§ 460yyy-2. Management of the Conservation Area
(a)
Management
(1)
In general
The Secretary shall manage the Conservation Area—
(2)
Uses
The Secretary shall only allow uses of the Conservation Area that are consistent with the protection of the cave resources.
(3)
Requirements
In administering the Conservation Area, the Secretary shall provide for—
(A)
the conservation and protection of the natural and unique features and environs for scientific, educational, and other appropriate public uses of the Conservation Area;
(B)
public access, as appropriate, while providing for the protection of the cave resources and for public safety;
(C)
the continuation of other existing uses or other new uses of the Conservation Area that do not impair the purposes for which the Conservation Area is established;
(D)
management of the surface area of the Conservation Area in accordance with the Fort Stanton Area of Critical Environmental Concern Final Activity Plan dated March, 2001, or any amendments to the plan, consistent with this subchapter; and
(E)
scientific investigation and research opportunities within the Conservation Area, including through partnerships with colleges, universities, schools, scientific institutions, researchers, and scientists to conduct research and provide educational and interpretive services within the Conservation Area.
(b)
Withdrawals
Subject to valid existing rights, all Federal surface and subsurface land within the Conservation Area and all land and interests in the land that are acquired by the United States after March 30, 2009, for inclusion in the Conservation Area, are withdrawn from—
(c)
Management plan
(1)
In general
Not later than 2 years after March 30, 2009, the Secretary shall develop a comprehensive plan for the long-term management of the Conservation Area.
(2)
Purposes
The management plan shall—
(B)
incorporate, as appropriate, decisions contained in any other management or activity plan for the land within or adjacent to the Conservation Area;
(e)
Water rights
Nothing in this subchapter constitutes an express or implied reservation of any water right.