Partnerships

(a) Agreements authorized The Secretary may enter into agreements with qualified private and nonprofit organizations to carry out the following activities on Federal land in Mendocino, Humboldt, Trinity, and Del Norte Counties in the State: (1) Trail and campground maintenance. (2) Public education, visitor contacts, and outreach. (3) Visitor center staffing. (b) Contents An agreement entered into under subsection (a) shall clearly define the role and responsibility of the Secretary and the private or nonprofit organization. (c) Compliance The Secretary shall enter into agreements under subsection (a) in accordance with existing law. (d) Effect Nothing in this section— (1) reduces or diminishes the authority of the Secretary to manage land and resources under the jurisdiction of the Secretary; or (2) amends or modifies the application of any existing law (including regulations) applicable to land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary.