[Congressional Bills 107th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 5200 Introduced in House (IH)]
107th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 5200
To establish wilderness areas, promote conservation, improve public
land, and provide for high quality development in Clark County, Nevada,
and for other purposes.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
July 24, 2002
Mr. Gibbons introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Resources
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A BILL
To establish wilderness areas, promote conservation, improve public
land, and provide for high quality development in Clark County, Nevada,
and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.
(a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Clark County
Conservation of Public Land and Natural Resources Act of 2002''.
(b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents of this Act is as
follows:
Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.
Sec. 2. Definitions.
TITLE I--WILDERNESS AREAS
Sec. 101. Findings.
Sec. 102. Additions to National Wilderness Preservation System.
Sec. 103. Administration.
Sec. 104. Adjacent management.
Sec. 105. Overflights.
Sec. 106. Native American cultural and religious uses.
Sec. 107. Release of wilderness study areas.
Sec. 108. Wildlife management.
Sec. 109. Wildfire management.
Sec. 110. Climatological data collection.
Sec. 111. Authorization of appropriations.
Sec. 112. Water resources.
TITLE II--TRANSFERS OF ADMINISTRATIVE JURISDICTION
Sec. 201. Transfer of administrative jurisdiction to the United States
Fish and Wildlife Service.
Sec. 202. Transfer of administrative jurisdiction to the National Park
Service.
TITLE III--AMENDMENTS TO THE SOUTHERN NEVADA PUBLIC LAND MANAGEMENT ACT
Sec. 301. Disposal and exchange.
TITLE IV--IVANPAH CORRIDOR
Sec. 401. Interstate Route 15 south corridor.
TITLE V--SLOAN CANYON NATIONAL CONSERVATION AREA
Sec. 501. Short title.
Sec. 502. Purpose.
Sec. 503. Definitions.
Sec. 504. Establishment.
Sec. 505. Management.
Sec. 506. Sale of Federal parcel.
Sec. 507. Authorization of appropriations.
Sec. 508. Water resources.
TITLE VI--PUBLIC INTEREST CONVEYANCES
Sec. 601. Definition of map.
Sec. 602. Conveyance to the University of Nevada at Las Vegas Research
Foundation.
Sec. 603. Conveyance to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
Sec. 604. Conveyance to the city of Henderson for the Nevada State
College at Henderson.
Sec. 605. Conveyance to the city of Las Vegas, Nevada.
Sec. 606. Henderson Economic Development Zone.
Sec. 607. Conveyance of Sunrise Mountain landfill to Clark County,
Nevada.
Sec. 608. Open space land grants.
Sec. 609. Relocation of right-of-way corridor located in Clark and
Lincoln Counties in the State of Nevada.
TITLE VII--MESQUITE/LINCOLN LANDS ACT AMENDMENTS
Sec. 701. Technical amendment to the Mesquite Lands Act 2001.
SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS.
In this Act:
(1) Agreement.--The term ``Agreement'' means the Agreement
entitled ``Interim Cooperative Management Agreement Between the
United States Department of the Interior-Bureau of Land
Management and Clark County'', dated November 4, 1992.
(2) County.--The term ``County'' means Clark County,
Nevada.
(3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means--
(A) in the case of land in the National Forest
System, the Secretary of Agriculture; and
(B) in the case of land not in the National Forest
System, the Secretary of the Interior.
(4) State.--The term ``State'' means the State of Nevada.
TITLE I--WILDERNESS AREAS
SEC. 101. FINDINGS.
Congress finds that--
(1) public land in the County contains unique and
spectacular natural resources, including--
(A) priceless habitat for numerous species of
plants and wildlife; and
(B) thousands of acres of pristine land that remain
in a natural state; and
(2) continued preservation of those areas would benefit the
County and all of the United States by--
(A) ensuring the conservation of ecologically
diverse habitat;
(B) conserving primitive recreational resources;
and
(C) protecting air and water quality.
SEC. 102. ADDITIONS TO NATIONAL WILDERNESS PRESERVATION SYSTEM.
(a) Additions.--The following land in the State is designated as
wilderness and as components of the National Wilderness Preservation
System:
(1) Arrow canyon wilderness.--Certain Federal land managed
by the Bureau of Land Management, comprising approximately
27,495 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled ``Arrow
Canyon'', dated June 5, 2002, which shall be known as the
``Arrow Canyon Wilderness''.
(2) Black canyon wilderness.--Certain Federal land within
the Lake Mead National Recreation Area and an adjacent portion
of Federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management,
comprising approximately 17,220 acres, as generally depicted on
the map entitled ``El Dorado/Spirit Mountain'', dated June 10,
2002, which shall be known as the ``Black Canyon Wilderness''.
(3) Black mountain wilderness.--Certain Federal land within
the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, comprising
approximately 14,625 acres, as generally depicted on the map
entitled ``Muddy Mountains'', dated June 5, 2002, which shall
be known as the ``Black Mountain Wilderness''.
