§ 460hhh-3. — Management.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 16USC460hhh-3]
TITLE 16--CONSERVATION
CHAPTER 1--NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES
SUBCHAPTER CXIX--SPRING MOUNTAINS NATIONAL RECREATION AREA
Sec. 460hhh-3. Management
(a) In general
The Secretary, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service, shall
manage the Recreation Area in accordance with the laws, rules, and
regulations pertaining to the National Forest System and this subchapter
to provide for--
(1) the conservation of scenic, scientific, historic, cultural,
and other values contributing to public enjoyment;
(2) the conservation of fish and wildlife populations and
habitat, including the use of prescribed fire to improve or maintain
habitat;
(3) the protection of watersheds and the maintenance of free
flowing streams and the quality of ground and surface waters in
accordance with applicable law;
(4) public outdoor recreation benefits, including, but not
limited to, hunting, fishing, trapping, hiking, horseback riding,
backpacking, rock climbing, camping, and nature study;
(5) wilderness areas as designated by Congress; and
(6) the management and use of natural resources in a manner
compatible with the purposes for which the Recreation Area is
established.
(b) Hunting, trapping, and fishing
(1) In general
Subject to paragraph (2), the Secretary shall permit hunting,
trapping, fishing, and habitat management within the Recreation Area
in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State of
Nevada.
(2) Exceptions
The Secretary, in consultation with the Nevada Department of
Wildlife, may designate zones where and periods when hunting,
trapping, or fishing shall not be permitted for reasons of public
safety, administration, or public use and enjoyment.
(c) Grazing
The grazing of livestock on Federal lands may be permitted to
continue pursuant to Federal law and subject to such reasonable
regulations, policies, and practices as the Secretary considers
necessary.
(d) Preventive measures
Nothing in this subchapter shall preclude such reasonable measures
as the Secretary considers necessary to protect the land and resources
from fire or insect or disease infestation in the Recreation Area.
(Pub. L. 103-63, Sec. 5, Aug. 4, 1993, 107 Stat. 298.)
