§460qqq–3 Management

Summary

The Secretary, through the Director of the Bureau of Land Management, must manage the Conservation Area to conserve, protect, and improve its natural resources. Management must follow the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) and other laws. Within 3 years after November 6, 2002, the Secretary must make a management plan with the State, the city of Henderson, the County, and other interested people. The plan must say how the area will be used and cared for, allow motorized vehicles to build and maintain water projects for wildlife (like guzzlers) with limits no stricter than those used for similar uses in wilderness areas, describe ways to hide visual impacts, set up litter cleanup and public lands education, and recommend a route for a rural road to give Henderson access (application N–65874). Only uses that help the area's purpose are allowed. Motor vehicles may be used only on roads and trails the plan names, except for official work or emergencies. Subject to valid existing rights, public land in the area is withdrawn from public land entry, mining claims, and mineral and geothermal leasing laws; land interests acquired after November 6, 2002, are withdrawn when bought. The State keeps its authority over fish and wildlife, including hunting, fishing, and trapping, though the Secretary may close areas temporarily for safety or administration after consulting the State agency except in emergencies. Creating the Conservation Area does not make a protective buffer around it, and lawful uses on adjoining private land are not stopped.