Valles Caldera National Preserve Management Act

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Valles Caldera National Preserve Management Act - Designates the Valles Caldera National Preserve in New Mexico as a unit of the National Park System for the protection and preservation of the fish, wildlife, watershed, natural, scientific, scenic, geologic, historic, cultural, archaeological, and recreational values of the area. Gives the Secretary of the Interior sole management responsibility for the Preserve. Requires coordination of the management and operations of the Preserve with the Bandelier National Monument. Requires the Secretary to prepare a management plan for the Preserve. Directs the Secretary to establish a new science and education program for the Preserve. Authorizes the establishment of a science and education center outside of the Preserve to promote research and education of the Preserve's natural and cultural resources. Prohibits road or facilities construction and motorized access within the area of volcanic domes and other peaks in the Preserve. Permits the continuation of livestock grazing and hunting and fishing on land and waters within the Preserve. Ensures the protection of, and access to, traditional cultural and religious sites. Directs the Secretary and the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to study the feasibility of establishing a hiking trail along the rim of the Valles Caldera. Transfers administrative jurisdiction over the Preserve from the Secretary of Agriculture to the Secretary of the Interior. Modifies the boundaries of Santa Fe National Forest to exclude the Preserve. Terminates the Valles Caldera Trust.

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• Reported to Senate (text)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 27 September 2010

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• Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 27 May 2010

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