16 U.S.C. § 539m–1: Definitions

Summary

Defines the key words used for rules about the T’uf Shur Bien Preservation Trust Area. "Area" means the T’uf Shur Bien Preservation Trust Area, about 9,890 acres in the Cibola National Forest shown on the Forest Service map dated April 2000. The Area does not include certain named subdivisions, land owned by the Pueblo, the crest facilities, or the special use permit area. "Crest facilities" means the buildings and developments on the top of Sandia Mountain (for example the electronic site, access roads, Crest House, the tram’s upper terminal and restaurant, observation area, parking, restrooms, Trail No. 130, hang-glider launches, Kiwanis cabin) and the land they sit on plus 100 feet to the west unless the Secretary and the Pueblo agree in writing to a different distance. Other terms are defined in one line each. "Existing use" = uses happening in the Area on February 20, 2003 or authorized after November 1, 1995 but before that date. "Modified use" = an existing use changed or reconfigured after February 20, 2003 without major expansion (examples: trails made accessible, parking reconfigured, or group recreation permits moved). "New use" = a use not present on February 20, 2003 or an existing use greatly expanded; excludes NEPA categorical exclusions and actions to follow the Endangered Species Act. "La Luz tract" = about 31 acres owned by the Pueblo. "Piedra Lisa tract" = about 160 acres owned by the Pueblo. "Local public body" = a New Mexico political subdivision. "Pueblo" = the Pueblo of Sandia government. "Secretary" = Secretary of Agriculture acting through the Forest Service Chief. "Settlement Agreement" = the April 4, 2000 agreement among the United States, the Pueblo, and Sandia Peak Tram Company. "Special use permit" = permit issued December 1, 1993 to Sandia Peak Tram Company and Sandia Peak Ski Company. "Special use permit area" = the land under that permit, including about 46 acres of tram corridor, about 945 acres of ski area, and Exhibit A items like the maintenance road to the lower tram tower, water facilities, and 7 helispots. "Subdivision" = the listed named subdivisions and any other private plats shown on the map. "Traditional or cultural use" = ceremonial activities and noncommercial harvesting or use of plants, animals, wood, water, and other natural resources.

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In sections 539m to 539m–12 of this title:

(1)Area

(A)In general

The term “Area” means the T’uf Shur Bien Preservation Trust Area, comprised of approximately 9890 acres of land in the Cibola National Forest, as depicted on the map.

(B)Exclusions

The term “Area” does not include—

(i)the subdivisions;

(ii)Pueblo-owned land;

(iii)the crest facilities; or

(iv)the special use permit area.

(2)Crest facilities

The term “crest facilities” means—

(A)all facilities and developments located on the crest of Sandia Mountain, including the Sandia Crest Electronic Site;

(B)electronic site access roads;

(C)the Crest House;

(D)the upper terminal, restaurant, and related facilities of Sandia Peak Tram Company;

(E)the Crest Observation Area;

(F)parking lots;

(G)restrooms;

(H)the Crest Trail (Trail No. 130);

(I)hang glider launch sites;

(J)the Kiwanis cabin; and

(K)the land on which the facilities described in subparagraphs (A) through (J) are located and the land extending 100 feet along terrain to the west of each such facility, unless a different distance is agreed to in writing by the Secretary and the Pueblo and documented in the survey of the Area.

(3)Existing use

The term “existing use” means a use that—

(A)is occurring in the Area as of February 20, 2003; or

(B)is authorized in the Area after November 1, 1995, but before February 20, 2003.

(4)La Luz tract

The term “La Luz tract” means the tract comprised of approximately 31 acres of land owned in fee by the Pueblo and depicted on the map.

(5)Local public body

The term “local public body” means a political subdivision of the State of New Mexico (as defined in New Mexico Code 6–5–1).

(6)Map

The term “map” means the Forest Service map entitled “T’uf Shur Bien Preservation Trust Area” and dated April 2000.

(7)Modified use

(A)In general

The term “modified use” means an existing use that, at any time after February 20, 2003, is modified or reconfigured but not significantly expanded.

(B)Inclusions

The term “modified use” includes—

(i)a trail or trailhead being modified, such as to accommodate handicapped access;

(ii)a parking area being reconfigured (but not expanded); and

(iii)a special use authorization for a group recreation use being authorized for a different use area or time period.

(8)New use

(A)In general

The term “new use” means—

(i)a use that is not occurring in the Area as of February 20, 2003; and

(ii)an existing use that is being modified so as to be significantly expanded or altered in scope, dimension, or impact on the land, water, air, or wildlife resources of the Area.

(B)Exclusions

The term “new use” does not include a use that—

(i)is categorically excluded from documentation requirements under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.); or

(ii)is carried out to comply with the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.).

(9)Piedra Lisa tract

The term “Piedra Lisa tract” means the tract comprised of approximately 160 acres of land owned by the Pueblo and depicted on the map.

(10)Pueblo

The term “Pueblo” means the Pueblo of Sandia in its governmental capacity.

(11)Secretary

The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service.

(12)Settlement Agreement

The term “Settlement Agreement” means the Agreement of Compromise and Settlement dated April 4, 2000, among the United States, the Pueblo, and the Sandia Peak Tram Company.

(13)Special use permit

The term “special use permit” means the Special Use Permit issued December 1, 1993, by the Secretary to Sandia Peak Tram Company and Sandia Peak Ski Company.

(14)Special use permit area

(A)In general

The term “special use permit area” means the land and facilities subject to the special use permit.

(B)Inclusions

The term “special use permit area” includes—

(i)approximately 46 acres of land used as an aerial tramway corridor;

(ii)approximately 945 acres of land used as a ski area; and

(iii)the land and facilities described in Exhibit A to the special use permit, including—

(I)the maintenance road to the lower tram tower;

(II)water storage and water distribution facilities; and

(III)7 helispots.

(15)Subdivision

The term “subdivision” means—

(A)the subdivision of—

(i)Sandia Heights Addition;

(ii)Sandia Heights North Unit I, II, or 3;

(iii)Tierra Monte;

(iv)Valley View Acres; or

(v)Evergreen Hills; and

(B)any additional plat or privately-owned property depicted on the map.

(16)Traditional or cultural use

The term “traditional or cultural use” means—

(A)a ceremonial activity (including the placing of ceremonial materials in the Area); and

(B)the use, hunting, trapping, or gathering of plants, animals, wood, water, and other natural resources for a noncommercial purpose.

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Sections 539m to 539m–12 of this title, referred to in text, was in the original “this title”, meaning title IV of div. F of Pub. L. 108–7, Feb. 20, 2003, 117 Stat. 279, which is classified generally to sections 539m to 539m–12 of this title. For complete classification of title IV to the Code, see

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note set out under section 539m of this title and Tables. The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, referred to in par. (8)(B)(i), is Pub. L. 91–190, Jan. 1, 1970, 83 Stat. 852, which is classified generally to chapter 55 (§ 4321 et seq.) of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see

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note set out under section 4321 of Title 42 and Tables. The Endangered Species Act of 1973, referred to in par. (8)(B)(ii), is Pub. L. 93–205, Dec. 28, 1973, 87 Stat. 884, which is classified principally to chapter 35 (§ 1531 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see

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note set out under section 1531 of this title and Tables.

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