Jeff Bingaman: “The language in section 10 requires the Secretary of the Interior to issue permits allowing for authorized vehicle…”

“The language in section 10 requires the Secretary of the Interior to issue permits allowing for authorized vehicle access to designated beaches, including Gold Bluff Beach, within Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, which is located within the broader national park boundary. This provision is unusual in that, on its face, it appears to require the Secretary to authorize access to a beach that is within a State Park and managed by the California Department of Parks and Recreation. However, I understand that nothing in this section is intended to override the responsibilities of the State of California and its management of state park.”