scenic Area, to be comprised of the approximately 18,610 acres
generally depicted on the Map as `National Scenic Area'.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(b) Purpose.--The purpose of the National Scenic Area is
to conserve, protect, and enhance for the benefit, use, and enjoyment
of present and future generations the nationally significant scenic,
cultural, geological, educational, biological, historical,
recreational, cinematographic, and scientific resources of the National
Scenic Area managed consistent with section 302(a) of the Federal Land
Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1732(a)).</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(c) Map; Legal Descriptions.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) In general.--As soon as practicable after
the date of enactment of this title, the Secretary shall file a
map and a legal description of the National Scenic Area with--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) the Committee on Energy and Natural
Resources of the Senate; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) the Committee on Natural Resources
of the House of Representatives.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Force of law.--The map and legal
descriptions filed under paragraph (1) shall have the same
force and effect as if included in this title, except that the
Secretary may correct any clerical and typographical errors in
the map and legal descriptions.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) Public availability.--Each map and legal
description filed under paragraph (1) shall be on file and
available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of
the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(d) Administration.--The Secretary shall manage the
National Scenic Area--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) as a component of the National Landscape
Conservation System;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) so as not to impact the future continuing
operation and maintenance of any activities associated with
valid, existing rights, including water rights;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) in a manner that conserves, protects, and
enhances the resources and values of the National Scenic Area
described in subsection (b); and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(4) in accordance with--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) the Federal Land Policy and
Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et
seq.);</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) this title; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(C) any other applicable laws.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(e) Management.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall allow only
such uses of the National Scenic Area as the Secretary
determines would support the purposes of the National Scenic
Area as described in subsection (b).</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Recreational activities.--Except as
otherwise provided in this title or other applicable law, or as
the Secretary determines to be necessary for public health and
safety, the Secretary shall allow existing recreational uses of
the National Scenic Area to continue, including hiking,
mountain biking, rock climbing, sightseeing, horseback riding,
hunting, fishing, and appropriate authorized motorized vehicle
use.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) Motorized vehicles.--Except as otherwise
specified in this title, or as necessary for administrative
purposes or to respond to an emergency, the use of motorized
vehicles in the National Scenic Area shall be permitted only
on--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) roads and trails designated by the
Director of the Bureau of Land Management for use of
motorized vehicles as part of a management plan
sustaining a semiprimitive motorized experience;
or</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) county-maintained roads in
accordance with applicable State and county
laws.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(f) No Buffer Zones.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) In general.--Nothing in this title creates a
protective perimeter or buffer zone around the National Scenic
Area.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Activities outside national scenic area.--
The fact that an activity or use on land outside the National
Scenic Area can be seen or heard within the National Scenic
Area shall not preclude the activity or use outside the
boundaries of the National Scenic Area.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(g) Access.--The Secretary shall continue to provide
private landowners adequate access to inholdings in the National Scenic
Area.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(h) Filming.--Nothing in this title prohibits filming
(including commercial film production, student filming, and still
photography) within the National Scenic Area--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) subject to--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) such reasonable regulations,
policies, and practices as the Secretary considers to
be necessary; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) applicable law; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) in a manner consistent with the purposes
described in subsection (b).</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(i) Fish and Wildlife.--Nothing in this title affects
the jurisdiction or responsibilities of the State with respect to fish
and wildlife.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(j) Livestock.--The grazing of livestock in the National
Scenic Area, including grazing under the Alabama Hills allotment and
the George Creek allotment, as established before the date of enactment
of this title, shall be permitted to continue--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) subject to--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) such reasonable regulations,
policies, and practices as the Secretary considers to
be necessary; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) applicable law; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) in a manner consistent with the purposes
described in subsection (b).</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(k) Overflights.--Nothing in this title restricts or
precludes flights over the National Scenic Area or overflights that can
be seen or heard within the National Scenic Area, including--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) transportation, sightseeing and filming
flights, general aviation planes, helicopters, hang gliders,
and balloonists, for commercial or recreational
purposes;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) low-level overflights of military
aircraft;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) flight testing and evaluation;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(4) the designation or creation of new units of
special use airspace, or the establishment of military flight
training routes, over the National Scenic Area; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(5) the use, including take-off and landing, of
helicopters and other aerial devices within valid rights-of-way
to construct or maintain energy transport facilities.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(l) Withdrawal.--Subject to the provisions of this title
and valid rights in existence on the date of enactment of this title,
including rights established by prior withdrawals, the Federal land
within the National Scenic Area is withdrawn from all forms of--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) entry, appropriation, or disposal under the
public land laws;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) location, entry, and patent under the mining
laws; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) disposition under all laws pertaining to
mineral and geothermal leasing or mineral materials.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(m) Wildland Fire Operations.--Nothing in this title
prohibits the Secretary, in cooperation with other Federal, State, and
local agencies, as appropriate, from conducting wildland fire
operations in the National Scenic Area, consistent with the purposes
described in subsection (b).</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(n) Grants; Cooperative Agreements.--The Secretary may
make grants to, or enter into cooperative agreements with, State,
tribal, and local governmental entities and private entities to conduct
research, interpretation, or public education or to carry out any other
initiative relating to the restoration, conservation, or management of
the National Scenic Area.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(o) Air and Water Quality.--Nothing in this title
modifies any standard governing air or water quality outside of the
boundaries of the National Scenic Area.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(p) Utility Facilities and Rights-of-Way.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) Effect of title.--Nothing in this title--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) affects the existence, use,
operation, maintenance (including vegetation control),
repair, construction, reconfiguration, expansion,
inspection, renewal, reconstruction, alteration,
addition, relocation, improvement, funding, removal, or
replacement of any utility facility or appurtenant
right-of-way within or adjacent to the National Scenic
Area;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) subject to subsection (e), affects
necessary or efficient access to utility facilities or
rights-of-way within or adjacent to the National Scenic
Area; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(C) precludes the Secretary from
authorizing the establishment of new utility facility
rights-of-way (including instream sites, routes, and
areas) within the National Scenic Area in a manner that
minimizes harm to the purpose of the National Scenic
Area as described in subsection (b)--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(i) in accordance with the
National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42
U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) and any other applicable
law;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(ii) subject to such terms and
conditions as the Secretary determines to be
appropriate; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(iii) that are determined by the
Secretary to be the only technical or feasible
location, following consideration of
alternatives within existing rights-of-way or
outside of the National Scenic Area.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Management plan.--Consistent with this
title, the Management Plan shall establish plans for
maintenance of public utility and other rights-of-way within
the National Scenic Area.</DELETED>
<DELETED>``SEC. 1703. MANAGEMENT PLAN.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(a) In General.--Not later than 3 years after the date
of enactment of this title, in accordance with subsections (b) and (c),
the Secretary shall develop a comprehensive plan for the long-term
management of the National Scenic Area.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(b) Consultation.--In developing the management plan,
the Secretary shall consult with--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) appropriate State, tribal, and local
governmental entities, including Inyo County, the Los Angeles
Department of Water and Power, and the Tribe;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) investor-owned utilities, including Southern
California Edison Company;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) the Alabama Hills Stewardship Group;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(4) members of the public.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(c) Requirement.--In accordance with this title, the
management plan shall establish plans for maintenance of public utility
and other rights-of-way within the National Scenic Area.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(d) Incorporation.--In developing the management plan,
in accordance with this section, the Secretary shall allow, in
perpetuity, casual use mining limited to the use of hand tools, metal
detectors, hand-fed dry washers, vacuum cleaners, gold pans, small
sluices, and similar items.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(e) Interim Management.--Pending completion of the
management plan, the Secretary shall manage the National Scenic Area in
accordance with section 1702(b).</DELETED>
<DELETED>``SEC. 1704. LAND TAKEN INTO TRUST FOR LONE PINE PAIUTE-
SHOSHONE RESERVATION.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(a) Trust Land.--As soon as practicable after the date
of enactment of this title, the Secretary shall take the approximately
132 acres of Federal land depicted on the Map as `Lone Pine Paiute-
Shoshone Reservation Addition' into trust for the benefit of the Tribe,
subject to the conditions that--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) the land shall be subject to all easements,
covenants, conditions, restrictions, withdrawals, and other
matters of record in existence on the date of enactment of this
title; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) the Federal land over which the right-of-way
for the Los Angeles Aqueduct is located, generally described as
the 250-foot-wide right-of-way granted to the City of Los
Angeles pursuant to the Act of June 30, 1906 (34 Stat. 801,
chapter 3926), shall not be taken into trust for the
Tribe.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(b) Reservation Land.--The land taken into trust
pursuant to subsection (a) shall be considered to be a part of the
reservation of the Tribe.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(c) Gaming Prohibition.--Land taken into trust under
subsection (a) shall not be eligible, or considered to have been taken
into trust, for gaming (within the meaning of the Indian Gaming
Regulatory Act (25 U.S.C. 2701 et seq.)).</DELETED>
<DELETED>``SEC. 1705. TRANSFER OF ADMINISTRATIVE
JURISDICTION.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``Administrative jurisdiction over the approximately 40
acres of Federal land depicted on the Map as `USFS Transfer to BLM' is
transferred from the Forest Service to the Bureau of Land
Management.</DELETED>
<DELETED>``SEC. 1706. PROTECTION OF SERVICES AND RECREATIONAL
OPPORTUNITIES.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(a) Effect of Title.--Nothing in this title limits the
provision of any commercial service for existing or historic recreation
use, as authorized by the permit process of the Bureau of Land
Management.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(b) Guided Recreational Opportunities.--Any valid
existing commercial permit to exercise guided recreational
opportunities for the public may continue as authorized on the day
before the date of enactment of this title.</DELETED>
<DELETED>``SEC. 1707. LAND CONVEYANCE TO ELIMINATE ENCROACHMENT ON
PUBLIC LAND.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(a) Definitions.--In this section:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) Authorized offer period.--The term
`authorized offer period' means the 120-day period beginning on
the date on which the required appraisal of the Federal land is
completed under subsection (c).</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Federal land.--The term `Federal land' means
the smallest parcel of land that--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) the Secretary determines can be
reasonably described in legal language and
administered; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) encompasses construction completed
by Reginald Cook as of January 15, 2015, within the
approximately 4 acres of Bureau of Land Management land
identified on the map as the `Conveyance
Area'.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) Map.--The term `map' means the map titled
`Proposed Conveyance Property', dated January 15, 2015, and on
file in the appropriate office of the Director of the Bureau of
Land Management.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(4) Reginald cook.--The term `Reginald Cook'
means Mr. Reginald Cook, the owner of property adjacent to the
land identified on the map as the `Conveyance Area'.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(b) Conveyance.--If, before the end of the authorized
offer period, Reginald Cook submits to the Secretary an offer to
acquire the Federal land consistent with subsections (d) and (e), the
Secretary shall convey to Reginald Cook, subject to valid existing
rights and on payment of the required consideration, all right, title,
and interest of the United States in and to the surface estate of the
Federal land.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(c) Appraisal.--Not later than 120 days after the date
of enactment of this title, the Secretary shall complete an appraisal
of the Federal land in accordance with--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal
Land Acquisitions; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) the Uniform Standards of Professional
Appraisal Practice.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(d) Consideration.--As consideration for the conveyance
of the Federal land, Reginald Cook shall pay to the United States, for
deposit in the general fund of the Treasury, an amount equal to the
appraised value of the Federal land determined under subsection
(c).</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(e) Conditions.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) Payment of costs of conveyance.--Reginald
Cook shall cover any administrative costs incurred by the
Secretary to carry out the conveyance of the Federal land,
including the costs of any required environmental, wildlife,
cultural, or historical resources study.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Release.--As a condition of the conveyance
of the Federal land, Reginald Cook shall agree in writing to
release and indemnify the United States from any claims or
liabilities that may arise from use of the Federal land by the
United States or Reginald Cook before the date of the
conveyance.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(f) Access.--The Secretary shall continue to provide to
Reginald Cook access to the property of Reginald Cook, subject to part
2800 of title 43, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor
regulations).</DELETED>
<DELETED>``TITLE XVIII--MISCELLANEOUS</DELETED>
<DELETED>``SEC. 1801. TRANSFER OF LAND TO ANZA-BORREGO DESERT STATE
PARK.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(a) In General.--On termination of all mining claims to
the land described in subsection (b), the Secretary shall transfer the
land described in that subsection to the State.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(b) Description of Land.--The land referred to in
subsection (a) is certain Bureau of Land Management land in San Diego
County, California, comprising approximately 934 acres, as generally
depicted on the map entitled `Table Mountain Wilderness Study Area
Proposed Transfer to the State' and dated July 15, 2009.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(c) Management.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) In general.--The land transferred under
subsection (a) shall be managed in accordance with the
provisions of the California Wilderness Act (California Public
Resources Code sections 5093.30-5093.40).</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Withdrawal.--Subject to valid existing
rights, the land transferred under subsection (a) is withdrawn
from--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) all forms of entry, appropriation,
or disposal under the public land laws;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) location, entry, and patent under
the mining laws; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(C) disposition under all laws relating
to mineral and geothermal leasing.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) Reversion.--If the State ceases to manage
the land transferred under subsection (a) as part of the State
Park System or in a manner inconsistent with the California
Wilderness Act (California Public Resources Code sections
5093.30-5093.40), the land shall revert to the Secretary at the
discretion of the Secretary, to be managed as a Wilderness
Study Area.</DELETED>
<DELETED>``SEC. 1802. MILITARY ACTIVITIES.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``Nothing in this title--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) restricts or precludes Department of Defense
motorized access by land or air--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) to respond to an emergency within a
wilderness area designated by this Act; or</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) to control access to the emergency
site;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) prevents nonmechanized military training
activities previously conducted on wilderness areas designated
by this title that are consistent with--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131
et seq.); and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) all applicable laws (including
regulations);</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) restricts or precludes low-level overflights
of military aircraft over the areas designated as wilderness,
national monuments, special management areas, or recreation
areas by this Act, including military overflights that can be
seen or heard within the designated areas;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(4) restricts or precludes flight testing and
evaluation in the areas described in paragraph (3);
or</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(5) restricts or precludes the designation or
creation of new units of special use airspace, or the
establishment of military flight training routes, over the
areas described in paragraph (3).</DELETED>
<DELETED>``SEC. 1803. CLIMATE CHANGE AND WILDLIFE CORRIDORS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(a) In General.--The Secretary shall--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) assess the impacts of climate change on the
Conservation Area; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) establish policies and procedures to ensure
the preservation of wildlife corridors and facilitate species
migration likely to occur due to climate change.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(b) Study.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) In general.--As soon as practicable, but not
later than 2 years, after the date of enactment of this title,
the Secretary shall complete a study regarding the impact of
global climate change on the Conservation Area.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Components.--The study under paragraph (1)
shall--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) identify the species migrating, or
likely to migrate, due to climate change;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) examine the impacts and potential
impacts of climate change on--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(i) plants, insects, and
animals;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(ii) soil;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(iii) air quality;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(iv) water quality and quantity;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(v) species migration and
survival;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(C) identify critical wildlife and
species migration corridors recommended for
preservation; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(D) include recommendations for ensuring
the biological connectivity of public land managed by
the Secretary and the Secretary of Defense throughout
the Conservation Area.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) Rights-of-way.--The Secretary shall consider
the information and recommendations of the study under
paragraph (1) to determine the individual and cumulative
impacts of rights-of-way for projects in the Conservation Area,
in accordance with--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) the National Environmental Policy
Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.);</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) the Endangered Species Act of 1973
(16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.); and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(C) any other applicable law.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(c) Land Management Plans.--The Secretary shall
incorporate into all land management plans applicable to the
Conservation Area the findings and recommendations of the study
completed under subsection (b).</DELETED>
<DELETED>``SEC. 1804. PROHIBITED USES OF ACQUIRED, DONATED, AND
CONSERVATION LAND.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(a) Definitions.--In this section:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) Acquired land.--The term `acquired land'
means any land acquired within the Conservation Area using
amounts from the land and water conservation fund established
under section 200302 of title 54, United States Code.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Conservation land.--The term `conservation
land' means any land within the Conservation Area that is
designated to satisfy the conditions of a Federal habitat
conservation plan, general conservation plan, or State natural
communities conservation plan, including--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) national conservation land
established pursuant to section 2002(b)(2)(D) of the
Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (16 U.S.C.
