123STA T . 11 0 0 PUBLIC LA W 111 – 11 —M A R .30 , 200 9SEC.2 2 03 . MAN A G EMEN TOF T H E CONSE RV AT I ON AREA. (a)MAN A GEM EN T.— ( 1 ) I N GENE R A L .— TheS e cr e t ar ys ha l l m a n a g e the Co n - ser v at i on A rea— (A) in a manner that conserves ,p rotects, an d enhances the reso u rces and values o f the Conservation Area, including the resources and values descri b ed in section 2 2 0 2(a)
and ( B ) in accordance w ith— (i) this subtitle; (ii) the F ederal L and P olicy and Management Act of1 976 ( 43U .S.C. 1701 et se q .); and (iii) any other applicable laws. (2) U S ES.—The Secretary shall only allow uses of the Con- servation Area that are consistent with the protection of the cave resources. (3) R E QUI REMENTS.—In administering the Conservation Area, the Secretary shall provide for— (A) the conservation and protection of the natural and unique features and environs for scientific, educational, and other appropriate public uses of the Conservation Area; (B) public access, as appropriate, while providing for the protection of the cave resources and for public safety; (C) the continuation of other e x isting uses or other new uses of the Conservation Area that do not impair the purposes for which the Conservation Area is estab- lished; ( D ) management of the surface area of the Conserva- tion Area in accordance with the Fort Stanton Area of Critical E nvironmental Concern Final Activity Plan dated March, 2001, or any amendments to the plan, consistent with this subtitle; and (E) scientific investigation and research opportunities within the Conservation Area, including through partner- ships with colleges, universities, schools, scientific institu- tions, researchers, and scientists to conduct research and provide educational and interpretive services within the Conservation Area. (b) W IT HD RA W ALS.—Sub j ect to valid existing rights, all Federal surface and subsurface land within the Conservation Area and all land and interests in the land that are acquired by the United States after the date of enactment of this Act for inclusion in the Conservation Area, are withdrawn from— (1) all forms of entry, appropriation, or disposal under the general land laws; (2) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and (3) operation under the mineral leasing and geothermal leasing laws. (c) MANAGEMENT PLAN.— (1) IN GENERAL.— N ot later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall develop a com- prehensive plan for the long-term management of the Conserva- tion Area. (2) PUR PO SES.—The management plan shall— (A) describe the appropriate uses and management of the Conservation Area; Deadlin e .16USC4 6 0y yy –2 .
