PUBLIC LAW 109–432—DEC. 20, 2006
120 STAT. 3041
(2) LIMITATIONS.—The Secretary shall designate the Trail only if the Secretary— (A) determines that the route of the Trail would not have significant negative impacts on wildlife, natural or cultural resources, or traditional uses; and (B) ensures that the Trail designation— (i) is an effort to extend the Silver State OffHighway Vehicle Trail designated under section 401(b) of the Lincoln County Conservation, Recreation, and Development Act of 2004 (16 U.S.C. 1244 note; Public Law 108–424); and (ii) is limited to— (I) 1 route that generally runs in a northsouth direction; and (II) 1 potential spur running west. (c) MANAGEMENT.— (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall manage the Trail in a manner that— (A) is consistent with any motorized and mechanized uses of the Trail that are authorized on the date of enactment of this Act under applicable Federal and State laws (including regulations); (B) ensures the safety of the individuals who use the Trail; and (C) does not damage sensitive wildlife habitat, natural, or cultural resources. (2) MANAGEMENT PLAN.— (A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 2 years after the date of designation of the Trail, the Secretary, in consultation with the State, the County, and any other interested persons, shall complete a management plan for the Trail. (B) COMPONENTS.—The management plan shall— (i) describe the appropriate uses and management of the Trail; (ii) authorize the use of motorized and mechanized vehicles on the Trail; and (iii) describe actions carried out to periodically evaluate and manage the appropriate levels of use and location of the Trail to minimize environmental impacts and prevent damage to cultural resources from the use of the Trail. (3) MONITORING AND EVALUATION.— (A) ANNUAL ASSESSMENT.—The Secretary shall annually assess— (i) the effects of the use of off-highway vehicles on the Trail to minimize environmental impacts and prevent damage to cultural resources from the use of the Trail; and (ii) in consultation with the Nevada Department of Wildlife, the effects of the Trail on wildlife and wildlife habitat to minimize environmental impacts from the use of the Trail. (B) CLOSURE.—The Secretary, in consultation with the State and the County and subject to subparagraph (C), may temporarily close or permanently reroute a portion of the Trail if the Secretary determines that— (i) the Trail is having an adverse impact on—
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