§ 460ffff–2. Management plan

• (a) Not later than 3 years after March 12, 2019 , in accordance with subsections (b) and (c), the Secretary shall develop a comprehensive plan for the long-term management of the Scenic Area.
• (b) In developing the management plan, the Secretary shall consult with—
  • (1) appropriate State, Tribal, and local governmental entities, including Inyo County and the Tribe;
  • (2) utilities, including Southern California Edison Company and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power;
  • (3) the Alabama Hills Stewardship Group; and
  • (4) members of the public.
• (c) In accordance with this subchapter, the management plan shall include provisions for maintenance of existing public utility and other rights-of-way within the Scenic Area.
• (d) In developing the management plan, in accordance with this section, the Secretary may allow casual use mining limited to the use of hand tools, metal detectors, hand-fed dry washers, vacuum cleaners, gold pans, small sluices, and similar items.
• (e) Pending completion of the management plan, the Secretary shall manage the Scenic Area in accordance with section 460ffff–1(b) of this title .