96 STAT. 306
Recreational and interpretive facilities.
Timber harvesting, exceptions.
Notification or report to congressional committees.
Hunting and fishing zones, designation.
Management plan, submittal to congressional committees.
PUBLIC LAW 97-243—AUG. 26, 1982 shall be construed as to prohibit the use of motorized vehicles, aircraft or motorboats for emergency and other essential administrative services, including those provided by State and local governments, or when necessary, for authorized scientific research. (e)(1) The Secretary shall provide for recreational use of the Monument and shall provide recreational and interpretive facilities (including trails and campgrounds) for the use of the public which are compatible with the provisions of this Act, and may assist adjacent affected local governmental agencies in the development of related interpretive programs. (2) Except for roads needed for recreational and interpretive purposes as may be recommended by the comprehensive management plan submitted in accordance with the provisions of subsection (i), roads or other developed facilities within the Monument should be located generally in areas which were developed prior to the 1980 eruption. (f) Subject to valid existing rights, all Federal lands within the Monument are hereby withdrawn from all forms of entry or appropriation or disposal under the public land laws, and from location, entry, and patent under the United States mining laws, and from disposition under all laws pertaining to mineral and geothermal leasing and all amendments thereto. Any mining activity carried out pursuant to valid existing rights shall be conducted in accordance with applicable Federal and State law. (g) Timber harvesting shall not be permitted on Federal lands within the Monument except (1) for timber salvage contracts awarded by the Forest Service before the date of enactment of this Act, and (2) to the minimum extent necessary to control fire, insects, diseases and other agents that would endanger irreplaceable features within the Monument, cause substantial damage to significant resources adjacent to the Monument, or endanger public safety. National forest system roads within the Monument may be used to the extent necessary for such timber harvesting activities. If the Secretary intends to carry out timber harvesting activities under clause (2), the Secretary shall advise the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committees on Agriculture and Interior and Insular Affairs of the House of Representatives of the action the Secretary intends to take at least 30 days in advance of initiating action to contract for such sales, except that in emergency situations the Secretary shall submit a report to such Committees, describing the action taken within 30 days thereafter. (h) The Secretary shall permit hunting and fishing on lands and waters within the Monument in accordance with applicable Federal and State law, except that the Secretary may designate zones within the Monument where, and establish periods when, no hunting or fishing shall be permitted for reasons of public health and safety, the protection of resources, scientific research activities, or public use and enjoyment. Except in emergencies, any regulations issued by the Secretary under this subsection shall be put into effect only after consultation with the appropriate State agencies responsible for hunting and fishing activities. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed as affecting the jurisdiction or responsibilities of the State of Washington with respect to wildlife and fish within the Monument. (i) Within three years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the committees referred to in section 1(b), a detailed and comprehensive management plan for the Monument.
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