(4) Bridge canyon wilderness.--Certain Federal land within
the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, comprising
approximately 7,761 acres, as generally depicted on the map
entitled ``El Dorado/Spirit Mountain'', dated June 10, 2002,
which shall be known as the ``Bridge Canyon Wilderness''.
(5) El dorado wilderness.--Certain Federal land within the
Lake Mead National Recreation Area and an adjacent portion of
Federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management,
comprising approximately 31,950 acres, as generally depicted on
the map entitled ``El Dorado/Spirit Mountain'', dated June 10,
2002, which shall be known as the ``El Dorado Wilderness''.
(6) Hamblin mountain wilderness.--Certain Federal land
within the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, comprising
approximately 17,047 acres, as generally depicted on the map
entitled ``Muddy Mountains'', dated June 5, 2002, which shall
be known as the ``Hamblin Mountain Wilderness''.
(7) Ireteba peaks wilderness.--Certain Federal land within
the Lake Mead National Recreation Area and an adjacent portion
of Federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management,
comprising approximately 31,321 acres, as generally depicted on
the map entitled ``El Dorado/Spirit Mountain'', dated June 10,
2002, which shall be known as the ``Ireteba Peaks Wilderness''.
(8) Jimbilnan wilderness.--Certain Federal land within the
Lake Mead National Recreation Area, comprising approximately
18,879 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled ``Muddy
Mountains'', dated June 5, 2002, which shall be known as the
``Jimbilnan Wilderness''.
(9) Jumbo springs wilderness.--Certain Federal land managed
by the Bureau of Land Management, comprising approximately
4,631 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled ``Gold
Butte'', dated June 5, 2002, which shall be known as the
``Jumbo Springs Wilderness''.
(10) La madre mountain wilderness.--Certain Federal land
within the Toiyabe National Forest and an adjacent portion of
Federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management,
comprising approximately 46,634 acres, as generally depicted on
the map entitled ``Spring Mountains'', dated June 5, 2002,
which shall be known as the ``La Madre Mountain Wilderness''.
(11) Lime canyon wilderness.--Certain Federal land managed
by the Bureau of Land Management, comprising approximately
16,710 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled ``Gold
Butte'', dated June 5, 2002, which shall be known as the ``Lime
Canyon Wilderness''.
(12) Mt. charleston wilderness additions.--Certain Federal
land within the Toiyabe National Forest and an adjacent portion
of Federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management,
comprising approximately 13,598 acres, as generally depicted on
the map entitled ``Spring Mountains'', dated June 5, 2002,
which shall be included in the Mt. Charleston Wilderness.
(13) Muddy mountains wilderness.--Certain Federal land
within the Lake Mead National Recreation Area and an adjacent
portion of land managed by the Bureau of Land Management,
comprising approximately 48,019 acres, as generally depicted on
the map entitled ``Muddy Mountains'', dated June 5, 2002, which
shall be known as the ``Muddy Mountains Wilderness''.
(14) Nellis wash wilderness.--Certain Federal land within
the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, comprising
approximately 16,423 acres, as generally depicted on the map
entitled ``El Dorado/Spirit Mountain'', dated June 10, 2002,
which shall be known as the ``Nellis Wash Wilderness''.
(15) North mccullough wilderness.--Certain Federal land
managed by the Bureau of Land Management, comprising
approximately 14,763 acres, as generally depicted on the map
entitled ``McCulloughs'', dated June 10, 2002, which shall be
known as the ``North McCullough Wilderness''.
(16) Pine creek wilderness.--Certain Federal land within
the Toiyabe National Forest and an adjacent portion of Federal
land managed by the Bureau of Land Management, comprising
approximately 25,375 acres, as generally depicted on the map
entitled ``Spring Mountains'', dated June 5, 2002, which shall
be known as the ``Pine Creek Wilderness''.
(17) Pinto valley wilderness.--Certain Federal land within
the Lake Mead National Recreation Area and an adjacent portion
of Federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management,
comprising approximately 6,912 acres, as generally depicted on
the map entitled ``Muddy Mountains'', dated June 5, 2002, which
shall be known as the ``Pinto Valley Wilderness''.
(18) South mccullough wilderness.--Certain Federal land
managed by the Bureau of Land Management, comprising
approximately 44,245 acres, as generally depicted on the map
entitled ``McCulloughs'', dated June 10, 2002, which shall be
known as the ``South McCullough Wilderness''.
(19) Spirit mountain wilderness.--Certain Federal land
within the Lake Mead National Recreation Area and an adjacent
portion of Federal land managed by the Bureau of Land
Management, comprising approximately 34,261 acres, as generally
depicted on the map entitled ``El Dorado/Spirit Mountain'',
dated June 10, 2002, which shall be known as the ``Spirit
Mountain Wilderness''.
(20) Wee thump joshua tree wilderness.--Certain Federal
land managed by the Bureau of Land Management, comprising
approximately 6,050 acres, as generally depicted on the map
entitled ``McCulloughs'', dated June 10, 2002, which shall be
known as the ``Wee Thump Joshua Tree Wilderness''.
(b) Boundary.--
(1) ____.--The boundary of any portion of a wilderness area
designated by subsection (a) that is bordered by Lake Mead,
Lake Mohave, or the Colorado River shall be 300 feet inland
from the high water line.
