§ 541b. — Boundaries of scenicresearch area; adjustments to subarea boundaries; development of management plan; establishment of subareas; management objectives.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 16USC541b]
TITLE 16--CONSERVATION
CHAPTER 2--NATIONAL FORESTS
SUBCHAPTER II--SCENIC AREAS
Sec. 541b. Boundaries of scenic-research area; adjustments to
subarea boundaries; development of management plan;
establishment of subareas; management objectives
(a) Boundaries; adjustments to boundaries of subareas
The boundaries of the Area, and the boundaries of the subareas
included therein, shall be those shown on the map entitled ``Proposed
Cascade Head Scenic-Research Area'', dated June 1974, which is on file
and available for public inspection in the office of the Chief, Forest
Service, United States Department of Agriculture: Provided, That, from
time to time, the Secretary may, after public hearing or other
appropriate means for public participation, make adjustments in the
boundaries of subareas to reflect changing natural conditions or to
provide for more effective management of the Area and each of the
subareas in accordance with the purposes and provisions of this
subchapter.
(b) Management plan; development; time; contents
As soon as practicable after December 22, 1974, the Secretary shall,
with provisions for appropriate public participation in the planning
process, develop a comprehensive management plan for the Area. Said plan
shall prescribe specific management objectives and management controls
necessary for the protection, management, and development of the Area
and each of the subareas established pursuant to subsection (c) of this
section.
(c) Subareas; establishment; management objectives
Within the Area, the following subareas shall be established and
shall be managed in accord with the following primary management
objectives which shall be supplemental to the general management
objectives applicable to the entire Area:
(1) Estuary and Associated Wetlands Sub-area: An area managed to
protect and perpetuate the fish and wildlife, scenic, and research-
education values, while allowing dispersed recreation use, such as
sport fishing, nonmotorized pleasure boating, waterfowl hunting, and
other uses which the Secretary determines are compatible with the
protection and perpetuation of the unique natural values of the
subarea. After appropriate study, breaching of existing dikes may be
permitted within the subarea.
(2) Lower Slope-Dispersed Residential Subarea: An area managed
to maintain the scenic, soil and watershed, and fish and wildlife
values, while allowing dispersed residential occupancy, selective
recreation use, and agricultural use.
(3) Upper Timbered Slope and Headlands Subareas: Areas managed
to protect the scenic, soil and watershed, and fish and wildlife
values while allowing selective recreation and extensive research-
educational activities. Timber harvesting activity may occur in
these subareas only when the Secretary determines that such
harvesting is to be conducted in connection with research activities
or that the preservation of the timber resource is imminently
threatened by fire, old age, infestation, or similar natural
occurrences.
(4) Coastline and Sand Dune-Spit Subareas: Areas managed to
protect and maintain the scenic and wildlife values while allowing
selective recreation and extensive research-educational activities.
(Pub. L. 93-535, Sec. 3, Dec. 22, 1974, 88 Stat. 1732.)
Section Referred to in Other Sections
This section is referred to in section 541c of this title.
