The Protecting Unique and Beautiful Landscapes by Investing in California Lands Act or the PUBLIC Lands Act includes provisions for wilderness preservation, economic development, recreation, and conservation across various regions of California. It establishes guidelines for restoring natural areas, designating wilderness and scenic trails, and creating partnerships to enhance recreational opportunities and environmental protections.

The section defines the term "Secretary" to refer to either the Secretary of Agriculture or the Secretary of the Interior, depending on which department oversees the land in question. It also states that the term "State" specifically refers to the State of California.

The South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area is a designated federal land area managed by the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management with the goals of restoring fire-resilient forests, protecting wildlife and water quality, and enhancing recreation. The area includes rules for vegetation management, fire operations, road decommissioning, grazing, and stewardship contracts, and emphasizes collaboration and the use of the best available science to achieve these objectives.

The section allows the Secretary of the Interior to work with various partners, such as state and local agencies and nonprofit organizations, to restore damaged redwood forests in the Redwood National and State Parks. The Secretary must follow all related laws when carrying out these restoration efforts.

The California Public Land Remediation Partnership is a collaborative effort aimed at cleaning up and restoring federal lands in California that have been damaged by illegal activities, like unauthorized marijuana cultivation. The partnership brings together various federal, state, tribal, local authorities, and organizations to identify priority lands for cleanup, secure resources, and involve communities and experts in the restoration process, while also ensuring that federal, state, and tribal authorities retain their existing powers.

The bill allows the Secretary of Agriculture to work with public or private partners to create a visitor center in Weaverville, California, to support the Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area. The visitor center will focus on the area's natural and cultural resources and can involve collaboration with state and other organizations.

The Secretaries of Agriculture and the Interior are allowed to jointly or separately create a visitor center in Del Norte County, California, in partnership with appropriate public or private entities. This center aims to serve visitors and support the missions of the local parks and surrounding federal lands by showcasing their natural and cultural resources.

The section instructs the Secretary to consider the goals of the South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area when updating land and resource management plans for certain National Forests: Shasta-Trinity, Six Rivers, Klamath, and Mendocino.

In updating the fire management plan for certain wilderness areas, the Secretary must follow federal guidelines, consider using fire to support ecological goals, ensure consistent fire management across expanded areas, consult with government and public stakeholders, and adhere to all relevant laws and regulations.

The section requires the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study on the feasibility of setting up overnight accommodations near Redwood National and State Parks on specific Federal lands. If deemed suitable, the Secretary can enter into agreements with private and nonprofit organizations to develop and manage these accommodations, while ensuring that the Secretary's land management authority remains unaffected.

The Horse Mountain Special Management Area, covering about 7,482 acres in Humboldt County, California, is established to promote recreation and scenic enjoyment while preserving natural resources. The area will be managed in accordance with relevant laws, allowing various recreational activities and having specific rules for motorized vehicles, with new trails potentially developed following public consultation.

The section discusses plans to explore the possibility of creating a nonmotorized Bigfoot National Recreation Trail from Ides Cove Trailhead to Crescent City, California. It involves a study to assess feasibility, potential designation if viable, respect for private property rights, and the ability to form cooperative agreements for trail work and education projects.

The section designates the "Elk Camp Ridge Recreation Trail" for off-highway vehicles and mountain bikes on Forest Service-managed land in Del Norte County, California. The Secretary of Agriculture is responsible for ensuring the trail's safe use, minimizing environmental impacts, evaluating any adverse effects, and providing information on available routes, with the authority to reroute or close the trail if necessary.

The section discusses the plan to build a nonmotorized recreational trail around Trinity Lake. It requires a feasibility study within three years to determine if the trail should be constructed and allows the use of volunteer services and donations to potentially reduce federal spending, while ensuring that the construction complies with applicable laws and doesn't affect non-Federal landownership rights.

The bill requires the Secretary of Agriculture to study ways to improve hiking and biking trails in certain California national forests. This study must happen within three years and involves working with various interested parties and coordinating with the Secretary of the Interior to enhance trails near the national forest land.

The section authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to study and potentially construct mountain biking and nonmotorized recreational trails in the Six Rivers National Forest if they are feasible and in the public interest. The Secretary can use volunteer services and non-federal contributions to support this construction, and must follow applicable laws, ensuring that the section does not affect rights related to non-federal land.

The section authorizes the Secretary to partner with private and nonprofit organizations to perform tasks like trail maintenance and visitor education in certain counties in California. These agreements must align with existing laws and do not alter the Secretary's management authority or current legal regulations.

In accordance with the Wilderness Act, this section designates several areas across the state as wilderness areas, incorporating them into the National Wilderness Preservation System and expanding existing ones such as the Chanchelulla, Elkhorn Ridge, and Siskiyou Wilderness, among others. It also involves redesignating the North Fork Wilderness to the North Fork Eel River Wilderness and adjusting the boundaries of the Elkhorn Ridge Wilderness by removing 30 acres.

The administration of wilderness areas is guided by the Wilderness Act and involves managing activities like fire control, livestock grazing, and wildlife conservation while allowing access for Indian Tribes for cultural and religious purposes. Other activities permitted include military overflights, horseback riding, and recreational climbing, as long as they comply with set guidelines and conditions.

The section designates certain areas as "potential wilderness" in the state to aid the goals of the Wilderness Act. It requires these areas to be managed as wilderness until fully designated as such, outlines provisions for ecological restoration using minimal impact tools, and provides that full wilderness status will occur either when certain conditions are met or after 10 years. The section also mandates regular reports on restoration progress.

The section amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate specific segments of rivers in California as wild, scenic, or recreational rivers. These designations are managed by the Secretaries of Agriculture and the Interior, and imply conservation and specific management objectives for each segment.

The Sanhedrin Special Conservation Management Area is established in Mendocino County, California, to protect and enhance its natural, scenic, and cultural resources for future generations. It restricts activities like motor vehicle use and timber harvesting to preserve the area's undeveloped character, while allowing for sustainable practices such as grazing, wildfire management, and land acquisition, all in line with conservation goals.

Congress has decided that parts of the Eden Valley Wilderness Study Area, which are not officially designated as wilderness areas, have been studied enough and will no longer be under certain restrictions from the Federal Land Policy and Management Act.

The section requires the Secretary to create detailed maps and legal descriptions for various designated areas like restoration, management, and wilderness areas soon after the law is enacted. These documents must be submitted to relevant Senate and House committees and made available for public viewing, with the Secretary allowed to fix any minor errors.

The Secretary is required to update management plans for certain units by incorporating the designations and studies specified in this title as soon as possible, following relevant laws and regulations.

In Section 143, the bill clarifies that the existing rights-of-way and utility facilities of the Pacific Gas and Electric Company in specific conservation areas are not affected, allowing for their usual operations, maintenance, and necessary upgrades. It also mandates that within a year, plans must be published for regular and emergency access to these facilities, ensuring they can continue to function effectively.

The section provides definitions for terms used in the bill, including what qualifies as a "scenic area," who the "Secretary" is depending on the land management agency, the definition of "State" as referencing California, and what constitutes a "wilderness area."

In accordance with the Wilderness Act, this section designates specific areas in California as wilderness areas and adds them as parts of the National Wilderness Preservation System. It also requires the Secretary to file detailed maps and legal descriptions with the relevant Senate and House committees, ensuring these documents are available for public inspection while allowing for corrections of any minor errors.

The text describes the designation of around 2,359 acres of land in the Los Padres National Forest as the Machesna Mountain Potential Wilderness Area. It details the management and regulations regarding trail use, the possible use of motorized vehicles, federal land withdrawal from certain laws, and cooperative agreements, leading to its final designation as a wilderness area and incorporation into the Machesna Mountain Wilderness Area within 20 years or upon completion of trail projects.