(2) ____.--The boundary of any portion of a wilderness area
designated by subsection (a) that is bordered by a road shall
be at least 100 feet wide from either edge of the road to allow
public access.
(c) Map and Legal Description.--
(1) In general.--As soon as practicable after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall file a map and legal
description of each wilderness area designated by subsection
(a) with the Committee on Resources of the House of
Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural
Resources of the Senate.
(2) Effect.--Each map and legal description shall have the
same force and effect as if included in this section, except
that the Secretary may correct clerical and typographical
errors in the map or legal description.
(3) Availability.--Each map and legal description shall be
on file and available for public inspection in (as
appropriate)--
(A) the Office of the Director of the Bureau of
Land Management;
(B) the Office of the State Director of the Bureau
of Land Management of the State;
(C) the Las Vegas District Office of the Bureau of
Land Management;
(D) the Office of the Director of the National Park
Service; and
(E) the Office of the Chief of the Forest Service.
SEC. 103. ADMINISTRATION.
(a) Wilderness Area Administration.--Subject to valid existing
rights, including rights to access the area, each area designated as
wilderness by this title shall be administered by the Secretary in
accordance with the provisions of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et
seq.) governing areas designated by that Act as wilderness, except that
any reference in the provisions to the effective date shall be
considered to be a reference to the date of enactment of this Act.
(b) Livestock.--Within the wilderness areas designated under this
title, the grazing of livestock in areas in which grazing is allowed on
the date of enactment of this Act shall be allowed to continue subject
to such reasonable regulations, policies, and practices that--
(1) the Secretary considers necessary; and
(2) conform to and implement the intent of Congress
regarding grazing in those areas as such intent is expressed
in--
(A) the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.);
(B) section 101(f) of the Arizona Desert Wilderness
Act of 1990 (104 Stat. 4473); and
(C) Appendix A of House Report No. 101-405 of the
101st Congress.
(c) Incorporation of Acquired Land and Interests.--Any land or
interest in land within the boundaries of an area designated as
wilderness by this title that is acquired by the United States after
the date of enactment of this Act shall be added to and administered as
part of the wilderness area within which the acquired land or interest
in land is located.
(d) Air Quality Designation.--Notwithstanding sections 162 and 164
of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7472, 7474), any wilderness area
designated under this title shall retain a Class II air quality
designation and may not be redesignated as Class I.
SEC. 104. ADJACENT MANAGEMENT.
(a) In General.--Congress does not intend for the designation of
wilderness in the State pursuant to this title to lead to the creation
of protective perimeters or buffer zones around any such wilderness
area.
(b) Nonwilderness Activities.--The fact that nonwilderness
activities or uses can be seen or heard from areas within a wilderness
designated under this title shall not preclude the conduct of those
activities or uses outside the boundary of the wilderness area.
SEC. 105. OVERFLIGHTS.
Nothing in this title restricts or precludes--
(1) overflights, including low-level overflights, over the
areas designated as wilderness by this title, including
military overflights that can be seen or heard within the
wilderness areas;
(2) flight testing and evaluation; or
(3) the designation or creation of new units of special use
airspace, or the establishment of military flight training
routes, over the wilderness areas.
SEC. 106. NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURAL AND RELIGIOUS USES.
In recognition of the past use of portions of the areas designated
as wilderness by this title by Native Americans for traditional
cultural and religious purposes, the Secretary shall ensure, from time
to time, nonexclusive access by Native Americans to the areas for those
purposes, including wood gathering for personal use and the collecting
of plants or herbs.
SEC. 107. RELEASE OF WILDERNESS STUDY AREAS.
(a) Finding.--Congress finds that, for the purposes of sections 202
and 603 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43
U.S.C. 1712, 1782), the public land in the County administered by the
Bureau of Land Management and the Forest Service in the following areas
have been adequately studied for wilderness designation:
(1) The Garrett Buttes Wilderness Study Area.
(2) The Quail Springs Wilderness Study Area.
(3) The Nellis A,B,C Wilderness Study Area.
(4) Any portion of the wilderness study areas--
(A) not designated as wilderness by section 102(a);
and
(B) designated for release on--
(i) the map entitled ``Muddy Mountains''
and dated June 5, 2002;
(ii) the map entitled ``Spring Mountains''
and dated June 5, 2002;
(iii) the map entitled ``Arrow Canyon'' and
dated June 5, 2002;
(iv) the map entitled ``Gold Butte'' and
dated June 5, 2002;
(v) the map entitled ``McCullough
Mountains'' and dated June 10, 2002;
(vi) the map entitled ``El Dorado/Spirit
Mountain'' and dated June 10, 2002; or
(vii) the map entitled ``Southern Nevada
Public Land Management Act'' and dated June 10,
2002.
(b) Release.--Except as provided in subsection (c), any public land
described in subsection (a) that is not designated as wilderness by
this title--
(1) shall not be subject to section 603(c) of the Federal
Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1782(c)); and
(2) shall be managed in accordance with--
(A) land management plans adopted under section 202
of that Act (43 U.S.C. 1712) except that released lands
shall not be studied again for wilderness designation;
and
(B) the Clark County Multi-Species Habitat
Conservation Plan, including any amendments to the
plan.
