April 8, 2025
Mr. Neguse introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources
To amend the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993 to add certain land to the Sarvis Creek Wilderness, and for other purposes.
Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the Sarvis Creek Wilderness Completion Act
.
Sec. 2. Definitions
In this Act:
(1) Sarvis creek wilderness addition
The term Sarvis Creek Wilderness Addition means the land added to the Sarvis Wilderness by the amendment made by section 3(a).
(2) Secretary
The term Secretary means the Secretary of Agriculture.
Sec. 3. Designation of Sarvis Creek Wilderness addition
(a) Designation
Section 2(a)(11) of the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 103–77) is amended by striking 1993,
and inserting 1993, and certain land within the Routt National Forest that comprises approximately 6,817 acres, as generally depicted as
.Sarvis Creek Wilderness Addition Proposal
on the map entitled Sarvis Creek Wilderness Addition Proposal
and dated February 26, 2024,
(b) Applicable law
The reference in section 4(d)(4) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(4)) to the effective date of that Act shall be considered to be a reference to the date of enactment of this Act for purposes of administering the Sarvis Creek Wilderness Addition.
Sec. 4. Administrative provisions
(a) Tribal rights and use
(1) Treaty rights
Nothing in this Act affects the treaty rights of any Indian Tribe.
(2) Traditional tribal uses
The Secretary may, in accordance with applicable law, permit Indian Tribes access to, and use of, the Sarvis Creek Wilderness Addition for traditional, religious, and cultural purposes.
(b) Fire, insects, and diseases
In accordance with section 4(d)(1) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(1)), the Secretary may carry out any activity in the Sarvis Creek Wilderness Addition that the Secretary determines to be necessary for the control of fire, insects, and diseases, subject to such terms and conditions as the Secretary determines to be appropriate.