16 USC 539m-1 - Definitions

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§ 539m–1.

Definitions

In sections 539m to 539m–12 of this title:

(1)

Area

(A)

In general

(B)

Exclusions

The term “Area” does not include—

(i)

the subdivisions;

(ii)

Pueblo-owned land;

(iii)

the crest facilities; or

(iv)

the special use permit area.

(2)

Crest facilities

The term “crest facilities” means—

(A)

all facilities and developments located on the crest of Sandia Mountain, including the Sandia Crest Electronic Site;

(B)

electronic site access roads;

(C)

the Crest House;

(D)

the upper terminal, restaurant, and related facilities of Sandia Peak Tram Company;

(E)

the Crest Observation Area;

(F)

parking lots;

(G)

restrooms;

(H)

the Crest Trail (Trail No. 130);

(I)

hang glider launch sites;

(J)

the Kiwanis cabin; and

(K)

the land on which the facilities described in subparagraphs (A) through (J) are located and the land extending 100 feet along terrain to the west of each such facility, unless a different distance is agreed to in writing by the Secretary and the Pueblo and documented in the survey of the Area.

(3)

Existing use

The term “existing use” means a use that—

(A)

is occurring in the Area as of February 20, 2003; or

(B)

is authorized in the Area after November 1, 1995, but before February 20, 2003.

(4)

La Luz tract

(5)

Local public body

(6)

Map

(7)

Modified use

(A)

In general

(B)

Inclusions

The term “modified use” includes—

(i)

a trail or trailhead being modified, such as to accommodate handicapped access;

(ii)

a parking area being reconfigured (but not expanded); and

(iii)

a special use authorization for a group recreation use being authorized for a different use area or time period.

(8)

New use

(A)

In general

The term “new use” means—

(i)

a use that is not occurring in the Area as of February 20, 2003; and

(ii)

an existing use that is being modified so as to be significantly expanded or altered in scope, dimension, or impact on the land, water, air, or wildlife resources of the Area.

(B)

Exclusions

The term “new use” does not include a use that—

(i)

is categorically excluded from documentation requirements under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.); or

(ii)

is carried out to comply with the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.).

(9)

Piedra Lisa tract

(10)

Pueblo

(11)

Secretary

(12)

Settlement Agreement

(13)

Special use permit

(14)

Special use permit area

(A)

In general

(B)

Inclusions

The term “special use permit area” includes—

(i)

approximately 46 acres of land used as an aerial tramway corridor;

(ii)

approximately 945 acres of land used as a ski area; and

(iii)

the land and facilities described in Exhibit A to the special use permit, including—

(I)

the maintenance road to the lower tram tower;

(II)

water storage and water distribution facilities; and

(III)

7 helispots.

(15)

Subdivision

The term “subdivision” means—

(A)

the subdivision of—

(i)

Sandia Heights Addition;

(ii)

Sandia Heights North Unit I, II, or 3;

(iii)

Tierra Monte;

(iv)

Valley View Acres; or

(v)

Evergreen Hills; and

(B)

any additional plat or privately-owned property depicted on the map.

(16)

Traditional or cultural use

The term “traditional or cultural use” means—

(A)

a ceremonial activity (including the placing of ceremonial materials in the Area); and

(B)

the use, hunting, trapping, or gathering of plants, animals, wood, water, and other natural resources for a noncommercial purpose.

(Pub. L. 108–7, div. F, title IV, § 403, Feb. 20, 2003, 117 Stat. 280.)

cite as: 16 USC 539m-1