Sec. 201. Otatsy Recreation Management Area
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Subject to valid existing rights, certain Federal land in the Lolo National Forest comprising approximately 2,013 acres, as generally depicted on the Map, is designated as the Otatsy Recreation Management Area (referred to in this section as the recreation management area ). The Secretary shall manage the recreation management area in accordance with— this section, to conserve, protect, and enhance the scenic, fish and wildlife, recreational, backcountry heritage, and other natural resource values of the recreation management area; and any laws (including regulations) relating to the National Forest System. Except as provided in subsections
(d)and (e), the following shall be prohibited on Federal land within the recreation management area: Permanent roads. Timber harvest. Except as necessary to provide for snowmobile use, to meet the minimum requirements for the administration of the recreation management area, and to protect public health and safety— the use of motorized and mechanized vehicles; and the establishment of temporary roads. The use of snowmobiles shall be allowed within the recreation management area— between December 1 and April 1; during periods of adequate snow cover, as determined by the Secretary; and subject to such terms and conditions as the Secretary determines to be necessary. In accordance with this section, the Secretary may carry out any measures in the recreation management area that the Secretary determines to be necessary to control fire, insects, and diseases, including, as the Secretary determines to be appropriate, the coordination of those activities with a State or local agency. Subject to valid existing rights, the recreation management area (including any Federal land acquired after the date of enactment of this Act for inclusion in the recreation management area) is withdrawn from all forms of— entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws; location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and disposition under all laws pertaining to mineral and geothermal leasing or mineral materials.