An act to designate the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument in the State of Washington, and for other purposes.

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Designates certain lands within and adjacent to the Gifford Pinchot National Forest in the State of Washington as the Mount Saint Helens National Volcanic Area. Extends the exterior boundary of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest to include all lands and waters within the volcanic area. Provides for Federal acquisition of the lands within the volcanic area. Sets the minimum value of any timber acquired at the fair market value of the timber on July 1, 1982. Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to exchange certain lands with Burlington Northern, Incorporated, and with the Weyerhaeuser Company pursuant to voluntary mutual agreement. Provides that the instruments of conveyance for such exchanges may include reservations, including reservations with respect to the conveyance of mineral and geothermal rights. Sets forth the requirements for the land exchanges. Requires the Secretary to administer the volcanic area as a separate unit of the national forest system. Requires the Secretary to: (1) permit the full use of the volcanic area for legitimate scientific study and research; (2) provide for recreational use of the volcanic area; and (3) permit hunting and fishing within the volcani…