7202(b)(2)(D)); and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) areas of critical environmental
concern established pursuant to section 202(c)(3) of
the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43
U.S.C. 1712(c)(3)).</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) Donated land.--The term `donated land' means
any private land donated to the United States for conservation
purposes in the Conservation Area.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(4) Donor.--The term `donor' means an individual
or entity that donates private land within the Conservation
Area to the United States.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(5) Secretary.--The term `Secretary' means the
Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the
Bureau of Land Management.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(b) Prohibitions.--Except as provided in subsection (c),
the Secretary shall not authorize the use of acquired land,
conservation land, or donated land within the Conservation Area for any
activities contrary to the conservation purposes for which the land was
acquired, designated, or donated, including--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) disposal;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) rights-of-way;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) leases;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(4) livestock grazing;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(5) infrastructure development, except as
provided in subsection (c);</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(6) mineral entry; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(7) off-highway vehicle use, except on--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) designated routes;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) off-highway vehicle areas designated
by law; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(C) administratively designated open
areas.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(c) Exceptions.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) Authorization by secretary.--Subject to
paragraph (2), the Secretary may authorize limited exceptions
to prohibited uses of acquired land or donated land in the
Conservation Area if--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) a right-of-way application for a
renewable energy development project or associated
energy transport facility on acquired land or donated
land was submitted to the Bureau of Land Management on
or before December 1, 2009; or</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) after the completion and
consideration of an analysis under the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et
seq.), the Secretary has determined that proposed use
is in the public interest.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Conditions.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) In general.--If the Secretary grants
an exception to the prohibition under paragraph (1),
the Secretary shall require the permittee to donate
private land of comparable value located within the
Conservation Area to the United States to mitigate the
use.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) Approval.--The private land to be
donated under subparagraph (A) shall be approved by the
Secretary after--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(i) consultation, to the maximum
extent practicable, with the donor of the
private land proposed for nonconservation uses;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(ii) an opportunity for public
comment regarding the donation.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(d) Existing Agreements.--Nothing in this section
affects permitted or prohibited uses of donated land or acquired land
in the Conservation Area established in any easements, deed
restrictions, memoranda of understanding, or other agreements in
existence on the date of enactment of this title.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(e) Deed Restrictions.--Effective beginning on the date
of enactment of this title, within the Conservation Area, the Secretary
may--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) accept deed restrictions requested by
landowners for land donated to, or otherwise acquired by, the
United States; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) consistent with existing rights, create deed
restrictions, easements, or other third-party rights relating
to any public land determined by the Secretary to be
necessary--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) to fulfill the mitigation
requirements resulting from the development of
renewable resources; or</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) to satisfy the conditions of--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(i) a habitat conservation plan
or general conservation plan established
pursuant to section 10 of the Endangered
Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1539);
or</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(ii) a natural communities
conservation plan approved by the
State.</DELETED>
<DELETED>``SEC. 1805. TRIBAL USES AND INTERESTS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(a) Access.--The Secretary shall ensure access to areas
designated under this Act by members of Indian tribes for traditional
cultural and religious purposes, consistent with applicable law,
including Public Law 95-341 (commonly known as the `American Indian
Religious Freedom Act') (42 U.S.C. 1996).</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(b) Temporary Closure.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) In general.--In accordance with applicable
law, including Public Law 95-341 (commonly known as the
`American Indian Religious Freedom Act') (42 U.S.C. 1996), and
subject to paragraph (2), the Secretary, on request of an
Indian tribe or Indian religious community, shall temporarily
close to general public use any portion of an area designated
as a national monument, special management area, wild and
scenic river, area of critical environmental concern, or
National Park System unit under this Act (referred to in this
subsection as a `designated area') to protect the privacy of
traditional cultural and religious activities in the designated
area by members of the Indian tribe or Indian religious
community.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Limitation.--In closing a portion of a
designated area under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall limit
the closure to the smallest practicable area for the minimum
period necessary for the traditional cultural and religious
activities.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(c) Tribal Cultural Resources Management Plan.--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) In general.--Not later than 2 years after
the date of enactment of this title, the Secretary of the
Interior shall develop and implement a tribal cultural
resources management plan to identify, protect, and conserve
cultural resources of Indian tribes associated with the Xam
Kwatchan Trail network extending from Avikwaame (Spirit
Mountain, Nevada) to Avikwlal (Pilot Knob,
California).</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Consultation.--The Secretary shall consult
on the development and implementation of the tribal cultural
resources management plan under paragraph (1) with--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) each of--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(i) the Chemehuevi Indian
Tribe;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(ii) the Hualapai Tribal
Nation;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(iii) the Fort Mojave Indian
Tribe;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(iv) the Colorado River Indian
Tribes;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(v) the Quechan Indian Tribe;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(vi) the Cocopah Indian Tribe;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) the Advisory Council on Historic
Preservation.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) Resource protection.--The tribal cultural
resources management plan developed under paragraph (1) shall--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) be based on a completed tribal
cultural resources survey; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) include procedures for identifying,
protecting, and preserving petroglyphs, ancient trails,
intaglios, sleeping circles, artifacts, and other
resources of cultural, archaeological, or historical
significance in accordance with all applicable laws and
policies, including--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(i) chapter 2003 of title 54,
United States Code;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(ii) Public Law 95-341 (commonly
known as the `American Indian Religious Freedom
Act') (42 U.S.C. 1996);</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(iii) the Archaeological
Resources Protection Act of 1979 (16 U.S.C.
470aa et seq.);</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(iv) the Native American Graves
Protection and Repatriation Act (25 U.S.C. 3001
et seq.); and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(v) Public Law 103-141 (commonly
known as the `Religious Freedom Restoration Act
of 1993') (42 U.S.C. 2000bb et seq.).</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(d) Withdrawal.--Subject to valid existing rights, all
Federal land within the area administratively withdrawn and known as
the `Indian Pass Withdrawal Area' is permanently withdrawn from--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) all forms of entry, appropriation, or
disposal under the public land laws;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) location, entry, and patent under the mining
laws; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) right-of-way leasing and disposition under
all laws relating to minerals or solar, wind, or geothermal
energy.</DELETED>
<DELETED>``SEC. 1806. RELEASE OF FEDERAL REVERSIONARY LAND
INTERESTS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(a) Definitions.--In this section:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) 1932 act.--The term `1932 Act' means the Act
of June 18, 1932 (47 Stat. 324, chapter 270).</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) District.--The term `District' means the
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(b) Release.--Subject to valid existing claims perfected
prior to the effective date of the 1932 Act and the reservation of
minerals set forth in the 1932 Act, the Secretary shall release,
convey, or otherwise quitclaim to the District, in a form recordable in
local county records, and subject to the approval of the District,
after consultation and without monetary consideration, all right,
title, and remaining interest of the United States in and to the land
that was conveyed to the District pursuant to the 1932 Act or any other
law authorizing conveyance subject to restrictions or reversionary
interests retained by the United States, on request by the
District.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(c) Terms and Conditions.--A conveyance authorized by
subsection (b) shall be subject to the following terms and
conditions:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) The District shall cover, or reimburse the
Secretary for, the costs incurred by the Secretary to make the
conveyance, including title searches, surveys, deed
preparation, attorneys' fees, and similar expenses.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) By accepting the conveyances, the District
agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the United States with
regard to any boundary dispute relating to any parcel conveyed
under this section.''.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Conforming Amendments.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) Designation.--Section 2945 of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (division B
of Public Law 113-66; 127 Stat. 1038) is amended--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) in the section heading, by inserting
``national'' after ``valley'';</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) in subsection (a), by inserting
``National'' after ``Valley'' in the matter preceding
paragraph (1); and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) in subsections (b), (c), and (d), by
inserting ``National'' after ``Valley'' each place it
appears.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Cross-reference.--Section 2942(c)(3) of the
Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014
(division B of Public Law 113-66; 127 Stat. 1037) is amended by
inserting ``National'' after ``Valley''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 102. VISITOR CENTER.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Title IV of the California Desert Protection Act of 1994
(16 U.S.C. 410aaa-21 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the
following:</DELETED>
<DELETED>``SEC. 408. VISITOR CENTER.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(a) In General.--The Secretary may acquire not more than
5 acres of land and interests in land, and improvements on the land and
interests, outside the boundaries of Joshua Tree National Park, in the
unincorporated village of Joshua Tree, for the purpose of operating a
visitor center.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(b) Boundary.--The Secretary shall modify the boundary
of the park to include the land acquired under this section as a
noncontiguous parcel.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(c) Administration.--Land and facilities acquired under
this section--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) may include the property owned (as of the
date of enactment of this section) by the Joshua Tree National
Park Association and commonly referred to as the `Joshua Tree
National Park Visitor Center';</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) shall be administered by the Secretary as
part of the park; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) may be acquired only with the consent of the
owner, by donation, purchase with donated or appropriated
funds, or exchange.''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 103. CALIFORNIA STATE SCHOOL LAND.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Section 707 of the California Desert Protection Act of
1994 (16 U.S.C. 410aaa-77) is amended--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) in subsection (a)--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) in the first sentence--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) by striking ``Upon request of
the California State Lands Commission
(hereinafter in this section referred to as the
`Commission'), the Secretary shall enter into
negotiations for an agreement'' and inserting
the following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall negotiate
in good faith to reach an agreement with the California State
Lands Commission (referred to in this section as the
`Commission')''; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) by inserting ``, national
monuments,'' after ``more of the wilderness
areas''; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) in the second sentence, by striking
``The Secretary shall negotiate in good faith to'' and
inserting the following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Agreement.--To the maximum extent
practicable, not later than 10 years after the date of
enactment of this title, the Secretary shall'';</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) in subsection (b)(1), by inserting ``,
national monuments,'' after ``wilderness areas''; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) in subsection (c), by adding at the end the
following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(5) Special deposit fund account.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) In general.--Assembled land
exchanges may be used to carry out this section through
the sale of surplus Federal property and subsequent
acquisitions of State school land.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) Receipts.--Past and future receipts
from the sale of property described in subsection (a),
less any costs incurred related to the sale, shall be
deposited in a Special Deposit Fund Account established
in the Treasury.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(C) Use.--Funds accumulated in the
Special Deposit Fund Account may be used by the
Secretary, without an appropriation, to acquire State
school lands or interest in the land consistent with
this section.''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 104. DESIGNATION OF WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Section 3(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C.
