16 U.S.C. § 546b: Seng Mountain and Bear Creek Scenic Areas, Jefferson National Forest, Virginia

certain National Forest System land in the Jefferson National Forest, comprising approximately 5,192 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled “Seng Mountain and Raccoon Branch” and dated April 28, 2008 , which shall be known as the “Seng Mountain National Scenic Area”; and certain National Forest System land in the Jefferson National Forest, comprising approximately 5,128 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled “Bear Creek” and dated April 28, 2008 , which shall be known as the “Bear Creek National Scenic Area”. to ensure the protection and preservation of scenic quality, water quality, natural characteristics, and water resources of the scenic areas; consistent with paragraph (1), to protect wildlife and fish habitat in the scenic areas; to protect areas in the scenic areas that may develop characteristics of old-growth forests; and consistent with paragraphs (1), (2), and (3), to provide a variety of recreation opportunities in the scenic areas. this subtitle; and the laws (including regulations) generally applicable to the National Forest System. The Secretary shall only allow uses of the scenic areas that the Secretary determines will further the purposes of the scenic areas, as described in subsection (b). Not later than 2 years after March 30, 2009 , the Secretary shall develop as an amendment to the land and resource management plan for the Jefferson National Forest a management plan for the scenic areas. Nothing in this subsection requires the Secretary to revise the land and resource management plan for the Jefferson National Forest under section 1604 of this title . Except as provided in paragraph (2), after March 30, 2009 , no roads shall be established or constructed within the scenic areas. Nothing in this subsection denies any owner of private land (or an interest in private land) that is located in a scenic area the right to access the private land. Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3), no harvesting of timber shall be allowed within the scenic areas. control fire; provide for public safety or trail access; or control insect and disease outbreaks. Firewood may be harvested for personal use along perimeter roads in the scenic areas, subject to any conditions that the Secretary may impose. to maintain scenic quality; to prevent tree mortality; to reduce hazards to visitors; or to protect private land. The Secretary may engage in vegetation manipulation practices in the scenic areas to maintain the visual quality and wildlife clearings in existence on March 30, 2009 . Except as provided in paragraph (2), motorized vehicles shall not be allowed within the scenic areas. to carry out administrative activities that further the purposes of the scenic areas, as described in subsection (b); to assist wildlife management projects in existence on March 30, 2009 ; and on Forest Development Roads 49410 and 84b; and on the portion of Forest Development Road 6261 designated on the map described in subsection (a)(2) as “open seasonally”. in a manner consistent with the purposes of the scenic areas, as described in subsection (b); and using such means as the Secretary determines to be appropriate. The Secretary shall administer the scenic areas in a manner that maintains and enhances water quality. location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and operation of the mineral leasing and geothermal leasing laws. The term ‘scenic areas’ means the Seng Mountain National Scenic Area and the Bear Creek National Scenic Area. The term ‘Secretary’ means the Secretary of Agriculture.”