Study of land in Hot Springs and Washakie Counties

(a) Definition of counties In this section, the term Counties means each of the following counties in the State: (1) Hot Springs County. (2) Washakie County. (b) Study (1) In general The Secretary shall carry out a study to evaluate the potential for the development of new special motorized recreation areas in the Counties. (2) Requirements (A) Land included The study under paragraph (1) shall evaluate the potential for the development of new special motorized recreation areas on Federal land managed by the Bureau in the Counties except any land that is subject to a restriction on the use of motorized or mechanized vehicles under any Federal law, including this Act. (B) Public input; collaboration In carrying out the study under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall— (i) offer opportunities for public input; and (ii) collaborate with— (I) State parks, historic sites, and trails; and (II) the Counties. (3) Report Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a report describing the findings of the study under paragraph (1).