1274(a)) is amended--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) in paragraph (196), by striking subparagraph
(A) and inserting the following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A)(i) The approximately 1.4-mile
segment of the Amargosa River in the State of
California, from the private property boundary in sec.
19, T. 22 N., R. 7 E., to 100 feet downstream of
Highway 178, to be administered by the Secretary of the
Interior as a scenic river as an addition to the wild
and scenic river segments of the Amargosa River on
publication by the Secretary of a notice in the Federal
Register that sufficient inholdings within the
boundaries of the segments have been acquired as scenic
easements or in fee title to establish a manageable
addition to those segments.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(ii) The approximately 6.1-mile segment
of the Amargosa River in the State of California, from
100 feet downstream of the State Highway 178 crossing
to 100 feet upstream of the Tecopa Hot Springs Road
crossing, to be administered by the Secretary of the
Interior as a scenic river.''; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) by adding at the end the following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(213) Surprise canyon creek, california.--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) In general.--The following segments
of Surprise Canyon Creek in the State of California, to
be administered by the Secretary of the
Interior:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(i) The approximately 5.3 miles
of Surprise Canyon Creek from the confluence of
Frenchman's Canyon and Water Canyon to 100 feet
upstream of Chris Wicht Camp, as a wild
river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(ii) The approximately 1.8 miles
of Surprise Canyon Creek from 100 feet upstream
of Chris Wicht Camp to the southern boundary of
sec. 14, T. 21 N., R. 44 E., as a recreational
river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) Effect on historic mining
structures.--Nothing in this paragraph affects the
historic mining structures associated with the former
Panamint Mining District.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(214) Deep creek, california.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) In general.--The following segments
of Deep Creek in the State of California, to be
administered by the Secretary of Agriculture:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(i) The approximately 6.5-mile
segment from 0.125 mile downstream of the
Rainbow Dam site in sec. 33, T. 2 N., R. 2 W.,
to 0.25 miles upstream of the Road 3N34
crossing, as a wild river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(ii) The 0.5-mile segment from
0.25 mile upstream of the Road 3N34 crossing to
0.25 mile downstream of the Road 3N34 crossing,
as a scenic river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(iii) The 2.5-mile segment from
0.25 miles downstream of the Road 3 N. 34
crossing to 0.25 miles upstream of the Trail
2W01 crossing, as a wild river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(iv) The 0.5-mile segment from
0.25 miles upstream of the Trail 2W01 crossing
to 0.25 mile downstream of the Trail 2W01
crossing, as a scenic river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(v) The 10-mile segment from
0.25 miles downstream of the Trail 2W01
crossing to the upper limit of the Mojave dam
flood zone in sec. 17, T. 3 N., R. 3 W., as a
wild river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(vi) The 11-mile segment of
Holcomb Creek from 100 yards downstream of the
Road 3N12 crossing to .25 miles downstream of
Holcomb Crossing, as a recreational
river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(vii) The 3.5-mile segment of
the Holcomb Creek from 0.25 miles downstream of
Holcomb Crossing to the Deep Creek confluence,
as a wild river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) Effect on ski operations.--Nothing
in this paragraph affects--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(i) the operations of the Snow
Valley Ski Resort; or</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(ii) the State regulation of
water rights and water quality associated with
the operation of the Snow Valley Ski
Resort.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(215) Whitewater river, california.--The
following segments of the Whitewater River in the State of
California, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture
and the Secretary of the Interior, acting jointly:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) The 5.8-mile segment of the North
Fork Whitewater River from the source of the River near
Mt. San Gorgonio to the confluence with the Middle
Fork, as a wild river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) The 6.4-mile segment of the Middle
Fork Whitewater River from the source of the River to
the confluence with the South Fork, as a wild
river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(C) The 1-mile segment of the South Fork
Whitewater River from the confluence of the River with
the East Fork to the section line between sections 32
and 33, T. 1 S., R. 2 E., as a wild river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(D) The 1-mile segment of the South Fork
Whitewater River from the section line between sections
32 and 33, T. 1 S., R. 2 E., to the section line
between sections 33 and 34, T. 1 S., R. 2 E., as a
recreational river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(E) The 4.9-mile segment of the South
Fork Whitewater River from the section line between
sections 33 and 34, T. 1 S., R. 2 E., to the confluence
with the Middle Fork, as a wild river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(F) The 5.4-mile segment of the main
stem of the Whitewater River from the confluence of the
South and Middle Forks to the San Gorgonio Wilderness
boundary, as a wild river.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(G) The 3.6-mile segment of the main
stem of the Whitewater River from the San Gorgonio
Wilderness boundary to .25 miles upstream of the
southern boundary of section 35, T. 2 S., R. 3 E., as a
recreational river.''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 105. CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Short Title.--Section 1 of the California Desert
Protection Act of 1994 (16 U.S.C. 410aaa note; Public Law 103-433) is
amended by striking ``1 and 2, and titles I through IX'' and inserting
``1, 2, and 3, titles I through IX, and titles XIII through
XVIII''.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Definitions.--The California Desert Protection Act of
1994 (Public Law 103-433; 108 Stat. 4481) is amended by inserting after
section 2 the following:</DELETED>
<DELETED>``SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(a) Titles I Through IX.--In titles I through IX, the
term `this Act' means only--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) sections 1 and 2; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) titles I through IX.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(b) Titles XIII Through XVIII.--In titles XIII through
XVIII:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) Conservation area.--The term `Conservation
Area' means the California Desert Conservation Area.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Secretary.--The term `Secretary' means--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) with respect to land under the
jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior, the
Secretary of the Interior; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) with respect to land under the
jurisdiction of the Secretary of Agriculture, the
Secretary of Agriculture.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) State.--The term `State' means the State of
California.''.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Administration of Wilderness Areas.--Section 103 of
the California Desert Protection Act of 1994 (Public Law 103-433; 108
Stat. 4481) is amended--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) by striking subsection (d) and inserting the
following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(d) No Buffer Zones.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) In general.--Congress does not intend for
the designation of wilderness areas by this Act--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) to require the additional regulation
of land adjacent to the wilderness areas; or</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) to lead to the creation of
protective perimeters or buffer zones around the
wilderness areas.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Nonwilderness activities.--Any nonwilderness
activities (including renewable energy projects, energy
transmission or telecommunications projects, mining, camping,
hunting, and military activities) in areas immediately adjacent
to the boundary of a wilderness area designated by this Act
shall not be restricted or precluded by this Act, regardless of
any actual or perceived negative impacts of the nonwilderness
activities on the wilderness area, including any potential
indirect impacts of nonwilderness activities conducted outside
the designated wilderness area on the viewshed, ambient noise
level, or air quality of wilderness area.'';</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) in subsection (f), by striking ``designated by
this title and'' and inserting ``, potential wilderness areas,
special management areas, and national monuments designated by
this title or titles XIII through XVIII''; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) in subsection (g), by inserting ``, a
potential wilderness area, a special management area, or
national monument'' before ``by this Act''.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (d) Mojave National Preserve.--Title V of the California
Desert Protection Act of 1994 (16 U.S.C. 410aaa-41 et seq.) is amended
by adding at the end the following:</DELETED>
<DELETED>``SEC. 520. NATIVE GROUNDWATER SUPPLIES.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``The Secretary shall take no action within the
Conservation Area to authorize, permit, or allow the use of any right-
of-way or lease to extract, consume, export, transfer, or distribute
groundwater for municipal, commercial, or industrial use from aquifers
supplying wild and scenic rivers, or supplying water to Areas of
Critical Environmental Concern, or underlying land managed by the
Barstow or Needles Field Offices of the Bureau of Land Management or
the National Park Service in quantities that collectively exceed the
estimated perennial safe yield or annual recharge rate, as determined
by the United States Geological Survey.''.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (e) Juniper Flats.--Section 711 of the California Desert
Protection Act of 1994 (16 U.S.C. 410aaa-81) is amended to read as
follows:</DELETED>
<DELETED>``SEC. 711. JUNIPER FLATS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``Development of renewable energy generation facilities
(excluding rights-of-way or facilities for the transmission of energy
and telecommunication facilities and infrastructure) is prohibited on
the approximately 28,000 acres of Federal land generally depicted as
`BLM Land Withdrawn from Energy Development and Power Generation' on
the map entitled `Juniper Flats' and dated September 21,
2015.''.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (f) California Military Lands Withdrawal and Overflights
Act of 1994.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) Findings.--Section 801(b)(2) of the California
Military Lands Withdrawal and Overflights Act of 1994 (16
U.S.C. 410aaa-82 note; Public Law 103-433) is amended by
inserting ``, special management areas, potential wilderness
areas,'' before ``and wilderness areas''.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Overflights; special airspace.--Section 802 of
the California Military Lands Withdrawal and Overflights Act of
1994 (16 U.S.C. 410aaa-82) is amended--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) in subsection (a), by inserting ``or
special management areas'' before ``designated by this
Act'';</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) in subsection (b), by inserting ``or
special management areas'' before ``designated by this
Act''; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) by adding at the end the
following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(d) Department of Defense Facilities.--Nothing in this
Act alters any authority of the Secretary of Defense to conduct
military operations at installations and ranges within the California
Desert Conservation Area that are authorized under any other provision
of law.''.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (g) Clarification Regarding Funding.--No additional funds
are authorized to carry out the requirements of this title and the
amendments made by this title. Such requirements shall be carried out
using amounts otherwise authorized.</DELETED>
<DELETED>TITLE II--DEVELOPMENT OF RENEWABLE ENERGY ON PUBLIC
LAND</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 201. DEFINITIONS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> In this title:</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) Fund.--The term ``Fund'' means the Renewable
Energy Resource Conservation Fund established by section
202(c).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Public land.--The term ``public land'' has the
meaning given the term ``public lands'' in section 103 of the
Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C.
1702).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the
Secretary of the Interior.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 202. DISPOSITION OF REVENUES.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Disposition of Revenues.--Of the amounts collected as
bonus bids, royalties, rentals, fees, or other payments under a right-
of-way, permit, lease, or other authorization for the development of
wind or solar energy on land managed by the Bureau of Land Management--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) 25 percent shall be paid by the Secretary of
the Treasury to the State within the boundaries of which the
income is derived;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) 25 percent shall be paid by the Secretary of
the Treasury to the one or more counties within the boundaries
of which the income is derived, to be allocated among the
counties based on the percentage of public land from which the
royalties or bonuses are derived in each county;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) 15 percent shall--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) for the 10-year period beginning on
the date of enactment of this Act, be deposited in the
Treasury of the United States to help facilitate the
processing of renewable energy permits by the Bureau of
Land Management and the United States Fish and Wildlife
Service, including the transfer of the funds to other
Federal agencies and State agencies to facilitate the
processing of renewable energy permits; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) beginning on the date that is 10 years
after the date of enactment of this Act, be deposited
in the Fund; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) 35 percent shall be deposited in the
Fund.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Payments to States and Counties.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph
(2), amounts paid to States and counties under subsection (a)
shall be used consistent with section 35 of the Mineral Leasing
Act (30 U.S.C. 191).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Impacts on federal land.--Not less than 33
percent of the amount paid to a State shall be used on an
annual basis for the purposes described in subsection
(c)(2)(A).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) No impact on payments in lieu of taxes.--
Nothing in this section impacts or reduces any payment
authorized under section 6903 of title 31, United States
Code.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Renewable Energy Resource Conservation Fund.--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) In general.--There is established in the
Treasury a fund, to be known as the ``Renewable Energy Resource
Conservation Fund'', to be administered by the Secretary for
use in regions impacted by the development of wind or solar
energy.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Use.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) In general.--Amounts in the Fund shall
be available to the Secretary, who may make amounts
available to the Secretary of Agriculture and to other
Federal or State agencies, as appropriate, for the
purposes of--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) addressing the impacts of wind
or solar development on Federal land, including
restoring and protecting--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (I) wildlife habitat for
affected species;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (II) wildlife corridors
for affected species; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (III) water resources in
areas impacted by wind or solar energy
development;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) conducting research with
regional institutions of higher education
necessary to implement restoration and
protection activities described in clause
(i);</DELETED>
<DELETED> (iii) securing recreational access
to Federal land through an easement, right-of-
way, or fee title acquisition from willing
sellers for the purpose of providing enhanced
public access to existing Federal land that is
inaccessible or significantly restricted if the
enhanced public access does not impact the
natural and cultural resource values of the
Federal land;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (iv) carrying out activities
authorized under chapter 2003 of title 54,
United States Code, in the State; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (v) establishing, operating, and
maintaining a trans-State desert tortoise
conservation center on public land along the
California-Nevada border--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (I) to support desert
tortoise research, disease monitoring,
handling training, rehabilitation, and
reintroduction;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (II) to provide temporary
quarters for animals collected from
authorized salvage from renewable
energy sites; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (III) to ensure the full
recovery and ongoing survival of the
species.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) Desert tortoise conservation.--In
carrying out subparagraph (A)(v), the Secretary shall--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) seek the participation of or
contract with qualified nongovernmental
organizations with expertise in desert tortoise
disease research and experience with desert
tortoise translocation techniques, and
scientific training of professional biologists
for handling tortoises, to staff and manage the
desert tortoise conservation center;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) ensure that the center
engages in public outreach and education on
tortoise handling; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (iii) consult with the State of
California and the State of Nevada to ensure
the center is operated consistent with State
law.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) Advisory board.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) In general.--The Secretary
shall establish an independent advisory board
composed of key stakeholders and technical
experts to provide recommendations and guidance
on the disposition of any amounts expended from
the Fund.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) Administrative costs.--
Amounts in the Fund shall not be used to fund
any of the administrative costs of the advisory
board established under clause (i).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) Mitigation requirements.--The expenditure of
funds under this subsection shall be in addition to any
mitigation requirements imposed pursuant to any law,
regulation, or term or condition of any lease, right-of-way, or
other authorization.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) Investment of fund.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) In general.--Any amounts deposited in
the Fund shall earn interest in an amount determined by
the Secretary of the Treasury on the basis of the
current average market yield on outstanding marketable
obligations of the United States of comparable
maturities.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) Use.--Any interest earned under
subparagraph (A) shall be expended in accordance with
this subsection.</DELETED>
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.
