SILVER STATE OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE TRAIL.

SEC. 401. SILVER STATE OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE TRAIL.(a) Definitions.—In this section:(1) Secretary.—The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior.(2) Map.—The term “Map” means the map entitled “Lincoln County Conservation, Recreation and Development Act Map” and dated October 1, 2004.(3) Trail.—The term “Trail” means the system of trails designated in subsection (b) as the Silver State Off-Highway Vehicle Trail.(b) Designation.—The trails that are generally depicted on the Map are hereby designated as the “Silver State Off-Highway Vehicle Trail”.(c) Management.—(1) In general.—The Secretary shall manage the Trail in a manner that—(A) is consistent with motorized and mechanized use of the Trail that is authorized on the date of the enactment of this Act pursuant to applicable Federal and State laws and regulations;(B) ensures the safety of the people who use the Trail; and(C) does not damage sensitive habitat or cultural resources.(2) Management plan.—(A) In general.—Not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with the State, the County, and any other interested persons, shall complete a management plan for the Trail.(B) Components.—The management plan shall—(i) describe the appropriate uses and management of the Trail;(ii) authorize the use of motorized and mechanized vehicles on the Trail; and118 STAT. 2417(iii) describe actions carried out to periodically evaluate and manage the appropriate levels of use and location of the Trail to minimize environmental impacts and prevent damage to cultural resources from the use of the Trail.(3) Monitoring and evaluation.—(A) Annual assessment.—The Secretary shall annually assess the effects of the use of off-highway vehicles on the Trail and, in consultation with the Nevada Division of Wildlife, assess the effects of the Trail on wildlife and wildlife habitat to minimize environmental impacts and prevent damage to cultural resources from the use of the Trail.(B) Closure.—The Secretary, in consultation with the State and the County, may temporarily close or permanently reroute, subject to subparagraph (C), a portion of the Trail if the Secretary determines that—(i) the Trail is having an adverse impact on—(I) natural resources; or(II) cultural resources;(ii) the Trail threatens public safety;(iii) closure of the Trail is necessary to repair damage to the Trail; or(iv) closure of the Trail is necessary to repair resource damage.(C) Rerouting.—Portions of the Trail that are temporarily closed may be permanently rerouted along existing roads and trails on public lands currently open to motorized use if the Secretary determines that such rerouting will not significantly increase or decrease the length of the Trail.(D) Notice.—The Secretary shall provide information to the public regarding any routes on the Trail that are closed under subparagraph (B), including by providing appropriate signage along the Trail.(4) Notice of open routes.—The Secretary shall ensure that visitors to the Trail have access to adequate notice regarding the routes on the Trail that are open through use of appropriate signage along the Trail and through the distribution of maps, safety education materials, and other information considered appropriate by the Secretary.(d) No Effect on Non-Federal Land and Interests in Land.—Nothing in this section shall be construed to affect ownership, management, or other rights related to non-Federal land or interests in land.(e) Map on File.—The Map shall be kept on file at the appropriate offices of the Secretary.