Sec. 101. South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area
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In this section: The term ecological integrity has the meaning given the term in section 219.19 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act). The term restoration has the meaning given the term in section 219.19 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act). The term restoration area means the South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area established by subsection (b). The term shaded fuel break means a vegetation treatment that— reduces fuel characteristics in order to affect fire behavior such that a fire can be more readily controlled; and retains, to the maximum extent practicable— adequate canopy cover to suppress plant regrowth in the forest understory following treatment; and the largest and most vigorous trees in order to provide the most shade per tree over the longest period of time.
Subject to valid existing rights, there is established the South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area, comprising approximately 871,414 acres of Federal land administered by the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management, as generally depicted on the map entitled South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area and dated May 15, 2020. The purposes of the Restoration Area are— to establish, restore, and maintain fire-resilient mature and late successional forests, as ecologically appropriate; to protect and restore aquatic habitat and anadromous fisheries; to protect the quality of water; to reduce the threat posed by wildfires to neighboring communities; and to allow visitors to enjoy the scenic, recreational, natural, cultural, and wildlife values of the Restoration Area.
Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture and Secretary of the Interior shall jointly submit to Congress— a plan to conduct restoration activities and improve the ecological integrity of the restoration area; and an updated fire management plan for the land that includes the restoration area. In developing the plans required under subsection (d), the Secretary shall solicit input from a collaborative group that— includes— appropriate representatives of State and local governments; and multiple interested persons representing diverse interests; and is transparent and inclusive.
The updated fire management plan required under subsection (d)(2) shall, to the maximum extent practicable, include— the use of prescribed fire; and the use of shaded fuel breaks. The Secretary shall conduct restoration activities in a manner consistent with the plans required under subsection (d). The establishment of the restoration area shall not modify the management status of any land or water that is designated as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System or the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, including land or water designated as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System or the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System by this Act (including an amendment made by this Act).
If there is a conflict between a law applicable to a component described in subparagraph
(A)and this section, the more restrictive provision shall control. Subject to valid existing rights, the restoration area is withdrawn from— all forms of entry, appropriation, and disposal under the public land laws; location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and disposition under laws relating to mineral and geothermal leasing or mineral materials.