The section describes the rules for managing designated wilderness areas, emphasizing the Secretary's responsibilities for administration, fire management, and livestock grazing, while allowing certain activities like horseback riding, military flights, and existing utility operations. It ensures that land acquisitions become part of the wilderness, restricts new development, and outlines conditions for the continued use of existing water and electricity facilities, while also allowing necessary climate data collection.

The section amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate specific segments of Indian Creek, Mono Creek, Matilija Creek, Sespe Creek, Sisquoc River, and Piru Creek in California as wild, scenic, or recreational rivers, under the administration of the Secretary of Agriculture. It clarifies that the new designations do not affect existing water rights or the authorized motorized use of trails near Upper Piru Creek.

The bill section designates approximately 41,082 acres in the Los Padres National Forest as the Fox Mountain Potential Wilderness Area, aiming to eventually make it a part of the National Wilderness Preservation System. It outlines specific management guidelines, including potential trail construction and restrictions, and states that the land is withdrawn from entry and mining activities until its designation as official wilderness is complete.

The section designates two scenic areas, Condor Ridge and Black Mountain, within the Los Padres National Forest and nearby lands to conserve natural and recreational resources. It restricts activities like road building, mining, and commercial enterprises, allowing only those uses that align with conservation purposes, and provides guidelines on managing issues like wildfires while maintaining public access to maps and legal details.

Congress has established the Condor National Scenic Trail to protect the endangered California Condor and promote public enjoyment of the natural beauty of California's Los Padres National Forest. The Secretary of Agriculture is tasked with managing the trail, considering adjustments, and studying how to connect trail sections, working with various organizations and landowners, while ensuring private property rights are respected.

The Secretary of Agriculture, through the Chief of the Forest Service, is required to conduct a study within six years on whether it is possible to open a new trail for small vehicles that connects Forest Service Highway 95 to trails in the Ballinger Canyon area.

The Secretary of Agriculture is required to complete a study within six years to find ways to improve trails for nonmotorized recreation, like mountain biking, in certain districts that are not wilderness areas. This study will be conducted in consultation with interested parties in Santa Barbara, Ojai, and Mt. Pinos ranger districts.

Indian Tribes are granted access to wilderness areas for cultural and religious practices under the Wilderness Act. The Secretary can temporarily close parts of these areas to the public to protect the tribe's privacy during such activities, but closures must be limited in size and duration and comply with relevant laws.

In this section, the bill defines several terms: "Secretary" refers to the Secretary of Agriculture, "State" means the State of California, and "wilderness area or addition" refers to any wilderness area or addition that is designated by section 303(a).

The San Gabriel Mountains National Monument is being expanded to include an additional 109,167 acres of land, as outlined in a new map from 2019. The Secretary is responsible for managing this area according to existing laws and must update the management plan within three years, consulting with state and local governments and the public.

The section designates specific areas within the Angeles National Forest as wilderness areas and additions to existing wilderness regions, including the Condor Peak Wilderness and the Yerba Buena Wilderness. It also requires the Secretary to file a map and legal description of these areas with relevant Senate and House committees and ensures the map is available for public inspection, with errors subject to correction.

The section outlines how wilderness areas and additions are to be managed, covering aspects like fire control, grazing, fish and wildlife management, and military activities. It states that these areas must comply with existing federal laws and guidelines, allowing for activities such as fire management, livestock grazing, recreational horseback riding, and climatological data collection, provided they do not conflict with the preservation of the wilderness areas.

Section 305 of the bill amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act by designating specific segments of rivers in California as either wild, recreational, or scenic, to be managed by the Secretary of Agriculture. It also clarifies that the designation will not affect existing or new water resource facilities located downstream of these segments, and any new water use must be nonconsumptive, complying with existing environmental laws like the Endangered Species Act.

The section outlines that no part of this title reserves, expands, or changes water rights related to certain federal lands and river systems, and it ensures existing state water rights and interstate agreements are unaffected. It also requires the Secretary to follow state laws when acquiring new water rights not existing at the time of the act's enactment for specific areas like the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument and designated wild and scenic rivers.

