Public Law 74–751

That the Secretary

Prescott National Forest, Ariz.

Segregation of portion, for recreational uses.

of Agriculture is hereby authorized in his discretion to designate and segregate for recreational development any lands not to exceed four thousand acres within the Prescott National Forest, Arizona, which in his opinion, are available for such purpose, and

Cooperative agreement with Phoenix, Ariz.

he is hereby authorized to enter into such form of cooperative agreement with, or issue such permits to the city of Phoenix, Arizona, for occupancy of said area for recreation purposes as in his opinion will permit the fullest use of the lands for such purposes without interfering with the object for which the national forest was established. Lands so designated and segregated under the provisions of this Act

Mining laws waived.

shall not be subject to the mining laws of the United States: Provided, however,

Proviso.

Existing locations not affected.

That such designation and segregation shall not affect valid existing mineral locations of record on the date of such segregation so long as such locations are legally maintained.