To modify the boundaries of the Agua Fria National Monument in the State of Arizona to clarify Bureau of Land Management administrative responsibilities regarding the Monument, and for other purposes.
Bars the use of the National Park Service or the Fish and Wildlife Service to administer the Monument.
Requires the Secretary to: (1) review the interim management policy for the administration of the Monument; and (2) develop a plan for its long-range management.
Establishes the Agua Fria National Monument Advisory Committee.
Requires the Secretary to: (1) allow hunting, trapping, and fishing on lands and waters within the Monument; (2) continue to allow the use of motorized vehicles on designated roads and trails; (3) allow the use of non-motorized, wheeled game carriers for the removal of downed big game; and (4) permit livestock grazing.
Declares that the designation of the Monument by Presidential Proclamation 7263 of January 11, 2000, and the enactment of this Act shall preclude the use by the President of the authority provided in the Antiquities Act to expand by presidential proclamation its boundaries to include any other Federal lands.
Directs the Secretary to submit to the President a study containing recommendations regarding any boundary changes to the Monument that would enhance protection of the archaeological resources or expand opportunities for public education and scientific research concerning these resources.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E410-412)
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Recreation and Public Lands.
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
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