Sec. 4. National Recreation Area advisory committee; management plan
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As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish an advisory committee to advise the Secretary with respect to the management of the National Recreation Area. The Advisory Committee shall be composed of members appointed by the Secretary, from among— representatives of local government; forest ecologists; experts in dispersed recreation; local residents who own or reside in property located not more than 2 miles from the boundary of the National Recreation Area; representatives of conservation and outdoor recreation groups; consulting foresters; the Director of the State Department of Natural Resources (or designees); wildlife experts; and designees from the Corps of Engineers.
Not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall develop a comprehensive management plan for the long-term protection and management of the National Recreation Area. The Management Plan shall— be developed— in consultation with the Advisory Committee; after providing an opportunity for public comment; and after engaging with interested or affected federally recognized Indian Tribes, other Federal agencies, and State and local governments, including the State Department of Natural Resources; address management issues associated with the National Recreation Area, including— fires; invasive species; the response to insect and disease infestations; measures needed to protect the public water supply provided by Monroe Reservoir; the establishment, maintenance, and closure of camp sites, campgrounds, trails, and roadways; and any other issues identified by the Advisory Committee; and include— measures to preserve and protect native and historical resources, flora, fauna, and recreational, scenic, and aesthetic values within the National Recreation Area; and measures to prevent degradation of the public water supply provided by Monroe Reservoir.