PUBLIC LAW 97-243—AUG. 26, 1982 (7) The provisions of this subsection (except for the provisions of paragraphs (5) and (6)) do not authorize the exercise by the Secretary of the power of eminent domain, and any exchange of the lands or interests in lands carried out under this subsection shall be pursuant to a voluntary agreement entered into between the Secretary and Burlington Northern Incorporated, or the Secretary and Weyerhaeuser Company, as the case may be, with the full consent of each of the parties to such agreement. (d) Nothing in this Act shall affect any prior contractual obligation of Burlington Northern Incorporated or Weyerhaeuser Company regarding lands owned by them and included in an exchange pursuant to wis Act nor shall such obligations be transferred pursuant to this legislation to the United States. (e) Any terms, conditions, or obligations imposed by the Act of July 2, 1864 (13 Stat. 365), as amended, that apply to lands and interests in lands exchanged under this Act by Burlington Northern Incorporated shall apply in equivalent manner to lands and interests in lands obtained by Burungton Northern Incorporated under this Act. (f) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary shall only be required to prepare an environmental assessment of any exchange of mineral or geothermal interests authorized by this Act. In the course of preparing the assessment, the Secretary shall conduct at least one public hearing in the vicinity of the mineral or geothermal interests to be conveyed by the United States in such exchange. Any exchange of mineral or geothermal interests may be made by the Secretary only after providing the committees referred to in section 1 of this Act thirty days' notice of his intention to do so.
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Environmental assessment. Hearing.
ADMINISTRATION
SEC. 4. (a) The Secretary acting through the Forest Service shall administer the Monument as a separate unit within the boundary of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, in accordance with the appropriate laws pertaining to the national forest system, and in accordance with the provisions of this Act. (b)(1) The Secretary shall manage the Monument to protect the geologic, ecologic, and cultural resources, in accordance with the provisions of this Act allowing geologic forces and ecological succession to continue substantially unimpeded. (2) The Secretary may take action to control fire, insects, diseases, and other agents that might (A) endanger irreplaceable features within the Monument or (B) cause substantial damage to significant resources adjacent to the Monument. (3) Nothing in this Act shall prohibit the Secretary from undertaking or permitting those measures within the Monument reasonably necessary to ensure public safety and prevent loss of Ufe and property. (c) The Secretary shall permit the full use of the Monument for scientific study and research, except that the Secretary may impose such restrictions as may be necessary to protect public health and safety and to prevent undue modification of the natural conditions of the Monument. (d) In order to protect the significant features of the Monument, reduce user conflicts, and ensure visitor safety, the Secretary is authorized to control times and means of access and use of the Monument or parts thereof: Provided, That nothing in this section
Scientific study and research.
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