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System. Such study shall be conducted in consultation with appropriate units of local government concerned and the Sedona-Oak Creek Canyon Interagency Task Force. Such study shall take into account existing patterns of use and activities in the area and the possible adverse impacts a National Monument designation in the area would have on multiple use activities important to the local economy.

(b) The Secretary, in cooperation with the Secretary of Agriculture where national forest lands are involved, shall conduct a study of the boundary of Chiricahua National Monument, Arizona, to determine the appropriate location of a boundary line for additions to the monument which includes such highly scenic features as Cochise Head and which is located to the extent practicable on natural topographic features.

(c) A report of each study conducted pursuant to subsections (a) and (b) of this section shall be submitted by the Secretary to the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate not later than one year following the date on which funds are appropriated for the purpose of the study. Each report shall include a map or other description of the boundary determined as a result of the study, a description of the natural, scenic, and cultural features within the boundary, and the recommendation of the Secretary with respect to such further legislation as may be appropriate.

LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

REPORTING DATE

SEC. 606. (a) The first sentence of section 6(f)(7) of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act (78 Stat. 897) is amended by inserting ", so as to be received by the Secretary no later than December 31," after the word "transmit".

(b) The third sentence of such section 6(f) (7) of such Act is amended by striking out the period and inserting in lieu thereof "by no later than March 1 of each year.".

HELLS CANYON NATIONAL RECREATION AREA

SEC. 607. The words "September 1975" in section 1(b) of the Act of December 31, 1975 (Public Law 94-199), are deleted and replaced with the words "May 1978," to clarify that the boundary between Saulsberry and Freezeout Saddles is the hydrologic divide.

IRVINE COAST-LAGUNA, CALIFORNIA STUDY

SEC. 608. (a) In order to consider preserving in its natural condition, the Irvine Coast-Laguna area, California from Newport Beach to Laguna Beach as generally depicted on the map entitled "Irvine Coast-Laguna Study

Area", numbered IRV-90,000, and dated June 1978, and in order to consider protection of the area's unique ecology and topography, its watershed and marine environment, and public outdoor recreation opportunities, the Secretary shall study, investigate, and formulate recommendations on the feasibility and desirability of establishing such area as a unit of the National Park System, such as a park, recreation area, or seashore. The Secretary shall consult with other appropriate Federal agencies, as well as with the appropriate State and local bodies and officials involved, and shall corrdinate the study with applicable local and State plans and planning activities relating to the area. Federal departments and agencies are authorized and directed to cooperate with the Secretary and, to the extent permitted by law, to furnish such statistics, data, reports, and other material as the Secretary may deem necessary for purposes of the study.

(b) The Secretary shall submit to the President and the Congress of the United States, within six months after the date of enactment of this section, a report of his findings and recommendations. The report of the Secretary shall contain, but not be limited to, findings with respect to

(1) the scenic, scientific, natural, and outdoor recreation values of the Irvine Coast-Laguna area;

(2) the type of Federal, State, and local programs that are feasible and desirable in the public interest to preserve, develop, and make accessible for public use the values identified; and

(3) the relationship of any recommended national park, recreation area, or seashore area to existing or proposed Federal, State, and local programs to manage in the public interest the natural resources of the entire Irvine Coast-Laguna area.

(c) There is hereby authorized to be appropriated $50,000 to carry out the provisions of this section.

THEODORE ROOSEVELT INAUGURAL NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE

SEC. 609. The first section of the Act entitled "An Act to provide for the acquisition and preservation of the real property known as the Ansley Wilcox House in Buffalo, New York, as a national historic site", approved November 2, 1966 (Public Law 89-708), is amended by striking out "at no expense to the United States" and inserting in lieu thereof "at no direct operating expense to the Department of the Interior,".

THEODORE ROOSEVELT NATIONAL PARK

SEC. 610. The area formerly known as the "Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park", established by the Act of April 25, 1947 (61 Stat. 52), shall henceforth be known as the "Theodore Roosevelt National Park".

BADLANDS NATIONAL PARK

SEC. 611. The area formerly known as the "Badlands National Monument", established by Presidential Proclamation of January 25, 1939 (53 Stat. 2521), shall henceforth be known as the "Badlands National Park".

ALBERT EINSTEIN MEMORIAL

SEC. 612. The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to convey for nominal consideration to the National Academy of Sciences, United States Reservation 332A, located on the south side of Square Numbered 88 between 21st Street, 22d Street and Constitution Avenue in the District of Columbia to erect and maintain a Memorial to Albert Einstein. The title to said property shall remain with the National Academy of Sciences so long as the property is used for access. At such time as the property is no longer used for memorial purposes or public access is restricted, title to said property shall revert to the United States.

PEARSON-SKUBITZ BIG HILL LAKE

SEC. 613. The project for flood protection on Big Hill Creek, Kansas, authorized by the Flood Control Act of 1962, Public Law 87-874, shall hereafter be known and designated as the "Pearson-Skubitz Big Hill Lake". Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, or record, or other paper of the United States to such project shall be held to be a reference to the "Pearson-Skubitz Big Hill Lake".