(c) Land Not Released.--The following land is not released from the
wilderness study requirements of sections 202 and 603 of the Federal
Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1712, 1782):
(1) Meadow Valley Mountains Wilderness Study Area.
(2) Million Hills Wilderness Study Area.
(3) Mt. Stirling Wilderness Study Area.
(4) Mormon Mountains Wilderness Study Area.
(5) Sunrise Mountain Instant Study Area.
(6) Virgin Mountain Instant Study Area.
(d) Right-of-Way Grants.--
(1) Sunrise mountain.--
(A) In general.--To facilitate energy security and
the timely delivery of new energy supplies to the
States of Nevada and California and the Southwest,
notwithstanding section 603(c) of the Federal Land
Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1782(c)),
the Secretary shall issue to the State-regulated
sponsor of the Centennial Project a right-of-way grant
for the construction and maintenance of 2 500-kilovolt
electrical transmission lines.
(B) Location.--The transmission lines described in
subparagraph (A) shall be constructed within the 1,400-
foot-wide utility right-of-way corridor in the Sunrise
Mountain Instant Study Area in the County.
(2) Meadow valley mountains wilderness study area.--The
Secretary shall issue to the developers of the proposed Meadow
Valley generating project a right-of-way grant for the
construction and maintenance of electric and water transmission
lines in the Meadow Valley Mountains Wilderness Study Area in
Clark and Lincoln Counties in the State.
SEC. 108. WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT.
(a) In General.--The Secretary shall conduct such management
activities as are necessary to maintain or restore fish and wildlife
populations and fish and wildlife habitats in the areas designated as
wilderness by this title.
(b) Hunting, Fishing, and Trapping.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary shall permit hunting,
fishing, and trapping on land and water in wilderness areas
designated by this title in accordance with applicable Federal
and State laws.
(2) Limitations.--
(A) Regulations.--The Secretary may designate by
regulation areas in which, and establish periods during
which, for reasons of public safety, administration, or
compliance with applicable laws, no hunting, fishing,
or trapping will be permitted in the wilderness areas
designated by this title.
(B) Consultation.--Except in emergencies, the
Secretary shall consult with, and obtain the approval
of, the appropriate State agency before promulgating
regulations under subparagraph (A) that close a portion
of the wilderness areas to hunting, fishing, or
trapping.
(c) Motorized Vehicles.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary shall authorize the
occasional and temporary use of motorized vehicles in the
wilderness areas, including the uses described in paragraph
(2), if the use of motorized vehicles would--
(A) as determined by the Secretary, enhance
wilderness values by promoting healthy, viable, and
more naturally distributed wildlife populations and
other natural resources; and
(B) accomplish the purposes for which the use is
authorized while causing the least amount of damage to
the wilderness areas, as compared with the
alternatives.
(2) Authorized uses.--The uses referred to in paragraph (1)
include--
(A) the use of motorized vehicles by--
(i) a State agency responsible for fish and
wildlife management; or
(ii) a designee of such a State agency;
(B) the use of aircraft to survey, capture,
transplant, and monitor wildlife populations;
(C) when necessary to protect or rehabilitate
natural resources in the wilderness areas, access by
motorized vehicles for the--
(i) repair, maintenance, and reconstruction
of water developments, including guzzlers, in
existence on the date of enactment of this Act;
and
(ii) the installation, repair, maintenance,
and reconstruction of new water developments,
including guzzlers; and
(D) the use of motorized equipment, including
aircraft, to manage and remove, as appropriate, feral
stock, and wild free-roaming horses and burros, as
defined by the Wild Horse and Burro Act of 1971 (Public
Law 92-195).
(d) Water Development Projects.--The Secretary shall authorize the
construction of structures and facilities for water development
projects, including guzzlers, in the wilderness areas designated by
this title if--
(1) the construction activities will, as determined by the
Secretary, enhance wilderness values by promoting healthy,
viable, and more naturally distributed wildlife populations;
and
(2) the visual impacts of the construction activities on
the wilderness areas can reasonably be minimized.
(e) Effect.--Nothing in this title diminishes the jurisdiction of
the State with respect to fish and wildlife management, including
regulation of hunting and fishing on public land in the State.
SEC. 109. WILDFIRE MANAGEMENT.
Nothing in this title precludes a Federal, State, or local agency
from taking such measures in the wilderness areas designated by this
title as necessary for the control and prevention of fire, insects, and
diseases, as provided in section 4(d)(1) of the Wilderness Act. Such
measures may include the use of mechanized and motorized equipment,
including aircraft, for fire suppression where necessary to protect
public health, safety, and private property.
SEC. 110. NOXIOUS WEED, PEST, AND INVASIVE SPECIES MANAGEMENT.
Nothing in this title precludes a Federal, State, or local agency
from conducting noxious and invasive species management operations
(including operations using aircraft, motorized, or mechanized
equipment, pesticides, or introduced biological agents) to manage
noxious weeds, pests, or invasive species in the wilderness areas
designated by this title.