(a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``California Desert
Protection and Recreation Act of 2018''.
(b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents of this Act is as
follows:
Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.
Sec. 2. Definitions.
TITLE I--DESIGNATION OF WILDERNESS IN THE CALIFORNIA DESERT
CONSERVATION AREA
Sec. 101. California desert conservation and recreation.
TITLE II--DESIGNATION OF SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREA
Sec. 201. Vinagre Wash Special Management Area.
TITLE III--NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM ADDITIONS
Sec. 301. Death Valley National Park Boundary revision.
Sec. 302. Mojave National Preserve.
Sec. 303. Joshua Tree National Park.
TITLE IV--OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE RECREATION AREAS
Sec. 401. Off-highway vehicle recreation areas.
TITLE V--MISCELLANEOUS
Sec. 501. Transfer of land to Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.
Sec. 502. Wildlife corridors.
Sec. 503. Prohibited uses of acquired, donated, and conservation land.
Sec. 504. Tribal uses and interests.
Sec. 505. Release of Federal reversionary land interests.
Sec. 506. California State school land.
Sec. 507. Designation of wild and scenic rivers.
Sec. 508. Conforming amendments.
Sec. 509. Juniper Flats.
Sec. 510. Conforming amendments to California Military Lands Withdrawal
and Overflights Act of 1994.
Sec. 511. Desert tortoise conservation center.
SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS.
In this Act:
(1) Conservation area.--The term ``Conservation Area''
means the California Desert Conservation Area.
(2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means--
(A) the Secretary of the Interior, with respect to
public land administered by the Bureau of Land
Management; or
(B) the Secretary of Agriculture, with respect to
National Forest System land.
(3) State.--The term ``State'' means the State of
California.
TITLE I--DESIGNATION OF WILDERNESS IN THE CALIFORNIA DESERT
CONSERVATION AREA
SEC. 101. CALIFORNIA DESERT CONSERVATION AND RECREATION.
(a) Designation of Wilderness Areas to Be Administered by the
Bureau of Land Management.--Section 102 of the California Desert
Protection Act of 1994 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 103-433; 108
Stat. 4472) is amended by adding at the end the following:
``(70) Avawatz mountains wilderness.--Certain land in the
California Desert Conservation Area administered by the
Director of the Bureau of Land Management, comprising
approximately 87,700 acres, as generally depicted on the map
entitled `Avawatz Mountains Proposed Wilderness' and dated
September 9, 2014, to be known as the `Avawatz Mountains
Wilderness'.
``(71) Great falls basin wilderness.--Certain land in the
California Desert Conservation Area administered by the
Director of the Bureau of Land Management, comprising
approximately 7,870 acres, as generally depicted on the map
entitled `Great Falls Basin Proposed Wilderness' and dated
October 26, 2009, to be known as the `Great Falls Basin
Wilderness'.
``(72) Soda mountains wilderness.--Certain land in the
California Desert Conservation Area, administered by the Bureau
of Land Management, comprising approximately 79,990 acres, as
generally depicted on the map entitled `Soda Mountains Proposed
Wilderness' and dated September 12, 2014, to be known as the
`Soda Mountains Wilderness'.''.
(b) Additions to Existing Wilderness Areas Administered by the
Bureau of Land Management.--In furtherance of the purposes of the
Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), the following land in the
State is designated as wilderness and as components of the National
Wilderness Preservation System:
(1) Golden valley wilderness.--Certain land in the
Conservation Area administered by the Director of the Bureau of
Land Management, comprising approximately 1,250 acres, as
generally depicted on the map entitled ``Golden Valley Proposed
Wilderness Additions'' and dated February 20, 2016, which shall
be added to and administered as part of the ``Golden Valley
Wilderness''.
(2) Kingston range wilderness.--Certain land in the
Conservation Area administered by the Director of the Bureau of
Land Management, comprising approximately 53,320 acres, as
generally depicted on the map entitled ``Kingston Range
Proposed Wilderness Additions'' and dated July 15, 2009, which
shall be added to and administered as part of the ``Kingston
Range Wilderness''.
(c) Designation of Wilderness Areas to Be Administered by the
National Park Service.--In furtherance of the purposes of the
Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.) the following land in Death
Valley National Park is designated as wilderness and as a component of
the National Wilderness Preservation System, which shall be added to,
and administered as part of the Death Valley National Park Wilderness
established by section 601(a)(1) of the California Desert Protection
Act of 1994 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 103-433; 108 Stat. 4496):
(1) Death valley national park wilderness additions-north
eureka valley.--Approximately 11,496 acres, as generally
depicted on the map entitled ``Death Valley National Park
Proposed Wilderness Area-North Eureka Valley'', numbered 143/
100,082C, and dated October 7, 2014.
(2) Death valley national park wilderness additions-ibex.--
Approximately 23,650 acres, as generally depicted on the map
entitled ``Death Valley National Park Proposed Wilderness Area-
Ibex'', numbered 143/100,081C, and dated October 7, 2014.
(3) Death valley national park wilderness additions-
panamint valley.--Approximately 4,807 acres, as generally
depicted on the map entitled ``Death Valley National Park
Proposed Wilderness Area-Panamint Valley'', numbered 143/
100,083C, and dated October 7, 2014.
(4) Death valley national park wilderness additions-warm
springs.--Approximately 10,485 acres, as generally depicted on
the map entitled ``Death Valley National Park Proposed
Wilderness Area-Warm Spring Canyon/Galena Canyon'', numbered
143/100,084C, and dated October 7, 2014.
(5) Death valley national park wilderness additions-axe
head.--Approximately 8,638 acres, as generally depicted on the
map entitled ``Death Valley National Park Proposed Wilderness
Area-Axe Head'', numbered 143/100,085C, and dated October 7,
2014.
(6) Death valley national park wilderness additions-bowling
alley.--Approximately 32,520 acres, as generally depicted on
the map entitled ``Death Valley National Park Proposed
Wilderness Area-Bowling Alley'', numbered 143/100,086C, and
dated October 7, 2014.
(d) Additions to Existing Wilderness Area Administered by the
Forest Service.--
(1) In general.--In furtherance of the purposes of the
Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), the land described in
paragraph (2)--
(A) is designated as wilderness and as a component
of the National Wilderness Preservation System; and
(B) shall be added to and administered as part of
the San Gorgonio Wilderness established by the
Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.).
(2) Description of land.--The land referred to in paragraph
(1) is certain land in the San Bernardino National Forest,
comprising approximately 7,141 acres, as generally depicted on
the map entitled ``Proposed Sand to Snow National Monument''
and dated August 29, 2014.
(3) Fire management and related activities.--
(A) In general.--The Secretary may carry out such
activities in the wilderness area designated by
paragraph (1) as are necessary for the control of fire,
insects, and disease, in accordance with section
4(d)(1) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(1))
and House Report 98-40 of the 98th Congress.
(B) Funding priorities.--Nothing in this subsection
limits the provision of any funding for fire or fuel
management in the wilderness area designated by
paragraph (1).
(C) Revision and development of local fire
management plans.--As soon as practicable after the
date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall
amend the local fire management plans that apply to the
wilderness area designated by paragraph (1).
(D) Administration.--In accordance with
subparagraph (A) and other applicable Federal law, to
ensure a timely and efficient response to fire
emergencies in the wilderness area designated by
paragraph (1), the Secretary shall--
(i) not later than 1 year after the date of
enactment of this Act, establish agency
approval procedures (including appropriate
delegations of authority to the Forest
Supervisor, District Manager, or other agency
officials) for responding to fire emergencies
in the wilderness area designated by paragraph
(1); and
(ii) enter into agreements with appropriate
State or local firefighting agencies relating
to the wilderness area.
(e) Effect on Utility Facilities and Rights-of-way.--
(1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), nothing in this
section or an amendment made by this section terminates or
precludes the renewal or reauthorization of any valid existing
right-of-way or customary operation, maintenance, repair,
upgrading, or replacement activities in a right-of-way, issued,
granted, or permitted to the Southern California Edison Company
or predecessors, successors, or assigns of the Southern
California Edison Company that is located on land included in
the San Gorgonio Wilderness Area or the Sand to Snow National
Monument.
(2) Limitation.--The activities described in paragraph (1)
shall be conducted in a manner that minimizes the impact of the
activities resources of the San Gorgonio Wilderness Area or the
Sand to Snow National Monument.
(3) Applicable law.--In accordance with the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), any
approval required for an increase in the voltage of the
Coachella distribution circuit shall require consideration of
alternative alignments, including alignments adjacent to State
Route 62.
(f) Release of Wilderness Study Areas.--
(1) 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 a wilderness study area described
in paragraph (2) that is not designated as a wilderness area or
a wilderness addition by this Act (including an amendment made
by this Act) or any other Act enacted before the date of
enactment of this Act has been adequately studied for
wilderness designation.
(2) Description of study areas.--The study areas referred
to in subsection (a) are--
(A) the Cady Mountains Wilderness Study Area; and
(B) the Soda Mountains Wilderness Study Area.
(3) Release.--Any portion of a wilderness study area
described in paragraph (2) that is not designated as a
wilderness area or a wilderness addition by this Act (including
an amendment made by this Act) or any other Act enacted before
the date of enactment of this Act is no longer subject to
section 603(c) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of
1976 (43 U.S.C. 1782(c)).
TITLE II--DESIGNATION OF SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREA
SEC. 201. VINAGRE WASH SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREA.
Title I of the California Desert Protection Act of 1994 (16 U.S.C.
1132 note; Public Law 103-433; 108 Stat. 4472) is amended by adding at
the end the following:
``SEC. 109. VINAGRE WASH SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREA.
``(a) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) Management area.--The term `Management Area' means
the Vinagre Wash Special Management Area established by
subsection (b).
``(2) Map.--The term `map' means the map entitled `Vinagre
Wash Proposed Special Management Area' and dated November 10,
2009.
``(3) Public land.--The term `public land' has the meaning
given the term `public lands' in section 103 of the Federal
Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1702).
``(4) State.--The term `State' means the State of
California.
``(b) Establishment.--There is established the Vinagre Wash Special
Management Area in the State, to be managed by the Secretary.
``(c) Purpose.--The purpose of the Management Area is to conserve,
protect, and enhance--
``(1) the plant and wildlife values of the Management Area;
and
``(2) the outstanding and nationally significant
ecological, geological, scenic, recreational, archaeological,
cultural, historic, and other resources of the Management Area.
``(d) Boundaries.--The Management Area shall consist of the public
land in Imperial County, California, comprising approximately 81,880
acres, as generally depicted on the map.
``(e) Map; Legal Description.--
``(1) In general.--As soon as practicable, but not later
than 3 years, after the date of enactment of this section, the
Secretary shall submit a map and legal description of the
Management Area to--
``(A) the Committee on Natural Resources of the
House of Representatives; and
``(B) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
of the Senate.
``(2) Effect.--The map and legal description submitted
under paragraph (1) shall have the same force and effect as if
included in this section, except that the Secretary may correct
any errors in the map and legal description.
``(3) Availability.--Copies of the map submitted under
paragraph (1) shall be on file and available for public
inspection in--
``(A) the Office of the Director of the Bureau of
Land Management; and
``(B) the appropriate office of the Bureau of Land
Management in the State.
``(f) Management.--
``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall manage the
Management Area--
``(A) in a manner that conserves, protects, and
enhances the purposes for which the Management Area is
established; and
``(B) in accordance with--
``(i) this section;
``(ii) the Federal Land Policy and
Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et
seq.); and
``(iii) other applicable laws.
``(2) Uses.--The Secretary shall allow only those uses that
are consistent with the purposes of the Management Area,
including hiking, camping, hunting, and sightseeing and the use
of motorized vehicles, mountain bikes, and horses on designated
routes in the Management Area in a manner that--
``(A) is consistent with the purpose of the
Management Area described in subsection (c);
``(B) ensures public health and safety; and
``(C) is consistent with all applicable laws
(including regulations), including the Desert Renewable
Energy Conservation Plan.
``(3) Off-highway vehicle use.--
``(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraphs (B) and
(C) and all other applicable laws, the use of off-
highway vehicles shall be permitted on routes in the
Management Area as generally depicted on the map.