ADVISORY COUNCIL ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION

SEC. 614. Section 212(a) of the Act of October 15, 1966 (80 Stat. 915), as amended (16 U.S.C. 470), is further amended by adding the following at the end thereof:

"There are authorized to be appropriated not to exceed $2,250,000 in fiscal year 1980.".

TITLE VII-WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS ACT
AMENDMENTS

SUBTITLE A-ADDITION OF SEGMENTS

ADDITION OF PERE MARQUETTE SEGMENT

SEC. 701. Section 3(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act is amended by adding the following new paragraph at the end thereof:

"(16) PERE MARQUETTE, MICHIGAN.-The segment downstream from the junction of the Middle and Little South Branches to its junction with United States Highway 31 as generally depicted on the boundary map entitled 'Proposed Boundary Location, Pere Marquette Wild and Sce

nic River,'; to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture. After consultation with State and local governments and the interested public, the Secretary shall take such action as is provided for under subsection (b) with respect to the segment referred to in this paragraph within one year from the date of enactment of this paragraph. Any development or management plan prepared pursuant to subsection (b) shall include (a) provisions for the dissemination of information to river users and (b) such regulations relating to the recreational and other uses of the river as may be necessary in order to protect the area comprising such river (including lands contiguous or adjacent thereto) from damage or destruction by reason of overuse and to protect its scenic, historic, esthetic and scientific values. Such regulations shall further contain procedures and means which shall be utilized in the enforcement of such development and management plan. For the purposes of carrying out the provisions of this Act with respect to the river designated by this paragraph, there are authorized to be appropriated not more than $8,125,000 for the acquisition of lands or interests in lands and $402,000 for development."

ADDITION OF RIO GRANDE SEGMENT

SEC. 702. Section 3(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act is amended by adding the following new paragraph at the end thereof:

"(17) RIO GRANDE, TEXAS.-The segment on the United States side of the river from river mile 842.3 above Mariscal Canyon downstream to river mile 651.1 at the Terrell-Val Verde County line; to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior. The Secretary shall, within two years after the date of enactment of this paragraph, take such action with respect to the segment referred to in this paragraph as is provided for under subsection (b). The action required by such subsection (b) shall be undertaken by the Secretary, after consultation with the United States Commissioner, International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico, and appropriate officials of the State of Texas and its political subdivisions. The development plan required by subsection (b) shall be construed to be a general management plan only for the United States side of the river and such plan shall include, but not be limited to, the establishment of a detailed boundary which shall include an average of not more than 160 acres per mile. Nothing in this Act shall be construed to be in conflict with—

"(A) the commitments or agreements of the United States made by or in pursuance of the treaty between the United States and Mexico regarding the utilization of the Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and of the Rio Grande, signed at Washington, February 1944 (59 Stat. 1219), or

"(B) the treaty between the United States and Mexico regarding maintenance of the Rio Grande and Colorado River as the international boundary between the United States and Mexico, signed November 23, 1970.

For purposes of carrying out the provisions of this Act with respect to the river designated by this paragraph, there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary, but not more than $1,650,000 for the acquisition of lands and interests in lands and not more than $1,800,000 for development.".

ADDITION OF SKAGIT SEGMENTS

SEC. 703. Section 3(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act is amended by adding the following new paragraph at the end thereof:

"(18) SKAGIT, WASHINGTON.-The segment from the pipeline crossing at Sedro-Woolley upstream to and including the mouth of Bacon Creek; the Cascade River from its mouth to the junction of its North and South Forks; the South Fork to the boundary of the Glacier Peak Wilderness Area; the Suiattle River from its mouth to the boundary of the Glacier Peak Wilderness Area at Milk Creek; the Sauk River from its mouth to its junction with Elliott Creek; the North Fork of the Sauk River from its junction with the South Fork of the Sauk to the boundary of the Glacier Peak Wilderness Area; as generally depicted on the boundary map entitled 'Skagit River River Area Boundary'; all segments to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture. Riprapping related to natural channels with natural rock along the shorelines of the Skagit segment to preserve and protect agricultural land shall not be considered inconsistent with the values for which such segment is designated. After consultation with affected Federal agencies, State and local government and the interested public, the Secretary shall take such action as is provided for under subsection (b) with respect to the segments referred to in this paragraph within one year from the date of enactment of this paragraph; as part of such action, the Secretary of Agriculture shall investigate that portion of the North Fork of the Cascade River from its confluence with the South Fork to the boundary of the North Cascades National Park and if such portion is found to qualify for inclusion, it shall be treated as a component of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System designated under this section upon publication by the Secretary of notification to that effect in the Federal Register. For the purposes of carrying out the provisions of this Act with respect to the river designated by this paragraph there are authorized to be appropriated not more than $11,734,000 for the acquisition of lands or interest in lands and not more than $332,000 for development.".

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