SEC. 111. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary
to carry out this title.
SEC. 112. WATER RESOURCES.
Nothing in this Act or any action taken pursuant thereto shall
constitute an express or implied reservation of surface or groundwater
by any person, including the United States. Nothing in this Act affects
any valid existing water rights in existence before the date of the
enactment of this Act, including any water rights held by the United
States. Any recipients of land now held by the United States must
comply with Nevada State law in the appropriation, distribution, and
adjudication of water rights. If the United States determines that
additional water resources are needed for the purposes of this Act, the
United States shall acquire such rights in accordance with the water
laws of the State of Nevada.
TITLE II--TRANSFERS OF ADMINISTRATIVE JURISDICTION
SEC. 201. TRANSFER OF ADMINISTRATIVE JURISDICTION TO THE UNITED STATES
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of the Interior shall transfer to
the United States Fish and Wildlife Service administrative jurisdiction
over the parcel of land described in subsection (b) for inclusion in
the Desert National Wildlife Range.
(b) Description of Land.--The parcel of land referred to in
subsection (a) is the approximately 49,817 acres of Bureau of Land
Management land, as depicted on the map entitled ``Arrow Canyon'' and
dated June 5, 2002.
(c) Wilderness Release.--
(1) Finding.--Congress finds that the parcel of land
described in subsection (b) has been adequately studied for
wilderness designation for the purposes of section 603(c) of
the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C.
1782(c)).
(2) Release.--The parcel of land described in subsection
(b)--
(A) shall not be subject to section 603(c) of the
Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43
U.S.C. 1782(c)); and
(B) shall be managed in accordance with--
(i) land management plans adopted under
section 202 of that Act (43 U.S.C. 1712); and
(ii) the Clark County Multi-Species Habitat
Conservation Plan.
(d) Use of Land.--Notwithstanding Federal or State law, the parcel
of land described in subsection (b) shall be available for the
extraction of mineral resources.
SEC. 202. TRANSFER OF ADMINISTRATIVE JURISDICTION TO THE NATIONAL PARK
SERVICE.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of the Interior shall transfer to
the National Park Service administrative jurisdiction over the parcel
of land described in subsection (b) for inclusion in the Lake Mead
National Recreation Area.
(b) Description of Land.--The parcel of land referred to in
subsection (a) is the approximately 10 acres of Bureau of Land
Management land, as depicted on the map entitled ``El Dorado/Spirit
Mountain'' and dated June 10, 2002.
(c) Use of Land.--The parcel of land described in subsection (b)
shall be used by the National Park Service for administrative
facilities.
TITLE III--AMENDMENTS TO THE SOUTHERN NEVADA PUBLIC LAND MANAGEMENT ACT
SEC. 301. DISPOSAL AND EXCHANGE.
(a) In General.--Section 4 of the Southern Nevada Public Land
Management Act of 1998 (Public Law 105-263; 112 Stat. 2344) is
amended--
(1) in the first sentence of subsection (a), by striking
``entitled `Las Vegas Valley, Nevada, Land Disposal Map', April
10, 1997'' and inserting ``entitled `Southern Nevada Public
Land Management Act', dated June 10, 2002''; and
(2) in subsection (e)(3)--
(A) in subparagraph (A)(iv), by inserting ``or
regional governmental entity'' after ``local
government''; and
(B) by striking subparagraph (C) and inserting the
following:
``(C) Administration.--Of the amounts available to
the Secretary from the special account in any fiscal
year (determined without taking into account amounts
deposited under subsection (g)(4))--
``(i) not more than 25 percent of the
amounts may be used in any fiscal year for the
purposes described in subparagraph (A)(ii); and
``(ii) not less than 25 percent of the
amounts may be used in any fiscal year for the
purposes described in subparagraph (A)(iv).''.
(b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) take
effect on January 31, 2003.
TITLE IV--IVANPAH CORRIDOR
SEC. 401. INTERSTATE ROUTE 15 SOUTH CORRIDOR.
(a) Management of Interstate Route 15 South Corridor Land.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary shall manage the land
located within the Interstate Route 15 corridor south of the
Las Vegas Valley to the border between the States of California
and Nevada, as generally depicted by ``Interstate 15 South
Corridor'' in map legend for the map entitled ``Clark County
Conservation of Public Land and Natural Resources Act of 2002''
and dated June 10, 2002, in accordance with the Southern Nevada
Public Land Management Act of 1998 (Public Law 105-263; 112
Stat. 2343) and this section. Unless otherwise encumbered by
special land management designations in the 1998 Las Vegas
District Resource Management Plan or the Clark County Multi-
Species Conservation Plan, lands within the map identified in
this section shall be managed for multiple use purposes. The
Secretary shall consult with interested parties, including, but
not limited to, Clark County and the City of Henderson in
developing, revising, or amending any resource management plan,
including any designation or amendment of disposal boundaries
relating to the I-15 South Corridor.