``(B) Closure.--The Secretary may close or
permanently reroute a portion of a route described in
subparagraph (A)--
``(i) to prevent, or allow for restoration
of, resource damage;
``(ii) to protect Tribal cultural
resources, including the resources identified
in the Tribal cultural resources management
plan developed under section 705(d);
``(iii) to address public safety concerns;
or
``(iv) as otherwise required by law.
``(C) Designation of additional routes.--During the
3-year period beginning on the date of enactment of
this section, the Secretary--
``(i) shall accept petitions from the
public regarding additional routes for off-
highway vehicles; and
``(ii) may designate additional routes that
the Secretary determines--
``(I) would provide significant or
unique recreational opportunities; and
``(II) are consistent with the
purposes of the Management Area.
``(4) Withdrawal.--Subject to valid existing rights, all
Federal land within the Management Area is withdrawn from--
``(A) all forms of entry, appropriation, or
disposal under the public land laws;
``(B) location, entry, and patent under the mining
laws; and
``(C) right-of-way, leasing, or disposition under
all laws relating to--
``(i) minerals and mineral materials; or
``(ii) solar, wind, and geothermal energy.
``(5) No buffers.--The establishment of the Management Area
shall not--
``(A) create a protective perimeter or buffer zone
around the Management Area; or
``(B) preclude uses or activities outside the
Management Area that are permitted under other
applicable laws, even if the uses or activities are
prohibited within the Management Area.
``(6) Notice of available routes.--The Secretary shall
ensure that visitors to the Management Area have access to
adequate notice relating to the availability of designated
routes in the Management Area through--
``(A) the placement of appropriate signage along
the designated routes;
``(B) the distribution of maps, safety education
materials, and other information that the Secretary
determines to be appropriate; and
``(C) restoration of areas that are not designated
as open routes, including vertical mulching.
``(7) Stewardship.--The Secretary, in consultation with
Indian Tribes and other interests, shall develop a program to
provide opportunities for monitoring and stewardship of the
Management Area to minimize environmental impacts and prevent
resource damage from recreational use, including volunteer
assistance with--
``(A) route signage;
``(B) restoration of closed routes;
``(C) protection of Management Area resources; and
``(D) recreation education.
``(8) Protection of tribal cultural resources.--Not later
than 2 years after the date of enactment of this section, the
Secretary, in accordance with chapter 2003 of title 54, United
States Code, and any other applicable law, shall--
``(A) prepare and complete a Tribal cultural
resources survey of the Management Area; and
``(B) consult with the Quechan Indian Nation and
other Indian tribes demonstrating ancestral, cultural,
or other ties to the resources within the Management
Area on the development and implementation of the
Tribal cultural resources survey under subparagraph
(A).''.
TITLE III--NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM ADDITIONS
SEC. 301. DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK BOUNDARY REVISION.
(a) In General.--The boundary of Death Valley National Park is
adjusted to include--
(1) the approximately 33,000 acres of Bureau of Land
Management land in Inyo County, California, abutting the
southern end of the Death Valley National Park that lies
between Death Valley National Park to the north and Ft. Irwin
Military Reservation to the south and which runs approximately
34 miles from west to east, as depicted on the map entitled
``Death Valley National Park Proposed Boundary Addition-Bowling
Alley'', numbered 143/100,080C, and dated October 7, 2014; and
(2) the approximately 6,369 acres of Bureau of Land
Management land in Inyo County, California, located in the
northeast area of Death Valley National Park that is within,
and surrounded by, land under the jurisdiction of the Director
of the National Park Service, as depicted on the map entitled
``Death Valley National Park Proposed Boundary Addition-
Crater'', numbered 143/100,079C, and dated October 7, 2014.
(b) Availability of Map.--The maps described in paragraphs (1) and
(2) of subsection (a) shall be on file and available for public
inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service.
(c) Administration.--The Secretary shall--
(1) administer any land added to Death Valley National Park
under subsection (a)--
(A) as part of Death Valley National Park; and
(B) in accordance with applicable laws (including
regulations); and
(2) not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of
this Act, develop a memorandum of understanding with Inyo
County, California, permitting ongoing access and use to
existing gravel pits along Saline Valley Road within Death
Valley National Park for road maintenance and repairs in
accordance with applicable laws (including regulations).
(d) Mormon Peak Microwave Facility.--Title VI of the California
Desert Protection Act of 1994 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 103-433;
108 Stat. 4496) is amended by adding at the end the following:
``SEC. 604. MORMON PEAK MICROWAVE FACILITY.
``The designation of the Death Valley National Park Wilderness by
section 601(a)(1) shall not preclude the operation and maintenance of
the Mormon Peak Microwave Facility.''.
SEC. 302. MOJAVE NATIONAL PRESERVE.
The boundary of the Mojave National Preserve is adjusted to include
the 25 acres of Bureau of Land Management land in Baker, California, as
depicted on the map entitled ``Mojave National Preserve Proposed
Boundary Addition'', numbered 170/100,199, and dated August 2009.
SEC. 303. JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK.
(a) Boundary Adjustment.--The boundary of the Joshua Tree National
Park is adjusted to include--
(1) the approximately 2,879 acres of land managed by the
Bureau of Land Management that are contiguous at several
different places to the northern boundaries of Joshua Tree
National Park in the northwest section of the Park, as depicted
on the map entitled ``Joshua Tree National Park Proposed
Boundary Additions'', numbered 156/100,077, and dated August
2009; and
(2) the approximately 1,639 acres of land that are
contiguous at several different places to the northern
boundaries of Joshua Tree National Park in the northwest
section of the Park, as depicted on the map entitled ``Mojave
Desert Land Trust National Park Service Additions'', numbered
156/126,376, and dated September 2014.
(b) Availability of Maps.--The map described in subsection (a) and
the map depicting the 25 acres described in subsection (c)(2) shall be
on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices
of the National Park Service.
(c) Administration.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary shall administer any land
added to the Joshua Tree National Park under subsection (a) and
the additional land described in paragraph (2)--
(A) as part of Joshua Tree National Park; and
(B) in accordance with applicable laws (including
regulations).
(2) Description of additional land.--The additional land
referred to in paragraph (1) is the 25 acres of land--
(A) depicted on the map entitled ``Joshua Tree
National Park Boundary Adjustment Map'', numbered 156/
80,049, and dated April 1, 2003;
(B) added to Joshua Tree National Park by the
notice of the Department of the Interior of August 28,
2003 (68 Fed. Reg. 51799); and
(C) more particularly described as lots 26, 27, 28,
33, and 34 in sec. 34, T. 1 N., R. 8 E., San Bernardino
Meridian.
(d) Southern California Edison Company Energy Transport Facilities
and Rights-of-way.--
(1) In general.--Nothing in this section terminates any
valid right-of-way for the customary operation, maintenance,
upgrade, repair, relocation within an existing right-of-way,
replacement, or other authorized energy transport facility
activities in a right-of-way issued, granted, or permitted to
the Southern California Edison Company or the predecessors,
successors, or assigns of the Southern California Edison
Company that is located on land described in paragraphs (1) and
(2) of subsection (a), including, at a minimum, the use of
mechanized vehicles, helicopters, or other aerial devices.
(2) Upgrades and replacements.--Nothing in this section
prohibits the upgrading or replacement of--
(A) Southern California Edison Company energy
transport facilities, including the energy transport
facilities referred to as the Jellystone, Burnt
Mountain, Whitehorn, Allegra, and Utah distribution
circuits rights-of-way; or
(B) an energy transport facility in rights-of-way
issued, granted, or permitted by the Secretary adjacent
to Southern California Edison Joshua Tree Utility
Facilities.
(3) Publication of plans.--Not later than the date that is
1 year after the date of enactment of this Act or the issuance
of a new energy transport facility right-of-way within the
Joshua Tree National Park, whichever is earlier, the Secretary,
in consultation with the Southern California Edison Company,
shall publish plans for regular and emergency access by the
Southern California Edison Company to the rights-of-way of the
Southern California Edison Company within Joshua Tree National
Park.
(e) Visitor Center.--Title IV of the California Desert Protection
Act of 1994 (16 U.S.C. 410aaa-21 et seq.) is amended by adding at the
end the following:
``SEC. 408. VISITOR CENTER.
``(a) In General.--The Secretary may acquire not more than 5 acres
of land and interests in land, and improvements on the land and
interests, outside the boundaries of the park, in the unincorporated
village of Joshua Tree, for the purpose of operating a visitor center.
``(b) Boundary.--The Secretary shall modify the boundary of the
park to include the land acquired under this section as a noncontiguous
parcel.
``(c) Administration.--Land and facilities acquired under this
section--
``(1) may include the property owned (as of the date of
enactment of this section) by the Joshua Tree National Park
Association and commonly referred to as the `Joshua Tree
National Park Visitor Center';
``(2) shall be administered by the Secretary as part of the
park; and
``(3) may be acquired only with the consent of the owner,
by donation, purchase with donated or appropriated funds, or
exchange.''.
TITLE IV--OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE RECREATION AREAS
SEC. 401. OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE RECREATION AREAS.
Public Law 103-433 is amended by inserting after title XII (16
U.S.C. 410bbb et seq.) the following:
``TITLE XIII--OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE RECREATION AREAS
``SEC. 1301. DESIGNATION OF OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE RECREATION AREAS.
``(a) In General.--
``(1) Designation.--In accordance with the Federal Land
Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) and
resource management plans developed under this title and
subject to valid rights, the following land within the
Conservation Area in San Bernardino County, California, is
designated as Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Areas:
``(A) Dumont dunes off-highway vehicle recreation
area.--Certain Bureau of Land Management land in the
Conservation Area, comprising approximately 7,630
acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled
`Dumont Dunes Proposed OHV Recreation Area' and dated
February 22, 2018, which shall be known as the `Dumont
Dunes Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area'.
``(B) El mirage off-highway vehicle recreation
area.--Certain Bureau of Land Management land in the
Conservation Area, comprising approximately 14,930
acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled `El
Mirage Proposed OHV Recreation Area' and dated February
22, 2018, which shall be known as the `El Mirage Off-
Highway Vehicle Recreation Area'.
``(C) Rasor off-highway vehicle recreation area.--
Certain Bureau of Land Management land in the
Conservation Area, comprising approximately 23,910
acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled `Rasor
Proposed OHV Recreation Area' and dated February 22,
2018, which shall be known as the `Rasor Off-Highway
Vehicle Recreation Area'.
``(D) Spangler hills off-highway vehicle recreation
area.--Certain Bureau of Land Management land in the
Conservation Area, comprising approximately 56,140
acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled
`Spangler Hills Proposed OHV Recreation Area' and dated
February 22, 2018, which shall be known as the
`Spangler Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area'.
``(E) Stoddard valley off-highway vehicle
recreation area.--Certain Bureau of Land Management
land in the Conservation Area, comprising approximately
40,110 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled
`Stoddard Valley Proposed OHV Recreation Area' and
dated February 22, 2018, which shall be known as the
`Stoddard Valley Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area'.
``(2) Expansion of johnson valley off-highway vehicle
recreation area.--The Johnson Valley Off-Highway Vehicle
Recreation Area designated by section 2945 of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (division B
of Public Law 113-66; 127 Stat. 1038) is expanded to include
approximately 11,300 acres, as generally depicted on the map
entitled `Proposed Johnson Valley Off-Highway Vehicle
Recreation Area Additions' and dated March 15, 2018.
``(b) Purpose.--The purpose of the off-highway vehicle recreation
areas designated or expanded under subsection (a) is to preserve and
enhance the recreational opportunities within the Conservation Area
(including opportunities for off-highway vehicle recreation), while
conserving the wildlife and other natural resource values of the
Conservation Area.
``(c) Maps and Descriptions.--
``(1) Preparation and submission.--As soon as practicable
after the date of enactment of this title, the Secretary shall
file a map and legal description of each off-highway vehicle
recreation area designated or expanded by subsection (a) with--
``(A) the Committee on Natural Resources of the
House of Representatives; and
``(B) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
of the Senate.
``(2) Legal effect.--The map and legal descriptions of the
off-highway vehicle recreation areas filed under paragraph (1)
shall have the same force and effect as if included in this
title, except that the Secretary may correct errors in the map
and legal descriptions.
``(3) Public availability.--Each map and legal description
filed under paragraph (1) shall be filed and made available for
public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Bureau of
Land Management.
``(d) Use of the Land.--
``(1) Recreational activities.--
``(A) In general.--The Secretary shall continue to
authorize, maintain, and enhance the recreational uses
of the off-highway vehicle recreation areas designated
or expanded by subsection (a), including off-highway
recreation, hiking, camping, hunting, mountain biking,
sightseeing, rockhounding, and horseback riding, as
long as the recreational use is consistent with this
section and any other applicable law.
``(B) Off-highway vehicle and off-highway
recreation.--To the extent consistent with applicable
Federal law (including regulations) and this section,
any authorized recreation activities and use
designations in effect on the date of enactment of this
title and applicable to the off-highway vehicle
recreation areas designated or expanded by subsection
(a) shall continue, including casual off-highway
vehicular use, racing, competitive events, rock
crawling, training, and other forms of off-highway
recreation.
