16 U.S.C. § 460ffff-2 — Management plan

(a) In general Not later than 3 years after March 12, 2019 , in accordance with subsections (b) and (c), the Secretary shall develop a comprehensive plan for the long-term management of the Scenic Area. (b) Consultation In developing the management plan , the Secretary shall consult with— (1) appropriate State , Tribal, and local governmental entities, including Inyo County and the Tribe ; (2) utilities, including Southern California Edison Company and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power; (3) the Alabama Hills Stewardship Group; and (4) members of the public. (c) Requirement In accordance with this subchapter, the management plan shall include provisions for maintenance of existing public utility and other rights-of-way within the Scenic Area. (d) Incorporation In developing the management plan , in accordance with this section, the Secretary may allow casual use mining limited to the use of hand tools, metal detectors, hand-fed dry washers, vacuum cleaners, gold pans, small sluices, and similar items. (e) Interim management Pending completion of the management plan , the Secretary shall manage the Scenic Area in accordance with section 460ffff–1(b) of this title . ( Pub. L. 103–433, title XIV, § 1403 , as added Pub. L. 116–9, title I, § 1441 , Mar. 12, 2019 , 133 Stat. 709 .) Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries Definitions For definition of “Secretary” as used in this section, see section 3 of Pub. L. 103–433 , set out as a note under section 410aaa of this title .

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