(2) Availability of map.--The map described in paragraph
(1) shall be on file and available for public inspection in--
(A) the Office of the Director of the Bureau of
Land Management;
(B) the Office of the State Director of the Bureau
of Land Management of the State; and
(C) the Las Vegas District Office of the Bureau of
Land Management.
(3) Multiple use management.--Subject to any land
management designations under the 1998 Las Vegas District
Resource Management Plan or the Clark County Multi-Species
Conservation Plan, land depicted on the map described in
paragraph (1) shall be managed for multiple use purposes.
(4) Termination of administrative withdrawal.--The
administrative withdrawal of the land identified as the
``Interstate 15 South Corridor'' on the map entitled ``Clark
County Conservation of Public Land and Natural Resources Act of
2002'' and dated June 10, 2002, from mineral entry dated July
23, 1997, and as amended March 9, 1998, is terminated.
(5) Transportation and utilities corridor.--Notwithstanding
sections 202 and 203 of the Federal Land Policy and Management
Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1712, 1713), the Secretary, in
accordance with this section and other applicable law and
subject to valid existing rights, shall establish a 2,640-foot
wide corridor east of Interstate 15 for the placement, on a
nonexclusive basis, of utilities and transportation as
generally depicted on the map entitled ``I-15 Corridor South,
Transportation and Utilities Corridor''.
(b) Ivanpah Airport Noise Compatibility Area Land Transfer.--
(1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2) and valid
existing rights, on request by the County, the Secretary shall
transfer to the County, without consideration, all right,
title, and interest of the United States in and to the land as
generally depicted by; ``Ivanpah Airport Noise Compatibility
area'' in map legend for the map entitled ``Clark County
Conservation of Public Land and Natural Resources Act of 2002''
and dated June 10, 2002.
(2) Conditions for transfer.--As a condition of the
transfer under paragraph (1), the County shall agree--
(A) to manage the transferred land in accordance
with section 47504 of title 49, United States Code
(including regulations promulgated under that section);
and
(B) that if any portion of the transferred land is
sold, leased, or otherwise conveyed or leased by the
County--
(i) the sale, lease, or other conveyance
shall be--
(I) subject to a limitation that
requires that any use of the
transferred land be consistent with
section 47504 of title 49, United
States Code (including regulations
promulgated under that section); and
(II) for fair market value except
as provided for in section 4(b)(2) of
the Southern Nevada Public Land
Management Act of 1998 (Public Law 105-
263; 112 Stat. 2344); and
(ii) of any gross proceeds received by the
County from the sale, lease, or other
conveyance of the land, the County shall--
(I) contribute 70 percent to the
special account established by section
4(e)(1)(C) of the Southern Nevada
Public Land Management Act of 1998
(Public Law 105-263; 112 Stat. 2345);
(II) reserve 15 percent for
abandoned mine reclamation in Clark
County;
(III) contribute 5 percent to the
State for use in the general education
program of the State; and
(IV) reserve 10 percent for use by
the Clark County Department of Aviation
for airport development and noise
compatibility programs.
(c) I-15 Corridor South, Nevada Land Disposal.--
(1) In general.--Notwithstanding the land use planning
requirements contained in sections 202 and 203 of the Federal
Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1711 and
1712), the Secretary, in accordance with this Act, the Federal
Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, and other applicable
law, and subject to valid existing rights, is authorized to
dispose of lands within the boundary of the area under the
jurisdiction of the Director of the Bureau of Land Management
in Clark County, Nevada, as generally depicted on the map
entitled ``I-15 Corridor South, Nevada, Land Disposal Map'',
dated April 2002. Such map shall be on file and available for
public inspection in the offices of the Director and the Las
Vegas District of the Bureau of Land Management. Subject to
valid existing rights, all Federal lands identified in this
subsection for disposal are withdrawn from location and entry,
under the mining laws and from operation under the mineral
leasing and geothermal leasing laws until such time as the
Secretary terminates the withdrawal or the lands are patented.
(2) Selection.--The Secretary, in consultation with the
Clark County Board of County Commissioners, shall jointly
select the land to be sold under subsection (a).
(3) Acreage limitations.--
(A) In general.--Except as provided in clause (ii),
the Secretary shall not sell or exchange more than 640
acres of land under subsection (a) during any 1 fiscal
year.
(B) Exception.--During the first fiscal year in
which land is sold or exchanged under subsection (a),
the Secretary shall not sell or exchange more than
1,280 acres of land under that subsection.
(C) Annual limits.--Subject to clauses (i) and
(ii), the County shall determine the total number of
acres that may be offered for sale or exchange under
subsection (a).
