California AB43 extends the authority for adding rivers to the state wild and scenic rivers system indefinitely.

California AB43 amends the Public Resources Code to extend indefinitely the authority for the Secretary of the Natural Resources Agency to add rivers or segments of rivers to the state wild and scenic rivers system. This action is triggered if the federal government removes or delists a river or segment of a river from the national wild and scenic rivers system. The bill mandates a public hearing and requires the secretary to classify the river or segment as wild, scenic, or recreational if deemed in the state's best interest. The designation remains in effect until modified by statute.

California AB43 extends the authority for adding rivers to the state wild and scenic rivers system indefinitely.

California AB43 amends the Public Resources Code to extend indefinitely the authority for the Secretary of the Natural Resources Agency to add rivers or segments of rivers to the state wild and scenic rivers system. This action is triggered if the federal government removes or delists a river or segment of a river from the national wild and scenic rivers system. The bill mandates a public hearing and requires the secretary to classify the river or segment as wild, scenic, or recreational if deemed in the state's best interest. The designation remains in effect until modified by statute.