Management of Federal land
Title II — Zuni Salt Lake and Sanctuary Protection
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(a) In general In addition to the requirements of section 202, the Secretary, acting through the Director of the Bureau of Land Management, shall manage the Federal land withdrawn under that section in accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.), in consultation with the Tribe, to protect the Zuni Salt Lake and Sanctuary, the quality and quantity of water resources that supply the Zuni Salt Lake, and any cultural resources or values within or associated with the Zuni Salt Lake and Sanctuary. (b) Specific restrictions The following restrictions shall apply to the Federal land described in subsection (a): (1) Except where needed for administrative or emergency purposes, motor vehicle use shall be limited to designated routes, which shall not impact the values of the Zuni Salt Lake and Sanctuary. (2) No water wells or extension or expansion of any existing water wells may be authorized after the date of enactment of this Act, except that replacement water wells may be authorized in the event of failure of an existing water well. (3) No increase in existing permitted grazing use may be authorized. (4) No new rights-of-way or leases may be issued, except for geophysical, geologic, or hydrologic operations limited to research or monitoring to understand and protect the Zuni Salt Lake or for regional scientific study. (5) No sale or free use of timber may be authorized. (6) Casual collecting shall not be authorized.