(4) Disposition of proceeds.--Of the gross proceeds from
any sale of land under this section--
(A) 5 percent shall be available to the State for
use in the general education program of the State;
(B) 10 percent shall be available to the Southern
Nevada Water Authority for water treatment and
transmission facility infrastructure in the county;
(C) 10 percent shall be deposited in the special
account established by section 4(e)(1)(C) of the
Southern Nevada Public Lands Management Act of 1998
(Public Law 105-263; 112 Stat. 2343) for use by the
Bureau of Land Management, the National Park Service,
the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, and the
Forest Service to carry out outreach activities
relating to the use of public land in the county,
including monitoring the public land and providing
public information and public education;
(D) 10 percent shall be reserved for abandoned mine
reclamation in Clark County; and
(E) the remainder (65 percent) shall be--
(i) deposited in the special account
described in subparagraph (F); and
(ii) available to the Secretary until
expended, without further appropriation, for
expenditure identified in subparagraphs (A)
through (C) of section 4(e)(3) of the Southern
Nevada Public Land Management Act of 1998
(Public Law 105-263; 112 Stat. 2343).
TITLE V--SLOAN CANYON NATIONAL CONSERVATION AREA
SEC. 501. SHORT TITLE.
This title may be cited as the ``Sloan Canyon National Conservation
Area Act''.
SEC. 502. PURPOSE.
The purpose of this title is to establish the Sloan Canyon National
Conservation Area to conserve, protect, and enhance for the benefit and
enjoyment of present and future generations the cultural,
archaeological, natural, wilderness, scientific, geological,
historical, biological, wildlife, education, and scenic resources of
the Conservation Area.
SEC. 503. DEFINITIONS.
In this title:
(1) Conservation area.--The term ``Conservation Area''
means the Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area established
by section 504(a).
(2) Federal parcel.--The term ``Federal parcel'' means the
parcel of Federal land consisting of approximately 500 acres
that is identified as ``Tract A'' on the map entitled
``Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act'' and dated June
10, 2002.
(3) Management plan.--The term ``management plan'' means
the management plan for the Conservation Area developed under
section 505(b).
(4) Map.--The term ``map'' means the map submitted under
section 504(c).
SEC. 504. ESTABLISHMENT.
(a) In General.--For the purpose described in section 502, there is
established in the State a conservation area to be known as the ``Sloan
Canyon National Conservation Area''.
(b) Area Included.--The Conservation Area shall consist of
approximately 47,000 acres of public land in the County, as generally
depicted on the map.
(c) Map and Legal Description.--
(1) In general.--As soon as practicable after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a
map and legal description of the Conservation Area.
(2) Effect.--The map and legal description shall have the
same force and effect as if included in this section, except
that the Secretary may correct minor errors in the map or legal
description.
(3) Public availability.--A copy of the map and legal
description shall be on file and available for public
inspection in--
(i) the Office of the Director of the
Bureau of Land Management;
(ii) the Office of the State Director of
the Bureau of Land Management of the State; and
(iii) the Las Vegas District Office of the
Bureau of Land Management.
SEC. 505. MANAGEMENT.
(a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Director of the
Bureau of Land Management, shall manage the Conservation Area--
(1) in a manner that conserves, protects, and enhances the
resources of the Conservation Area; and
(2) in accordance with--
(A) the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of
1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.); and
(B) other applicable law, including this Act.
(b) Management Plan.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 3 years after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with the
State, the city of Henderson, the County, and any other
interested persons, shall develop a comprehensive management
plan for the Conservation Area.
(2) Requirements.--The management plan shall--
(A) describe the appropriate uses and management of
the Conservation Area; and
(B)(i) authorize the use of motorized vehicles in
the Conservation Area--
(I) for installing, repairing, maintaining,
and reconstructing water development projects,
including guzzlers, that would enhance the
Conservation Area by promoting healthy, viable,
and more naturally distributed wildlife
populations; and
(II) subject to any limitations that are
not more restrictive than the limitations on
such uses authorized in wilderness areas under
clauses (i) and (ii) of section 108(c)(2)(C);
and
(ii) include or provide recommendations on ways of
minimizing the visual impacts of such activities on the
Conservation Area.
(c) Use.--The Secretary may allow any use of the Conservation Area
that the Secretary determines will further the purpose described in
section 502.
(d) Motorized Vehicles.--Except as needed for administrative
purposes or to respond to an emergency, the use of motorized vehicles
in the Conservation Area shall be permitted only on roads and trails
designated for the use of motorized vehicles by the management plan
developed under subsection (b).
(e) Withdrawal.--
(1) In general.--Subject to valid existing rights and the
right-of-way issued under subsection (h), all public land in
the Conservation Area is withdrawn from--
(A) all forms of entry and appropriation under the
public land laws;
(B) location, entry, and patent under the mining
laws; and
(C) operation of the mineral leasing, mineral
materials, and geothermal leasing laws.
(2) Additional land.--Notwithstanding any other provision
of law, if the Secretary acquires mineral or other interests in
a parcel of land within the Conservation Area after the date of
enactment of this Act, the parcel is withdrawn from operation
of the laws referred to in paragraph (1) on the date of
acquisition of the land.
(f) Hunting, Fishing, and Trapping.--
(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the
Secretary shall permit hunting, fishing, and trapping in the
Conservation Area in accordance with applicable Federal and
State laws.
(2) Limitations.--
(A) Regulations.--The Secretary may designate by
regulation areas in which, and establish periods during
which, for reasons of public safety, administration, or
compliance with applicable laws, no hunting, fishing,
or trapping will be permitted in the Conservation Area.
