What does Preamble of Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'A BILL To provide for the designation of certain wilderness areas, recreation management areas, and conservation areas in the State of Colorado, and for other purposes,' aims to designate specific areas in Colorado. The bill's stated purpose involves designating wilderness areas, recreation management areas, and conservation areas within Colorado.

What does DEFINITION OF STATE. of Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act do?

This section defines the term 'State' for the purposes of this Act.

What does DEFINITIONS. of Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act do?

This section defines terms used within the title. “Covered area” is defined as any area designated as wilderness by amendments to section 2(a) of the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 103-77) made by section 102(a). “Secretary” refers to the Secretary of Agriculture. “Wildlife Conservation Area” includes the Porcupine Gulch Wildlife Conservation Area (designated by section 104(a)), the Williams Fork Mountains Wildlife Conservation Area (designated by section 105(a)), and the Spraddle Creek Wildlife Conservation Area (designated by section 106(a)).

What does COLORADO WILDERNESS ADDITIONS. of Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act do?

This section amends the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993 to designate additional federal land within the White River National Forest as wilderness. Specifically, it adds designations for the Ptarmigan Peak, Holy Cross, Hoosier Ridge, Tenmile, and Eagles Nest Wilderness additions. The Ptarmigan Peak addition comprises approximately 6,896 acres, while the Holy Cross addition is approximately 3,866 acres. The Hoosier Ridge addition covers approximately 5,235 acres, and the Tenmile addition covers approximately 7,624 acres. The Eagles Nest additions, including Freeman Creek and Spraddle Creek, encompass approximately 7,634 acres. Certain grazing practices established before the enactment of this Act are permitted to continue under reasonable regulations. The Secretary is authorized to control fire, insects, and diseases within the designated areas. For the Eagles Nest Wilderness additions, the Secretary must coordinate activities with State and local agencies to protect watersheds during fire and flooding events.

What does WILLIAMS FORK MOUNTAINS POTENTIAL WILDERNESS. of Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act do?

This section designates approximately 8,036 acres within the White River National Forest as a potential wilderness area, named the 'Proposed Williams Fork Mountains Wilderness'. The potential wilderness area shall be managed in accordance with the Wilderness Act and this section, subject to valid existing rights. The Secretary must determine within three years of the Act's enactment whether to authorize livestock grazing on the Big Hole and Blue Ridge Allotments, potentially modifying or combining them. If livestock grazing is authorized, the Secretary may construct or rehabilitate range improvements using motorized or mechanized equipment, but this authority terminates two years after a positive determination regarding grazing. The 'Williams Fork Mountains Wilderness' will be formally designated as wilderness, no earlier than 180 days after enactment. Formal designation will occur on the earliest of three dates: completion of range improvements, the termination date of range improvement authority, or a determination against authorizing livestock grazing. The Secretary will manage the Williams Fork Mountains Wilderness according to the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993.

What does PORCUPINE GULCH WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AREA. of Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act do?

This section designates approximately 8,287 acres of Federal land within the White River National Forest as the 'Porcupine Gulch Wildlife Conservation Area'. The purposes of the Wildlife Conservation Area include conserving a wildlife migration corridor over Interstate 70 and protecting wildlife, scenic, roadless, watershed, and ecological resources. The Secretary of the relevant department is responsible for managing the Wildlife Conservation Area, adhering to the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 and other applicable laws. The Secretary can only allow uses and recreational activities that further the stated purposes of the Conservation Area. The use of motorized vehicles and mechanized transport is generally prohibited, with exceptions for administrative purposes, watershed protection, specific activities outlined in subsections (d) and (e), and emergency response. Construction of new or temporary roads is also generally prohibited, with similar exceptions. Commercial timber harvesting is generally prohibited, except for merchantable products that are byproducts of authorized activities. The Secretary can carry out activities to manage wildland fire and treat hazardous fuels, insects, and diseases. The Secretary can authorize the use of the subsurface of the Wildlife Conservation Area for regional transportation projects, including Interstate 70 and the Eisenhower-Johnson Tunnels. Section 3(e) of the James Peak Wilderness and Protection Area Act applies to the Wildlife Conservation Area.

What does WILLIAMS FORK MOUNTAINS WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AREA. of Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act do?

This section designates approximately 3,528 acres of Federal land within the White River National Forest as the 'Williams Fork Mountains Wildlife Conservation Area'. The purposes of the Wildlife Conservation Area are to conserve, protect, and enhance wildlife, scenic, roadless, watershed, recreational, and ecological resources. The Secretary of the relevant department is responsible for managing the area, ensuring conservation efforts align with the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 and other applicable laws. Allowed uses within the Wildlife Conservation Area are limited to those that further the stated purposes. Motorized vehicle use is generally restricted to designated roads and trails, with exceptions for administrative purposes, activities described in subsection (d), and emergency responses. Commercial timber harvesting is generally prohibited, except for merchantable products resulting from other authorized activities. Existing grazing policies and regulations will continue to apply within the Wildlife Conservation Area. The Secretary can carry out activities to manage wildland fire and treat hazardous fuels, insects, and diseases. Section 3(e) of the James Peak Wilderness and Protection Area Act applies to the Wildlife Conservation Area.

What does SPRADDLE CREEK WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AREA. of Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act do?

This section designates approximately 2,674 acres of Federal land within the White River National Forest as the 'Spraddle Creek Wildlife Conservation Area'. The purposes of the Wildlife Conservation Area include conserving, protecting, and enhancing wildlife, scenic, roadless, watershed, recreational, and ecological resources. The Secretary of the relevant department is responsible for managing the Wildlife Conservation Area, adhering to the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 and other applicable laws. Uses within the Wildlife Conservation Area are restricted to those that further the stated purposes. The use of motorized vehicles and mechanized transport is generally prohibited, except for administrative purposes or emergencies. Construction of new roads is prohibited, with exceptions for temporary roads needed for vegetation management projects, which must be decommissioned within three years of project completion. Commercial timber harvesting is generally prohibited, but the Secretary may harvest merchantable byproducts of other authorized activities. The Secretary can manage wildland fire and treat hazardous fuels, insects, and diseases within the area. Section 3(e) of the James Peak Wilderness and Protection Area Act applies to the Wildlife Conservation Area.

What does SANDY TREAT OVERLOOK. of Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act do?

This section designates a specific location as the "Sandy Treat Overlook." The Overlook is located beside United States Route 24 within the Camp Hale-Continental Divide National Monument. The coordinates of the Overlook are 39.431N 106.323W.

What does WHITE RIVER NATIONAL FOREST BOUNDARY MODIFICATION. of Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act do?

This section modifies the boundary of the White River National Forest. The modification includes approximately 120 acres in Summit County, Colorado, specifically described by section, township, and range coordinates. For purposes of section 200306 of title 54, United States Code, the modified boundaries are considered to be those in existence on January 1, 1965.