16 U.S.C. § 460eeee: Vinagre Wash Special Management Area

The term “Management Area” means the Vinagre Wash Special Management Area established by subsection (b). The term “map” means the map entitled “Proposed Vinagre Wash Special Management Area and Proposed Wilderness” and dated December 4, 2018 . 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 ). The term “State” means the State of California. There is established the Vinagre Wash Special Management Area in the State, to be managed by the Secretary. the plant and wildlife values of the Management Area; and the outstanding and nationally significant ecological, geological, scenic, recreational, archaeological, cultural, historic, and other resources of the Management Area. The Management Area shall consist of the public land in Imperial County, California, comprising approximately 81,880 acres, as generally depicted on the map as “Proposed Special Management Area”. the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives; and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate. 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. Copies of the map submitted under paragraph (1) shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Bureau of Land Management. in a manner that conserves, protects, and enhances the purposes for which the Management Area is established; and this section; the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 ( 43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.); and other applicable laws. is consistent with the purpose of the Management Area described in subsection (c); ensures public health and safety; and is consistent with all applicable laws (including regulations), including the Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan. 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. to prevent, or allow for restoration of, resource damage; to protect Tribal cultural resources, including the resources identified in the Tribal cultural resources management plan developed under section 410aaa–75(d) of this title ; to address public safety concerns; or as otherwise required by law. shall accept petitions from the public regarding additional routes for off-highway vehicles; and would provide significant or unique recreational opportunities; and are consistent with the purposes of the Management Area. all forms of entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws; location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and minerals and mineral materials; or solar, wind, and geothermal energy. create a protective perimeter or buffer zone around the Management Area; or 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. the placement of appropriate signage along the designated routes; the distribution of maps, safety education materials, and other information that the Secretary determines to be appropriate; and restoration of areas that are not designated as open routes, including vertical mulching. route signage; restoration of closed routes; protection of Management Area resources; and recreation education. prepare and complete a Tribal cultural resources survey of the Management Area; and 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). The Secretary may authorize use of the non-wilderness portion of the Management Area 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, consistent with this section and other applicable laws.