``(2) Wildlife guzzlers.--Wildlife guzzlers shall be
allowed in the off-highway vehicle recreation areas designated
or expanded by subsection (a) in accordance with--
``(A) applicable Bureau of Land Management
guidelines; and
``(B) State law.
``(3) Prohibited uses.--
``(A) In general.--Except as provided in
subparagraph (B), commercial development (including
development of energy facilities, but excluding energy
transport facilities, rights-of-way, and related
telecommunication facilities) shall be prohibited in
the off-highway vehicle recreation areas designated or
expanded by subsection (a) if the Secretary determines
that the development is incompatible with the purpose
described in subsection (b).
``(B) Exception.--The Secretary may issue a
temporary permit to a commercial vendor to provide
accessories and other support for off-highway vehicle
use in an off-highway vehicle recreation area
designated or expanded by subsection (a) for a limited
period and consistent with the purposes of the off-
highway vehicle recreation area and applicable laws.
``(e) Administration.--
``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall administer the off-
highway vehicle recreation areas designated or expanded by
subsection (a) in accordance with--
``(A) this title;
``(B) the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of
1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.); and
``(C) any other applicable laws (including
regulations).
``(2) Management plan.--
``(A) In general.--As soon as practicable, but not
later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this
title, the Secretary shall--
``(i) amend existing resource management
plans applicable to the off-highway vehicle
recreation areas designated or expanded by
subsection (a); or
``(ii) develop new management plans for
each off-highway vehicle recreation area
designated or expanded under that subsection.
``(B) Requirements.--All new or amended plans under
subparagraph (A) shall be designed to preserve and
enhance safe off-highway vehicle and other recreational
opportunities within the applicable recreation area
consistent with--
``(i) the purpose described in subsection
(b); and
``(ii) any applicable laws (including
regulations).
``(C) Interim plans.--Pending completion of a new
management plan under subparagraph (A), the existing
resource management plans shall govern the use of the
applicable off-highway vehicle recreation area.
``(f) Withdrawal.--Subject to valid existing rights, all Federal
land within the off-highway vehicle recreation areas designated or
expanded by subsection (a) is withdrawn from--
``(1) all forms of entry, appropriation, or disposal under
the public land laws;
``(2) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws;
and
``(3) right-of-way, leasing, or disposition under all laws
relating to mineral leasing, geothermal leasing, or mineral
materials.
``(g) Study.--
``(1) In general.--As soon as practicable, but not later
than 2 years, after the date of enactment of this title, the
Secretary shall complete a study to identify Bureau of Land
Management land within the California Desert Conservation Area
that is suitable for addition to the off-highway vehicle
recreation areas designated or expanded by subsection (a).
``(2) Study areas.--The study required under paragraph (1)
shall include--
``(A) certain Bureau of Land Management land in the
California Desert Conservation Area, comprising
approximately 41,000 acres, as generally depicted on
the map entitled `Spangler Hills Proposed Expansion
Study Area' and dated March 9, 2018;
``(B) certain Bureau of Land Management land in the
California Desert Conservation Area, comprising
approximately 680 acres, as generally depicted on the
map entitled `El Mirage Proposed Expansion Study Area'
and dated February 22, 2018; and
``(C) certain Bureau of Land Management land in the
California Desert Conservation Area, comprising
approximately 10,130 acres, as generally depicted on
the map entitled `Johnson Valley Proposed Expansion
Study Area' and dated March 15, 2018.
``(3) Requirements.--In preparing the study under paragraph
(1), the Secretary shall--
``(A) seek input from stakeholders, including--
``(i) the State, including--
``(I) the California Public
Utilities Commission; and
``(II) the California Energy
Commission;
``(ii) San Bernardino County, California;
``(iii) the public;
``(iv) recreational user groups;
``(v) conservation organizations;
``(vi) the Southern California Edison
Company;
``(vii) the Pacific Gas and Electric
Company; and
``(viii) other Federal agencies, including
the Department of Defense;
``(B) identify and exclude from consideration any
land that--
``(i) is managed for conservation purposes;
``(ii) may be suitable for renewable energy
development; or
``(iii) may be necessary for energy
transmission; and
``(C) not recommend or approve expansion of off-
highway recreation areas within the California Desert
Conservation Area that collectively would exceed the
total acres administratively designated for off-highway
recreation within the California Desert Conservation
Area as of the day before the date of enactment of the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014
(Public Law 113-66; 127 Stat. 672).
``(4) Applicable law.--The Secretary shall consider the
information and recommendations of the study completed under
paragraph (1) to determine the impacts of expanding off-highway
vehicle recreation areas designated or expanded by subsection
(a) on the California Desert Conservation Area, in accordance
with--
``(A) the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
(42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.);
``(B) the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C.
1531 et seq.); and
``(C) any other applicable law (including
regulations), plan, and the Desert Renewable Energy
Conservation Plan.
``(5) Submission to congress.--On completion of the study
under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit the study to--
``(A) the Committee on Natural Resources of the
House of Representatives; and
``(B) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
of the Senate.
``(h) Southern California Edison Company Utility Facilities and
Rights-of-way.--
``(1) Effect of title.--Nothing in this title--
``(A) terminates any validly issued right-of-way
for the customary operation, maintenance, upgrade,
repair, relocation within an existing right-of-way,
replacement, or other authorized energy transport
facility activities (including the use of any
mechanized vehicle, helicopter, and other aerial
device) in a right-of-way issued, granted, or permitted
to Southern California Edison Company (including any
predecessor or successor in interest or assign) that is
located on land included in--
``(i) the El Mirage Off-Highway Vehicle
Recreation Area;
``(ii) the Spangler Hills National Off-
Highway Vehicle Recreation Area; or
``(iii) the Stoddard Valley National Off
Highway Vehicle Recreation Area;
``(B) affects the application, siting, route
selection, right-of-way acquisition, or construction of
the Coolwater-Lugo transmission project, as may be
approved by the California Public Utilities Commission
and the Bureau of Land Management; or
``(C) prohibits the upgrading or replacement of any
Southern California Edison Company--
``(i) utility facility, including such a
utility facility known on the date of enactment
of this title as--
``(I) `Gale-PS 512 transmission
lines or rights-of-way'; or
``(II) `Patio, Jack Ranch, and
Kenworth distribution circuits or
rights-of-way'; or
``(ii) energy transport facility in a
right-of-way issued, granted, or permitted by
the Secretary adjacent to a utility facility
referred to in clause (i).
``(2) Plans for access.--The Secretary, in consultation
with the Southern California Edison Company, shall publish
plans for regular and emergency access by the Southern
California Edison Company to the rights-of-way of the Company
by the date that is 1 year after the later of--
``(A) the date of enactment of this title; and
``(B) the date of issuance of a new energy
transport facility right-of-way within--
``(i) the El Mirage Off-Highway Vehicle
Recreation Area;
``(ii) the Spangler Hills National Off-
Highway Vehicle Recreation Area; or
``(iii) the Stoddard Valley National Off
Highway Vehicle Recreation Area.
``(i) Pacific Gas and Electric Company Utility Facilities and
Rights-of-way.--
``(1) Effect of title.--Nothing in this title--
``(A) terminates 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 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 the
Spangler Hills National Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation
Area; or
``(B) prohibits the upgrading or replacement of
any--
``(i) utility facilities of the Pacific Gas
and Electric Company, including those utility
facilities known on the date of enactment of
this title as--
``(I) `Gas Transmission Line 311 or
rights-of-way'; or
``(II) `Gas Transmission Line 372
or rights-of-way'; or
``(ii) 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
clause (i).
``(2) Plans for access.--Not later than 1 year after the
date of enactment of this title or the issuance of a new
utility facility right-of-way within the Spangler Hills
National Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area, whichever is
later, 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 rights-
of-way of the Pacific Gas and Electric Company.
``TITLE XIV--ALABAMA HILLS SCENIC AREA
``SEC. 1401. DEFINITIONS.
``In this title:
``(1) Management plan.--The term `management plan' means
the management plan for the Scenic Area developed under section
1403(a).
``(2) Map.--The term `Map' means the map entitled `Proposed
Alabama Hills National Scenic Area' and dated September 8,
2014.
``(3) Motorized vehicle.--The term `motorized vehicle'
means a motorized or mechanized vehicle and includes, when used
by a utility, mechanized equipment, a helicopter, and any other
aerial device necessary to maintain electrical or
communications infrastructure.
``(4) Scenic area.--The term `Scenic Area' means the
Alabama Hills Scenic Area established by section 1402(a).
``(5) State.--The term `State' means the State of
California.
``(6) Tribe.--The term `Tribe' means the Lone Pine Paiute-
Shoshone Tribe.
``SEC. 1402. ALABAMA HILLS SCENIC AREA, CALIFORNIA.
``(a) Establishment.--Subject to valid existing rights, there is
established in Inyo County, California, the Alabama Hills Scenic Area,
to be comprised of the approximately 18,610 acres generally depicted on
the Map as `National Scenic Area'.
``(b) Purpose.--The purpose of the Scenic Area is to conserve,
protect, and enhance for the benefit, use, and enjoyment of present and
future generations the nationally significant scenic, cultural,
geological, educational, biological, historical, recreational,
cinematographic, and scientific resources of the Scenic Area managed
consistent with section 302(a) of the Federal Land Policy and
Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1732(a)).
``(c) Map; Legal Descriptions.--
``(1) In general.--As soon as practicable after the date of
enactment of this title, the Secretary shall file a map and a
legal description of the Scenic Area with--
``(A) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
of the Senate; and
``(B) the Committee on Natural Resources of the
House of Representatives.
``(2) Force of law.--The map and legal descriptions filed
under paragraph (1) shall have the same force and effect as if
included in this title, except that the Secretary may correct
any clerical and typographical errors in the map and legal
descriptions.
``(3) Public availability.--Each map and legal description
filed under paragraph (1) shall be on file and available for
public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Forest
Service and the Bureau of Land Management.
``(d) Administration.--The Secretary shall manage the Scenic Area--
``(1) as a component of the National Landscape Conservation
System;
``(2) so as not to impact the future continuing operation
and maintenance of any activities associated with valid,
existing rights, including water rights;
``(3) in a manner that conserves, protects, and enhances
the resources and values of the Scenic Area described in
subsection (b); and
``(4) in accordance with--
``(A) the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of
1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.);
``(B) this title; and
``(C) any other applicable laws.
``(e) Management.--
``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall allow only such uses
of the Scenic Area as the Secretary determines would further
the purposes of the Scenic Area as described in subsection (b).
``(2) Recreational activities.--Except as otherwise
provided in this title or other applicable law, or as the
Secretary determines to be necessary for public health and
safety, the Secretary shall allow existing recreational uses of
the Scenic Area to continue, including hiking, mountain biking,
rock climbing, sightseeing, horseback riding, hunting, fishing,
and appropriate authorized motorized vehicle use in accordance
with paragraph (3).
``(3) Motorized vehicles.--Except as otherwise specified in
this title, or as necessary for administrative purposes or to
respond to an emergency, the use of motorized vehicles in the
Scenic Area shall be permitted only on--
``(A) roads and trails designated by the Secretary
for use of motorized vehicles as part of a management
plan sustaining a semiprimitive motorized experience;
or
``(B) county-maintained roads in accordance with
applicable State and county laws.
``(f) No Buffer Zones.--
``(1) In general.--Nothing in this title creates a
protective perimeter or buffer zone around the Scenic Area.
``(2) Activities outside scenic area.--The fact that an
activity or use on land outside the Scenic Area can be seen or
heard within the Scenic Area shall not preclude the activity or
use outside the boundaries of the Scenic Area.
``(g) Access.--The Secretary shall provide private landowners
adequate access to inholdings in the Scenic Area.
``(h) Filming.--Nothing in this title prohibits filming (including
commercial film production, student filming, and still photography)
within the Scenic Area--
``(1) subject to--
``(A) such reasonable regulations, policies, and
practices as the Secretary considers to be necessary;
and
``(B) applicable law; and
``(2) in a manner consistent with the purposes described in
subsection (b).
``(i) Fish and Wildlife.--Nothing in this title affects the
jurisdiction or responsibilities of the State with respect to fish and
wildlife.
``(j) Livestock.--The grazing of livestock in the Scenic Area,
including grazing under the Alabama Hills allotment and the George
Creek allotment, as established before the date of enactment of this
title, shall be permitted to continue--
``(1) subject to--
``(A) such reasonable regulations, policies, and
practices as the Secretary considers to be necessary;
and
``(B) applicable law; and
``(2) in a manner consistent with the purposes described in
subsection (b).
``(k) Withdrawal.--Subject to the provisions of this title and
valid rights in existence on the date of enactment of this title,
including rights established by prior withdrawals, the Federal land
within the Scenic Area is withdrawn from all forms of--
``(1) entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public
land laws;
``(2) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws;
and
``(3) disposition under all laws pertaining to mineral and
geothermal leasing or mineral materials.
``(l) Wildland Fire Operations.--Nothing in this title prohibits
the Secretary, in cooperation with other Federal, State, and local
agencies, as appropriate, from conducting wildland fire operations in
the Scenic Area, consistent with the purposes described in subsection
(b).
``(m) Cooperative Agreements.--The Secretary may enter into
cooperative agreements with, State, Tribal, and local governmental
entities and private entities to conduct research, interpretation, or
public education or to carry out any other initiative relating to the
restoration, conservation, or management of the Scenic Area.
