16 USC 539o - Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest

U.S Code last checked for updates: May 02, 2024

§ 539o.

Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest

(a)

Designation

(b)

Map and legal description

(1)

In general

As soon as practicable, but not later than 3 years after March 30, 2009, the Secretary shall file a map and legal description of the Forest 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)

Force of law

(3)

Public availability

(c)

Management

(1)

In general

The Secretary shall administer the Forest—

(A)

in a manner that—

(i)

protect 1

 So in original. Probably should be “protects”.

the resources and values of the area in accordance with the purposes for which the Forest is established, as described in subsection (a); and

(ii)

promotes the objectives of the applicable management plan (as in effect on March 30, 2009), including objectives relating to—

(I)

the protection of bristlecone pines for public enjoyment and scientific study;

(II)

the recognition of the botanical, scenic, and historical values of the area; and

(III)

the maintenance of near-natural conditions by ensuring that all activities are subordinate to the needs of protecting and preserving bristlecone pines and wood remnants; and

(B)

in accordance with the National Forest Management Act of 1976 (16 U.S.C. 1600 et seq.), this section, and any other applicable laws.

(2)

Uses

(A)

In general

(B)

Scientific research

(3)

Withdrawal

Subject to valid existing rights, all Federal land within the Forest is withdrawn from—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 or mineral materials.

(Pub. L. 111–11, title I, § 1808, Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 1060.)

cite as: 16 USC 539o