The section authorizes the Secretary to issue permits for water facilities in the Pleasant View Ridge Wilderness if certain conditions are met, such as the facility's existence and use since the area's designation as wilderness, the owner's valid water right, and the impracticality of moving the facility. It also allows certain uses of motorized equipment for facility maintenance and sets conditions to ensure it doesn't exceed permitted water rights.

The Act is called the "Protecting Unique and Beautiful Landscapes by Investing in California Lands Act" or "PUBLIC Lands Act". It contains a detailed table of contents that outlines sections on various topics such as forest restoration, recreation, conservation, and miscellaneous provisions, as well as modifications to the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument boundary.

The section defines terms used in the Act: "Secretary" refers to either the Secretary of Agriculture or the Secretary of the Interior, depending on the land’s jurisdiction, and "State" specifically refers to the State of California.

The section establishes the South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area, detailing its purpose to enhance fire-resilient forests, safeguard aquatic habitats, and offer recreational opportunities. It mandates collaborative plans for restoration and fire management involving various stakeholders, and limits certain activities like mining and leasing within the area.

The California Public Land Remediation Partnership is set up to coordinate and support efforts to clean up federal land in California affected by illegal activities like marijuana cultivation. It brings together various federal, state, and local agencies, as well as non-government groups, and can provide resources, grants, and technical help to achieve its goals.

The Secretary of Agriculture is required to take into account the goals of the South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area when updating the management plans for the Shasta-Trinity and Six Rivers National Forests.

The section mandates that the Secretary update fire management plans for designated wilderness areas by creating spatial plans in line with federal guidelines, ensuring the use of fire for ecological goals, consulting with relevant local governments and the public, and adhering to applicable laws.

The section outlines plans for a Bigfoot National Recreation Trail, detailing a feasibility study by the Secretary of Agriculture with cooperation from the Secretary of the Interior. If deemed feasible, the trail, which runs from Mendocino National Forest to Crescent City, California, will be officially designated, considering both Federal and private landowner permissions, and may involve cooperative agreements for construction and maintenance.

The Elk Camp Ridge Recreation Trail section of the bill directs the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a trail for off-highway vehicles and mountain bikes in Del Norte County, ensuring it is safe and minimally damaging to nature and cultural sites. The Secretary can close, reroute, and provide information about the trail if impacts or safety concerns arise, without affecting rights related to non-federal lands.

The section outlines plans for constructing a recreational trail around Trinity Lake. It requires a feasibility study within three years and allows for trail construction using volunteers and contributions, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, while not affecting rights related to non-Federal land.

The Secretary of Agriculture is tasked with studying the feasibility of creating the Condor National Scenic Trail to connect the northern and southern parts of the Los Padres National Forest in California. This study must consider hiking route connectivity, safety, public access, and year-round use, and involve consultations with various agencies, landowners, and the public before submitting the findings to specific Senate and House committees.

The Secretary of Agriculture is required to work with interested parties to conduct a study within three years to enhance nonmotorized recreational trails, such as those for mountain biking, in specified areas of the Los Padres National Forest that are not designated as wilderness.

The section directs the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a study within three years to enhance trail opportunities for both motorized and nonmotorized recreation in certain national forests in California and to explore the possibility of creating a new vehicle trail. The study requires consultation with the Secretary of the Interior to improve coordination on adjacent lands.

The section authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to study and potentially construct mountain biking and nonmotorized trails in the Smith River National Recreation Area if the project is feasible and publicly beneficial, considering volunteer help to reduce costs. It ensures that no changes will be made to the ownership or management rights of non-Federal land.

The Secretary is allowed to make agreements with private and nonprofit groups to help with trail and campground maintenance, education, visitor services, and staffing at visitor centers on federal lands in certain counties in California. These agreements must clearly state each party's role, follow existing laws, and do not change the Secretary's authority or existing laws regarding the management of these lands.

The Secretary of Agriculture can work with other entities to build a visitor center in Weaverville, California, to help visitors and support the goals of the Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area. The center must focus on showcasing the area’s natural and cultural resources, and the Secretary may also partner with the State and other organizations to achieve these goals.