``(n) Utility Facilities and Rights-of-way.--
``(1) Effect of title.--Nothing in this title--
``(A) affects the existence, use, operation,
maintenance (including vegetation control), repair,
construction, reconfiguration, expansion, inspection,
renewal, reconstruction, alteration, addition,
relocation, improvement, funding, removal, or
replacement of any utility facility or appurtenant
right-of-way within or adjacent to the Scenic Area;
``(B) subject to subsection (e), affects necessary
or efficient access to utility facilities or rights-of-
way within or adjacent to the Scenic Area; and
``(C) precludes the Secretary from authorizing the
establishment of new utility facility rights-of-way
(including instream sites, routes, and areas) within
the Scenic Area in a manner that minimizes harm to the
purpose of the Scenic Area as described in subsection
(b)--
``(i) in accordance with the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C.
4321 et seq.) and any other applicable law;
``(ii) subject to such terms and conditions
as the Secretary determines to be appropriate;
and
``(iii) that are determined by the
Secretary to be the only technical or feasible
location, following consideration of
alternatives within existing rights-of-way or
outside of the Scenic Area.
``(2) Management plan.--Consistent with this title, the
Management Plan shall establish plans for maintenance of public
utility and other rights-of-way within the Scenic Area.
``SEC. 1403. MANAGEMENT PLAN.
``(a) In General.--Not later than 3 years after the date of
enactment of this title, in accordance with subsections (b) and (c),
the Secretary shall develop a comprehensive plan for the long-term
management of the Scenic Area.
``(b) Consultation.--In developing the management plan, the
Secretary shall consult with--
``(1) appropriate State, Tribal, and local governmental
entities, including Inyo County, the Los Angeles Department of
Water and Power, and the Tribe;
``(2) utilities, including Southern California Edison
Company;
``(3) the Alabama Hills Stewardship Group; and
``(4) members of the public.
``(c) Requirement.--In accordance with this title, the management
plan shall establish plans for maintenance of public utility and other
rights-of-way within the Scenic Area.
``(d) Incorporation.--In developing the management plan, in
accordance with this section, the Secretary shall allow, in perpetuity,
casual use mining limited to the use of hand tools, metal detectors,
hand-fed dry washers, vacuum cleaners, gold pans, small sluices, and
similar items.
``(e) Interim Management.--Pending completion of the management
plan, the Secretary shall manage the Scenic Area in accordance with
section 1402(b).
``SEC. 1404. LAND TAKEN INTO TRUST FOR LONE PINE PAIUTE-SHOSHONE
RESERVATION.
``(a) Trust Land.--As soon as practicable after the date of
enactment of this title, the Secretary shall take the approximately 132
acres of Federal land depicted on the Map as `Lone Pine Paiute-Shoshone
Reservation Addition' into trust for the benefit of the Tribe, subject
to the conditions that--
``(1) the land shall be subject to all easements,
covenants, conditions, restrictions, withdrawals, and other
matters of record in existence on the date of enactment of this
title; and
``(2) the Federal land over which the right-of-way for the
Los Angeles Aqueduct is located, generally described as the
250-foot-wide right-of-way granted to the City of Los Angeles
pursuant to the Act of June 30, 1906 (34 Stat. 801, chapter
3926), shall not be taken into trust for the Tribe.
``(b) Reservation Land.--The land taken into trust pursuant to
subsection (a) shall be considered to be a part of the reservation of
the Tribe.
``(c) Gaming Prohibition.--Land taken into trust under subsection
(a) shall not be eligible, or considered to have been taken into trust,
for gaming (within the meaning of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (25
U.S.C. 2701 et seq.)).
``SEC. 1405. TRANSFER OF ADMINISTRATIVE JURISDICTION.
``Administrative jurisdiction over the approximately 40 acres of
Federal land depicted on the Map as `USFS Transfer to BLM' is
transferred from the Forest Service to the Bureau of Land Management.
``SEC. 1406. PROTECTION OF SERVICES AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES.
``(a) Effect of Title.--Nothing in this title limits the provision
of any commercial service for existing or historic recreation use, as
authorized by the permit process of the Bureau of Land Management.
``(b) Guided Recreational Opportunities.--Any valid existing
commercial permit to exercise guided recreational opportunities for the
public may continue as authorized on the day before the date of
enactment of this title.''.
TITLE V--MISCELLANEOUS
SEC. 501. TRANSFER OF LAND TO ANZA-BORREGO DESERT STATE PARK.
Title VII of the California Desert Protection Act of 1994 (16
U.S.C. 410aaa-71 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the
following:
``SEC. 712. TRANSFER OF LAND TO ANZA-BORREGO DESERT STATE PARK.
``(a) In General.--On termination of all mining claims to the land
described in subsection (b), the Secretary shall transfer the land
described in that subsection to the State of California.
``(b) Description of Land.--The land referred to in subsection (a)
is certain Bureau of Land Management land in San Diego County,
California, comprising approximately 934 acres, as generally depicted
on the map entitled `Table Mountain Wilderness Study Area Proposed
Transfer to the State' and dated July 15, 2009.
``(c) Management.--
``(1) In general.--The land transferred under subsection
(a) shall be managed in accordance with the provisions of the
California Wilderness Act (California Public Resources Code
sections 5093.30-5093.40).
``(2) Withdrawal.--Subject to valid existing rights, the
land transferred under subsection (a) is withdrawn from--
``(A) all forms of entry, appropriation, or
disposal under the public land laws;
``(B) location, entry, and patent under the mining
laws; and
``(C) disposition under all laws relating to
mineral and geothermal leasing.
``(3) Reversion.--If the State ceases to manage the land
transferred under subsection (a) as part of the State Park
System or in a manner inconsistent with the California
Wilderness Act (California Public Resources Code sections
5093.30-5093.40), the land shall revert to the Secretary at the
discretion of the Secretary, to be managed as a Wilderness
Study Area.''.
SEC. 502. WILDLIFE CORRIDORS.
Title VII of the California Desert Protection Act of 1994 (16
U.S.C. 410aaa-71 et seq.) (as amended by section 501) is amended by
adding at the end the following:
``SEC. 713. WILDLIFE CORRIDORS.
``(a) In General.--The Secretary shall--
``(1) assess the impacts of habitat fragmentation on
wildlife in the California Desert Conservation Area; and
``(2) establish policies and procedures to ensure the
preservation of wildlife corridors and facilitate species
migration.
``(b) Study.--
``(1) In general.--As soon as practicable, but not later
than 2 years, after the date of enactment of this section, the
Secretary shall complete a study regarding the impact of
habitat fragmentation on wildlife in the California Desert
Conservation Area.
``(2) Components.--The study under paragraph (1) shall--
``(A) identify the species migrating, or likely to
migrate in the California Desert Conservation Area;
``(B) examine the impacts and potential impacts of
habitat fragmentation on--
``(i) plants, insects, and animals;
``(ii) soil;
``(iii) air quality;
``(iv) water quality and quantity; and
``(v) species migration and survival;
``(C) identify critical wildlife and species
migration corridors recommended for preservation; and
``(D) include recommendations for ensuring the
biological connectivity of public land managed by the
Secretary and the Secretary of Defense throughout the
California Desert Conservation Area.
``(3) Rights-of-way.--The Secretary shall consider the
information and recommendations of the study under paragraph
(1) to determine the individual and cumulative impacts of
rights-of-way for projects in the California Desert
Conservation Area, in accordance with--
``(A) the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
(42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.);
``(B) the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C.
1531 et seq.); and
``(C) any other applicable law.
``(c) Land Management Plans.--The Secretary shall incorporate into
all land management plans applicable to the California Desert
Conservation Area the findings and recommendations of the study
completed under subsection (b).''.
SEC. 503. PROHIBITED USES OF ACQUIRED, DONATED, AND CONSERVATION LAND.
Title VII of the California Desert Protection Act of 1994 (16
U.S.C. 410aaa-71 et seq.) (as amended by section 502) is amended by
adding at the end the following:
``SEC. 714. PROHIBITED USES OF ACQUIRED, DONATED, AND CONSERVATION
LAND.
``(a) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) Acquired land.--The term `acquired land' means any
land acquired within the Conservation Area using amounts from
the land and water conservation fund established under section
200302 of title 54, United States Code.
``(2) Conservation area.--The term `Conservation Area'
means the California Desert Conservation Area.
``(3) Conservation land.--The term `conservation land'
means any land within the Conservation Area that is designated
to satisfy the conditions of a Federal habitat conservation
plan, general conservation plan, or State natural communities
conservation plan, including--
``(A) national conservation land established
pursuant to section 2002(b)(2)(D) of the Omnibus Public
Land Management Act of 2009 (16 U.S.C. 7202(b)(2)(D));
and
``(B) areas of critical environmental concern
established pursuant to section 202(c)(3) of the
Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43
U.S.C. 1712(c)(3)).
``(4) Donated land.--The term `donated land' means any
private land donated to the United States for conservation
purposes in the Conservation Area.
``(5) Donor.--The term `donor' means an individual or
entity that donates private land within the Conservation Area
to the United States.
``(6) Secretary.--The term `Secretary' means the Secretary,
acting through the Director of the Bureau of Land Management.
``(7) State.--The term `State' means the State of
California.
``(b) Prohibitions.--Except as provided in subsection (c), the
Secretary shall not authorize the use of acquired land, conservation
land, or donated land within the Conservation Area for any activities
contrary to the conservation purposes for which the land was acquired,
designated, or donated, including--
``(1) disposal;
``(2) rights-of-way;
``(3) leases;
``(4) livestock grazing;
``(5) infrastructure development, except as provided in
subsection (c);
``(6) mineral entry; and
``(7) off-highway vehicle use, except on--
``(A) designated routes;
``(B) off-highway vehicle areas designated by law;
and
``(C) administratively designated open areas.
``(c) Exceptions.--
``(1) Authorization by secretary.--Subject to paragraph
(2), the Secretary may authorize limited exceptions to
prohibited uses of acquired land or donated land in the
Conservation Area if--
``(A) a right-of-way application for a renewable
energy development project or associated energy
transport facility on acquired land or donated land was
submitted to the Bureau of Land Management on or before
December 1, 2009; or
``(B) after the completion and consideration of an
analysis under the National Environmental Policy Act of
1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), the Secretary has
determined that proposed use is in the public interest.
``(2) Conditions.--
``(A) In general.--If the Secretary grants an
exception to the prohibition under paragraph (1), the
Secretary shall require the permittee to donate private
land of comparable value located within the
Conservation Area to the United States to mitigate the
use.
``(B) Approval.--The private land to be donated
under subparagraph (A) shall be approved by the
Secretary after--
``(i) consultation, to the maximum extent
practicable, with the donor of the private land
proposed for nonconservation uses; and
``(ii) an opportunity for public comment
regarding the donation.
``(d) Existing Agreements.--Nothing in this section affects
permitted or prohibited uses of donated land or acquired land in the
Conservation Area established in any easements, deed restrictions,
memoranda of understanding, or other agreements in existence on the
date of enactment of this section.
``(e) Deed Restrictions.--Effective beginning on the date of
enactment of this section, within the Conservation Area, the Secretary
may--
``(1) accept deed restrictions requested by landowners for
land donated to, or otherwise acquired by, the United States;
and
``(2) consistent with existing rights, create deed
restrictions, easements, or other third-party rights relating
to any public land determined by the Secretary to be
necessary--
``(A) to fulfill the mitigation requirements
resulting from the development of renewable resources;
or
``(B) to satisfy the conditions of--
``(i) a habitat conservation plan or
general conservation plan established pursuant
to section 10 of the Endangered Species Act of
1973 (16 U.S.C. 1539); or
``(ii) a natural communities conservation
plan approved by the State.''.
SEC. 504. TRIBAL USES AND INTERESTS.
Section 705 of the California Desert Protection Act of 1994 (16
U.S.C. 410aaa-75) is amended--
(1) by redesignating subsection (b) as subsection (c);
(2) by striking subsection (a) and inserting the following:
``(a) Access.--The Secretary shall ensure access to areas
designated under this Act by members of Indian Tribes for traditional
cultural and religious purposes, consistent with applicable law,
including Public Law 95-341 (commonly known as the `American Indian
Religious Freedom Act') (42 U.S.C. 1996).
``(b) Temporary Closure.--
``(1) In general.--In accordance with applicable law,
including Public Law 95-341 (commonly known as the `American
Indian Religious Freedom Act') (42 U.S.C. 1996), and subject to
paragraph (2), the Secretary, on request of an Indian Tribe or
Indian religious community, shall temporarily close to general
public use any portion of an area designated as a national
monument, special management area, wild and scenic river, area
of critical environmental concern, or National Park System unit
under this Act (referred to in this subsection as a `designated
area') to protect the privacy of traditional cultural and
religious activities in the designated area by members of the
Indian tribe or Indian religious community.
``(2) Limitation.--In closing a portion of a designated
area under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall limit the closure
to the smallest practicable area for the minimum period
necessary for the traditional cultural and religious
activities.''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
``(d) Tribal Cultural Resources Management Plan.--
``(1) In general.--Not later than 2 years after the date of
enactment of the California Desert Protection and Recreation
Act of 2018, the Secretary shall develop and implement a Tribal
cultural resources management plan to identify, protect, and
conserve cultural resources of Indian tribes associated with
the Xam Kwatchan Trail network extending from Avikwaame (Spirit
Mountain, Nevada) to Avikwlal (Pilot Knob, California).
