Page:United States Statutes at Large Volume 118.djvu/2446

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118 STAT. 2416 PUBLIC LAW 108–424—NOV. 30, 2004 (B) maintains a gradual and smooth interconnection of the corridor with the area described in paragraph (2). (4) AUTHORIZED USES.—The Secretary may authorize the location of any above ground or underground utility facility, transmission lines, gas pipelines, natural gas pipelines, fiber optics, telecommunications, water lines, wells (including moni toring wells), cable television, and any related appurtenances in the area described in paragraph (1). (d) EFFECT.—The relocation of the corridor under this section shall not require the Secretary to update the 1998 Las Vegas Valley Resource Management Plan or the 2000 Caliente Manage ment Framework Plan Amendment. (e) WAIVER OF CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS.—The Secretary shall waive the requirements of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) that would otherwise be applicable to the holders of the right of way corridor described in subsection (a)(2)(A) with respect to an amendment to the legal description of the right of way corridor. TITLE IV—SILVER STATE OFF HIGHWAY VEHICLE TRAIL SEC. 401. SILVER STATE OFF HIGHWAY VEHICLE TRAIL. (a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: (1) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ means the Secretary of the Interior. (2) MAP.—The term ‘‘Map’’ means the map entitled ‘‘Lincoln County Conservation, Recreation and Development Act Map’’ and dated October 1, 2004. (3) TRAIL.—The term ‘‘Trail’’ means the system of trails designated in subsection (b) as the Silver State Off Highway Vehicle Trail. (b) DESIGNATION.—The trails that are generally depicted on the Map are hereby designated as the ‘‘Silver State Off Highway Vehicle Trail’’. (c) MANAGEMENT.— (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall manage the Trail in a manner that— (A) is consistent with motorized and mechanized use of the Trail that is authorized on the date of the enactment of this Act pursuant to applicable Federal and State laws and regulations; (B) ensures the safety of the people who use the Trail; and (C) does not damage sensitive habitat or cultural resources. (2) MANAGEMENT PLAN.— (A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consulta tion 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 Deadline. 16 USC 1244 note.