The Secretaries of Agriculture and the Interior may jointly or separately create a visitor center in Del Norte County, California, in partnership with other public or private entities. This center aims to serve visitors and support the goals of Redwood National and State Parks, the Smith River National Recreation Area, and nearby federal lands by showcasing their scenic, natural, historical, and cultural resources.

The Secretary of the Interior will study the possibility of building overnight accommodations near Redwood National and State Parks. If deemed suitable and feasible, the Secretary can partner with private or nonprofit organizations to develop and maintain these accommodations, while retaining authority over the land and ensuring no existing laws are altered.

The document designates specific areas in the state as wilderness areas under the National Wilderness Preservation System, adding them to existing wilderness areas or creating new ones. It also involves a name change for the North Fork Wilderness to North Fork Eel River Wilderness and modifies the boundary of the Elkhorn Ridge Wilderness.

The section outlines the management rules for wilderness areas, stating that they will be administered according to existing laws but with specific modifications, such as allowing necessary activities for fire control and disease management, ensuring state jurisdiction over fish and wildlife remains unaffected, and permitting certain activities like livestock grazing, horseback riding, climbing, and military overflights under specific conditions. Additionally, it clarifies that these areas will be protected from new land claims or mining operations, and any land acquired for a wilderness area will be incorporated into it and managed accordingly.

The section designates certain areas of federal land as potential wilderness, which are to be managed as wilderness and restored ecologically until they meet the criteria for full wilderness designation. Once restored, these areas will be officially recognized as wilderness and integrated into existing conservation systems.

The section amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to include new designations of specific segments of rivers and creeks in California. These segments are categorized as wild, scenic, or recreational, and are to be managed by either the Department of Agriculture or the Department of the Interior, depending on the location and characteristics of each river or creek.

The section establishes two scenic areas, Condor Ridge and Black Mountain, within Los Padres National Forest and adjacent lands, to protect the areas' ecological, cultural, and recreational values. It prohibits certain activities like road-building and timber harvesting but allows necessary actions for resource management, while requiring management by federal agencies to enhance and conserve these resources.

The section establishes three Special Management Areas in different National Forests to protect their ecological, scenic, and recreational values while allowing certain uses like recreation and grazing, subject to specific conditions. It also outlines management plans, land acquisition policies, partnerships with tribal entities, and restrictions on activities such as motorized vehicle use, timber harvesting, and land entry.

The section requires the Secretary to prepare detailed maps and legal descriptions for specified areas, including the South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area and various wilderness and special management areas, soon after the law is enacted. These maps and descriptions will have legal force, can be corrected for clerical errors, and will be available for public inspection at designated offices.

The Secretary is required to update management plans for certain areas, as soon as possible after the law is enacted, by including designations and studies mentioned in this part of the law, following all relevant legal guidelines.

The section ensures that existing rights-of-way and utility facilities of the Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) in certain protected areas, such as the South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area and Bigfoot National Recreation Trail, can continue to operate and be upgraded or replaced without additional restrictions. It also requires the Secretary to develop access plans for PG&E’s maintenance and emergency needs within a year of the Act's enactment or a new right-of-way being issued.

The section allows the Secretary of Agriculture to permit the continued use of water facilities in the Pleasant View Ridge Wilderness if they existed before the area was designated as wilderness, have been regularly used to provide water to non-Federal land, are backed by valid water rights, and cannot be moved elsewhere. The permission would include conditions to protect the wilderness.

Indian Tribes are granted access to certain protected areas for cultural and religious purposes. The Secretary can temporarily close these areas to the public if requested by an Indian Tribe to ensure their privacy, as long as the closure is limited in size and duration and follows relevant laws like the American Indian Religious Freedom Act and the Wilderness Act.

The San Gabriel Mountains National Monument is being expanded by approximately 109,167 acres, as specified in a new map dated June 26, 2019. The Secretary is tasked with managing this expanded area according to existing laws and is required to update the management plan for the Monument within three years, involving consultation with local and tribal authorities and the public.