To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act by designating a segment of the Lower Merced River in California as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate a specified segment of the Lower Merced River, California, as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to permit the construction and operation of pumping facilities at the Saxon Creek Project. Withdraws the minerals in certain segments of such river and the South Fork Merced River from appropriation under the U.S. mining and mineral leasing laws. Designates a segment of the North Fork Merced River, California, for study for potential addition to the System. Provides for the continued operation and maintenance of the New Exchequer Project (including flood control operations and relicensing of it).…