``(2) Consultation.--The Secretary shall consult on the
development and implementation of the Tribal cultural resources
management plan under paragraph (1) with--
``(A) each of--
``(i) the Chemehuevi Indian Tribe;
``(ii) the Hualapai Tribal Nation;
``(iii) the Fort Mojave Indian Tribe;
``(iv) the Colorado River Indian Tribes;
``(v) the Quechan Indian Tribe; and
``(vi) the Cocopah Indian Tribe; and
``(B) the Advisory Council on Historic
Preservation.
``(3) Resource protection.--The Tribal cultural resources
management plan developed under paragraph (1) shall--
``(A) be based on a completed Tribal cultural
resources survey; and
``(B) include procedures for identifying,
protecting, and preserving petroglyphs, ancient trails,
intaglios, sleeping circles, artifacts, and other
resources of cultural, archaeological, or historical
significance in accordance with all applicable laws and
policies, including--
``(i) chapter 2003 of title 54, United
States Code;
``(ii) Public Law 95-341 (commonly known as
the `American Indian Religious Freedom Act')
(42 U.S.C. 1996);
``(iii) the Archaeological Resources
Protection Act of 1979 (16 U.S.C. 470aa et
seq.);
``(iv) the Native American Graves
Protection and Repatriation Act (25 U.S.C. 3001
et seq.); and
``(v) Public Law 103-141 (commonly known as
the `Religious Freedom Restoration Act of
1993') (42 U.S.C. 2000bb et seq.).
``(e) Withdrawal.--Subject to valid existing rights, all Federal
land within the area administratively withdrawn and known as the
`Indian Pass Withdrawal Area' is permanently withdrawn from--
``(1) all forms of entry, appropriation, or disposal under
the public land laws;
``(2) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws;
and
``(3) right-of-way leasing and disposition under all laws
relating to minerals or solar, wind, or geothermal energy.''.
SEC. 505. RELEASE OF FEDERAL REVERSIONARY LAND INTERESTS.
(a) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) 1932 act.--The term ``1932 Act'' means the Act of June
18, 1932 (47 Stat. 324, chapter 270).
(2) District.--The term ``District'' means the Metropolitan
Water District of Southern California.
(b) Release.--Subject to valid existing claims perfected prior to
the effective date of the 1932 Act and the reservation of minerals set
forth in the 1932 Act, the Secretary shall release, convey, or
otherwise quitclaim to the District, in a form recordable in local
county records, and subject to the approval of the District, after
consultation and without monetary consideration, all right, title, and
remaining interest of the United States in and to the land that was
conveyed to the District pursuant to the 1932 Act or any other law
authorizing conveyance subject to restrictions or reversionary
interests retained by the United States, on request by the District.
(c) Terms and Conditions.--A conveyance authorized by subsection
(b) shall be subject to the following terms and conditions:
(1) The District shall cover, or reimburse the Secretary
for, the costs incurred by the Secretary to make the
conveyance, including title searches, surveys, deed
preparation, attorneys' fees, and similar expenses.
(2) By accepting the conveyances, the District agrees to
indemnify and hold harmless the United States with regard to
any boundary dispute relating to any parcel conveyed under this
section.
SEC. 506. CALIFORNIA STATE SCHOOL LAND.
Section 707 of the California Desert Protection Act of 1994 (16
U.S.C. 410aaa-77) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) in the first sentence--
(i) by striking ``Upon request of the
California State Lands Commission (hereinafter
in this section referred to as the
`Commission'), the Secretary shall enter into
negotiations for an agreement'' and inserting
the following:
``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall negotiate in good
faith to reach an agreement with the California State Lands
Commission (referred to in this section as the `Commission')'';
and
(ii) by inserting ``, national monuments,
off-highway vehicle recreation areas,'' after
``more of the wilderness areas''; and
(B) in the second sentence, by striking ``The
Secretary shall negotiate in good faith to'' and
inserting the following:
``(2) Agreement.--To the maximum extent practicable, not
later than 10 years after the date of enactment of this title,
the Secretary shall'';
(2) in subsection (b)(1), by inserting ``, national
monuments, off-highway vehicle recreation areas,'' after
``wilderness areas''; and
(3) in subsection (c), by adding at the end the following:
``(5) Special deposit fund account.--
``(A) In general.--Assembled land exchanges may be
used to carry out this section through the sale of
surplus Federal property and subsequent acquisitions of
State school land.
``(B) Receipts.--Past and future receipts from the
sale of property described in subsection (a), less any
costs incurred related to the sale, shall be deposited
in a Special Deposit Fund Account established in the
Treasury.
``(C) Use.--Funds accumulated in the Special
Deposit Fund Account may be used by the Secretary,
without further appropriation, to acquire State school
lands or interest in the land consistent with this
section.''.
SEC. 507. DESIGNATION OF WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS.
(a) Amargosa River, California.--Section 3(a)(196)(A) of the Wild
and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1274(a)(196)(A)) is amended to read as
follows:
``(A) The approximately 6.1-mile segment of the
Amargosa River in the State of California, from 100
feet downstream of the State Highway 178 crossing to
100 feet upstream of the Tecopa Hot Springs Road
crossing, to be administered by the Secretary of the
Interior as a scenic river.''.
(b) Additional Segments.--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:
``(214) Surprise canyon creek, california.--
``(A) In general.--The following segments of
Surprise Canyon Creek in the State of California, to be
administered by the Secretary of the Interior:
``(i) The approximately 5.3 miles of
Surprise Canyon Creek from the confluence of
Frenchman's Canyon and Water Canyon to 100 feet
upstream of Chris Wicht Camp, as a wild river.
``(ii) The approximately 1.8 miles of
Surprise Canyon Creek from 100 feet upstream of
Chris Wicht Camp to the southern boundary of
sec. 14, T. 21 N., R. 44 E., as a recreational
river.
``(B) Effect on historic mining structures.--
Nothing in this paragraph affects the historic mining
structures associated with the former Panamint Mining
District.
``(215) Deep creek, california.--
``(A) In general.--The following segments of Deep
Creek in the State of California, to be administered by
the Secretary of Agriculture:
``(i) The approximately 6.5-mile segment
from 0.125 mile downstream of the Rainbow Dam
site in sec. 33, T. 2 N., R. 2 W., to 0.25
miles upstream of the Road 3N34 crossing, as a
wild river.
``(ii) The 0.5-mile segment from 0.25 mile
upstream of the Road 3N34 crossing to 0.25 mile
downstream of the Road 3N34 crossing, as a
scenic river.
``(iii) The 2.5-mile segment from 0.25
miles downstream of the Road 3 N. 34 crossing
to 0.25 miles upstream of the Trail 2W01
crossing, as a wild river.
``(iv) The 0.5-mile segment from 0.25 miles
upstream of the Trail 2W01 crossing to 0.25
mile downstream of the Trail 2W01 crossing, as
a scenic river.
``(v) The 10-mile segment from 0.25 miles
downstream of the Trail 2W01 crossing to the
upper limit of the Mojave dam flood zone in
sec. 17, T. 3 N., R. 3 W., as a wild river.
``(vi) The 11-mile segment of Holcomb Creek
from 100 yards downstream of the Road 3N12
crossing to .25 miles downstream of Holcomb
Crossing, as a recreational river.
``(vii) The 3.5-mile segment of the Holcomb
Creek from 0.25 miles downstream of Holcomb
Crossing to the Deep Creek confluence, as a
wild river.
``(B) Effect on ski operations.--Nothing in this
paragraph affects--
``(i) the operations of the Snow Valley Ski
Resort; or
``(ii) the State regulation of water rights
and water quality associated with the operation
of the Snow Valley Ski Resort.
``(216) Whitewater river, california.--The following
segments of the Whitewater River in the State of California, to
be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture and the
Secretary of the Interior, acting jointly:
``(A) The 5.8-mile segment of the North Fork
Whitewater River from the source of the River near Mt.
San Gorgonio to the confluence with the Middle Fork, as
a wild river.
``(B) The 6.4-mile segment of the Middle Fork
Whitewater River from the source of the River to the
confluence with the South Fork, as a wild river.
``(C) The 1-mile segment of the South Fork
Whitewater River from the confluence of the River with
the East Fork to the section line between sections 32
and 33, T. 1 S., R. 2 E., as a wild river.
``(D) The 1-mile segment of the South Fork
Whitewater River from the section line between sections
32 and 33, T. 1 S., R. 2 E., to the section line
between sections 33 and 34, T. 1 S., R. 2 E., as a
recreational river.
``(E) The 4.9-mile segment of the South Fork
Whitewater River from the section line between sections
33 and 34, T. 1 S., R. 2 E., to the confluence with the
Middle Fork, as a wild river.
``(F) The 5.4-mile segment of the main stem of the
Whitewater River from the confluence of the South and
Middle Forks to the San Gorgonio Wilderness boundary,
as a wild river.
``(G) The 3.6-mile segment of the main stem of the
Whitewater River from the San Gorgonio Wilderness
boundary to .25 miles upstream of the southern boundary
of section 35, T. 2 S., R. 3 E., as a recreational
river.''.
SEC. 508. CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.
(a) Short Title.--Section 1 of the California Desert Protection Act
of 1994 (16 U.S.C. 410aaa note; Public Law 103-433) is amended by
striking ``1 and 2, and titles I through IX'' and inserting ``1, 2, and
3, titles I through IX, and titles XIII and XIV''.
(b) Definitions.--The California Desert Protection Act of 1994
(Public Law 103-433; 108 Stat. 4471) is amended by inserting after
section 2 the following:
``SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS.
``(a) Titles I Through Ix.--In titles I through IX, the term `this
Act' means only--
``(1) sections 1 and 2; and
``(2) titles I through IX.
``(b) Titles Xiii and Xiv.--In titles XIII and XIV:
``(1) Conservation area.--The term `Conservation Area'
means the California Desert Conservation Area.
``(2) Secretary.--The term `Secretary' means--
``(A) with respect to land under the jurisdiction
of the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of the
Interior; and
``(B) with respect to land under the jurisdiction
of the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of
Agriculture.
``(3) State.--The term `State' means the State of
California.''.
SEC. 509. JUNIPER FLATS.
The California Desert Protection Act of 1994 is amended by striking
section 711 (16 U.S.C. 410aaa-81) and inserting the following:
``SEC. 711. JUNIPER FLATS.
``Development of renewable energy generation facilities (excluding
rights-of-way or facilities for the transmission of energy and
telecommunication facilities and infrastructure) is prohibited on the
approximately 28,000 acres of Federal land generally depicted as `BLM
Land Withdrawn from Energy Development and Power Generation' on the map
entitled `Juniper Flats' and dated September 21, 2015.''.
SEC. 510. CONFORMING AMENDMENTS TO CALIFORNIA MILITARY LANDS WITHDRAWAL
AND OVERFLIGHTS ACT OF 1994.
(a) Findings.--Section 801(b)(2) of the California Military Lands
Withdrawal and Overflights Act of 1994 (16 U.S.C. 410aaa-82 note;
Public Law 103-433) is amended by inserting ``, special management
areas, off-highway vehicle recreation areas, scenic areas,'' before
``and wilderness areas''.
(b) Overflights; Special Airspace.--Section 802 of the California
Military Lands Withdrawal and Overflights Act of 1994 (16 U.S.C.
410aaa-82) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by inserting ``, scenic areas, off-
highway vehicle recreation areas, or special management areas''
before ``designated by this Act'';
(2) in subsection (b), by inserting ``, scenic areas, off-
highway vehicle recreation areas, or special management areas''
before ``designated by this Act''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
``(d) Department of Defense Facilities.--Nothing in this Act alters
any authority of the Secretary of Defense to conduct military
operations at installations and ranges within the California Desert
Conservation Area that are authorized under any other provision of
law.''.
SEC. 511. DESERT TORTOISE CONSERVATION CENTER.
(a) In General.--The Secretary shall establish, operate, and
maintain a trans-State desert tortoise conservation center (referred to
in this section as the ``Center'') on public land along the California-
Nevada border--
(1) to support desert tortoise research, disease
monitoring, handling training, rehabilitation, and
reintroduction;
(2) to provide temporary quarters for animals collected
from authorized salvage from renewable energy sites; and
(3) to ensure the full recovery and ongoing survival of the
species.
(b) Center.--In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall--
(1) seek the participation of or contract with qualified
organizations with expertise in desert tortoise disease
research and experience with desert tortoise translocation
techniques, and scientific training of professional biologists
for handling tortoises, to staff and manage the Center;
(2) ensure that the Center engages in public outreach and
education on tortoise handling; and
(3) consult with the State and the State of Nevada to
ensure that the Center is operated consistent with State law.
(c) Non-Federal Contributions.--The Secretary may accept and expend
contributions of non-Federal funds to establish, operate, and maintain
the Center.
Calendar No. 725
115th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. 32
[Report No. 115-421]
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A BILL
To provide for conservation, enhanced recreation opportunities, and
development of renewable energy in the California Desert Conservation
Area, and for other purposes.
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December 6, 2018
Reported with an amendment