(a) The following described area is established as the Willow Mountain Critical Habitat Area:


(1) Township 20 North, Range 2 West, Seward Meridian


Section 7


Sections 18 - 19;


(2) Township 20 North, Range 3 West, Seward Meridian


Sections 1 - 2


Sections 11 - 14


Sections 23 - 24;


(3) Township 21 North, Range 2 West, Seward Meridian


Sections 4 - 7


Section 18: W1/2;


(4) Township 21 North, Range 3 West, Seward Meridian


Section 1


Sections 11 - 14


Sections 23 - 26


Sections 35 - 36;


(5) Township 22 North, Range 2 West, Seward Meridian


Sections 19 - 21


Sections 28 - 33.


(b) Notwithstanding AS 16.20.510
- 16.20.530, the commissioner of fish and game, in consultation with the commissioner of natural resources, shall prepare a management plan for the Willow Mountain Critical Habitat Area. The commissioner of fish and game and the commissioner of natural resources shall exercise their respective authorities over the area in a manner consistent with the management plan.