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PUBLIC LAW 95-000—MMMM. DD, 1978

PUBLIC LAW 95-625—NOV. 10, 1978

92 STAT. 3519

current status of completion or revision of general management plans for each unit of the National Park System. General management plans for each unit shall include, but not be limited to: "(1) measures for the preservation of the area's resources; "(2) indications of types and general intensities of development (including visitor circulation and transportation patterns, systems and modes) associated with public enjoyment and use of the area, including general locations, timing of implementation, and anticipated costs; "(3) identification of and implementation commitments for visitor carrying capacities for all areas of the unit; and "(4) indications of potential modifications to the external boundaries of the unit, and the reasons therefor.". (4) In section 12(c) delete "or exceeding five years" and insert 16 USC la-7. "or of five years or more". OAK CREEK CANYON AND CHIRICAHUA NATIONAL MONUMENT STUDIES

SEC. 605. (a) In recognition of the need for and desirability of protecting the Oak Creek Canyon, Yavapai, and Soldiers WashMormon Canyon areas in Arizona as a unit or units of the National Park System, the Secretary, in cooperation with the Secretary of Agriculture where national forest lands are involved, shall conduct a study to determine a suitable boundary for such unit or units of the System, including the areas referred to herein together with such lands as may be appropriate to provide for their protection and administration as a national monument or other unit of the National Park System. Such study shall be coiiducted in consultation with appropriate units of local government concerned and the Sedona-Oak Creek Canyon Interagency Task Force. Such study shall take into account existing patterns of use and activities in the area and the possible adverse impacts a National Monument designation in the area would have on multiple use activities important to the local economy. (b) The Secretary, in cooperation with the Secretary of Agriculture where national forest lands are involved, shall conduct a study of the boundary of Chiricahua National Monument, Arizona, to determine the appropriate location of a boundary line for additions to the monument which includes such highly scenic features as Cochise Head and which is located to the extent practicable on natural topographic features. (c) A report of each study conducted pursuant to subsections (a) and (b) of this section shall be submitted by the Secretary to the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate not later than one year following the date on which funds are appropriated for the purpose of the study. Each report shall include a map or other description of the boundary determined as a result of the study, a description of the natural, scenic, and cultural features within the boundary, and the recommendation of the Secretary with respect to such further legislation as may be appropriate.

Boundary determinations. 16 USC l a - 5 note.

Consultation.

Report to congressional committees.

Legislative recommenda-

LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION F U N D ACCOMPLISHMENTS REPORTING DATE

SEC. 606. (a) The first sentence of section 6(f)(7) of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act (78 Stat. 897) is amended by inserting 16 USC 460/-8. ", so as to be received by the Secretary no later than December 31," after the word "transmit".