16 U.S.C. § 460vvv: Bridgeport Winter Recreation Area

The approximately 7,254 acres of land in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest identified as the “Bridgeport Winter Recreation Area”, as generally depicted on the map entitled “Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Proposed Management” and dated September 17, 2008 , is designated as the Bridgeport Winter Recreation 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 filed under paragraph (1) shall have the same force and effect as if included in this subtitle, except that the Secretary may correct any errors in the map and legal description. The 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. Until completion of the management plan required under subsection (d), and except as provided in paragraph (2), the Recreation Area shall be managed in accordance with the Toiyabe National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan of 1986 (as in effect on March 30, 2009 ). during periods of adequate snow coverage during the winter season; and subject to any terms and conditions determined to be necessary by the Secretary. adequate signage; a public education program on allowable usage areas; measures to ensure adequate sanitation; a monitoring and enforcement strategy; and measures to ensure the protection of the Trail. to prohibit degradation of natural resources in the Recreation Area; to prevent interference with nonmotorized recreation on the Trail; and to reduce user conflicts in the Recreation Area. the National Trails System Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1241 et seq.); and any applicable environmental and public safety laws; and interfere with the nature and purposes of the Trail; or harm the surrounding landscape. The designation of the Bridgeport Winter Recreation Area by this section is not intended to restrict or preclude the activities conducted by the United States Armed Forces at the United States Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center. The term ‘Forest’ means the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest designated by section 1808(a) [ 16 U.S.C. 539 o (a)]. The term ‘Recreation Area’ means the Bridgeport Winter Recreation Area designated by section 1806(a) [ 16 U.S.C. 460vvv(a) ]. with respect to land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of Agriculture; and with respect to land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of the Interior. The term ‘State’ means the State of California. The term ‘Trail’ means the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail.”