What does Preamble of Rim of the Valley Corridor Preservation Act do?

This bill aims to adjust the boundary of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area The adjustment includes the addition of the Rim of the Valley Corridor The bill was introduced to the Senate and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources

What does SHORT TITLE. of Rim of the Valley Corridor Preservation Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Rim of the Valley Corridor Preservation Act.

What does BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT. of Rim of the Valley Corridor Preservation Act do?

This section amends Section 507(c) of the National Parks and Recreation Act of 1978. The recreation area will consist of land, water, and interests in land and water depicted on specific maps. The maps include 'Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and Santa Monica Mountains Zone, California, Boundary Map' (map number 80,047-C, dated August 2001) and 'Proposed Addition - Rim of the Valley Unit Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area' (map number 638/179670x, dated April 14, 2023). The maps will be available for public inspection in National Park Service offices. The Secretary may make minor revisions to the boundaries after advising the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and the House Committee on Natural Resources.

What does ADMINISTRATION. of Rim of the Valley Corridor Preservation Act do?

This section concerns the administration of land acquired by the Secretary of the Interior within the Rim of the Valley Unit. Such land and interests in land will be administered as part of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. Administration will occur in accordance with laws and regulations applicable to the National Recreation Area.

What does UTILITIES AND WATER RESOURCE FACILITIES. of Rim of the Valley Corridor Preservation Act do?

This section concerns utilities and water resource facilities within the Rim of the Valley Unit. The addition of the Rim of the Valley Unit to the National Recreation Area does not affect the operation, maintenance, or modification of existing water resource facilities or public utilities. Utility or water resource facility activities must be conducted to reasonably avoid or reduce impacts on the Rim of the Valley Unit’s resources.

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Rim of the Valley Corridor Preservation Act

Last updated: 12/9/2025 · Introduced: 5/22/2025

Author: Adam Schiff (D-CA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill expands the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area to include the Rim of the Valley Corridor, as depicted on specified maps.
Land acquired within the Rim of the Valley Unit will be managed as part of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, following existing laws and regulations.
The bill ensures that the operation and modification of existing utility and water resource facilities within the Rim of the Valley Unit can continue, provided they minimize impacts on the area’s resources.

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