(B) Consultation.--Except in emergencies, the
Secretary shall consult with, and obtain the approval
of, the appropriate State agency before promulgating
regulations under subparagraph (A) that close a portion
of the Conservation Area to hunting, fishing, or
trapping.
(g) No Buffer Zones.--
(1) In general.--The establishment of the Conservation Area
shall not create an express or implied protective perimeter or
buffer zone around the Conservation Area.
(2) Private land.--If the use of, or conduct of an activity
on, private land that shares a boundary with the Conservation
Area is consistent with applicable law, nothing in this title
concerning the establishment of the Conservation Area shall
prohibit or limit the use or conduct of the activity.
(h) Right-of-Way.--Not later than 90 days after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall convey to the city of
Henderson the public right-of-way requested for rural roadway and
public trail purposes under the application numbered N-65874.
SEC. 506. SALE OF FEDERAL PARCEL.
(a) In General.--Notwithstanding sections 202 and 203 of the
Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1712, 1713)
and subject to valid existing rights, not later than 180 days after the
date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall convey to the
highest qualified bidder all right, title, and interest of the United
States in and to the Federal parcel.
(b) Disposition of Proceeds.--Of the gross proceeds from the
conveyance of land under subsection (a)--
(1) 5 percent shall be available to the State for use in
the general education program of the State;
(2) 8 percent shall be deposited in the special account
established by section 4(e)(1)(C) of the Southern Nevada Public
Land Management Act of 1998 (Public Law 105-263; 112 Stat.
2345), to be available without further appropriation for a
comprehensive southern Nevada litter cleanup and public
awareness campaign; and
(3) the remainder shall be deposited in the special account
described in paragraph (2), to be available to the Secretary,
without further appropriation for--
(A) the construction and operation of facilities
at, and other management activities in, the
Conservation Area;
(B) the construction and repair of trails and roads
in the Conservation Area authorized under the
management plan;
(C) research on and interpretation of the
archaeological and geological resources of Sloan
Canyon; and
(D) any other purpose that the Secretary determines
to be consistent with the purpose described in section
502.
SEC. 507. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary
to carry out this title.
SEC. 508. WATER RESOURCES.
Nothing in this Act or any action taken pursuant thereto shall
constitute an express or implied reservation of surface or groundwater
by any person, including the United States. Nothing in this Act affects
any valid existing water rights in existence before the date of the
enactment of this Act, including any water rights held by the United
States. Any recipients of land now held by the United States must
comply with Nevada State law in the appropriation, distribution, and
adjudication of water rights. If the United States determines that
additional water resources are needed for the purposes of this Act, the
United States shall acquire such rights in accordance with the water
laws of the State of Nevada.
TITLE VI--PUBLIC INTEREST CONVEYANCES
SEC. 601. DEFINITION OF MAP.
In this title, the term ``map'' means the map entitled ``Southern
Nevada Public Land Management Act'' and dated June 10, 2002.
SEC. 602. CONVEYANCE TO THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA AT LAS VEGAS RESEARCH
FOUNDATION.
(a) Findings and Purposes.--
(1) Findings.--Congress finds that--
(A) the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, needs land
in the greater Las Vegas area to provide for the future
growth of the university;
(B) the proposal by the University of Nevada, Las
Vegas, for construction of a research park and
technology center in the greater Las Vegas area would
enhance the high tech industry and entrepreneurship in
the State; and
(C) the land transferred to the Clark County
Department of Aviation under section 4(g) of the
Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act of 1998
(Public Law 105-263; 112 Stat. 2346) is the best
location for the research park and technology center.
(2) Purposes.--The purposes of this section are--
(A) to provide a suitable location for the
construction of a research park and technology center
in the greater Las Vegas area;
(B) to provide the public with opportunities for
education and research in the field of high technology;
and
(C) to provide the State with opportunities for
competition and economic development in the field of
high technology.
(b) Technology Research Center.--
(1) Conveyance.--Notwithstanding section 4(g)(4) of the
Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act of 1998 (Public Law
105-263; 112 Stat. 2347), the Clark County Department of
Aviation may convey, without consideration, all right, title,
and interest in and to the parcel of land described in paragraph (2) to
the University of Nevada at Las Vegas Research Foundation for the
development of a technology research center.
(2) Description of land.--The parcel of land referred to in
paragraph (1) is the parcel of Clark County Department of
Aviation land--
(A) consisting of approximately 115 acres; and
(B) located in the SW 1/4 of section 33, T. 21 S.,
R. 60 E., Mount Diablo Base and Meridian.
SEC. 603. CONVEYANCE TO THE LAS VEGAS METROPOLITAN POLICE DEPARTMENT.
The Secretary shall convey to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police
Department, without consideration, all right, title, and interest in
and to the parcel of land identified as ``Tract F'' on the map for use
as a shooting range.
SEC. 604. CONVEYANCE TO THE CITY OF HENDERSON FOR THE NEVADA STATE
COLLEGE AT HENDERSON.
(a) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Chancellor.--The term ``Chancellor'' means the
Chancellor of the University system.
(2) City.--The term ``City'' means the city of Henderson,
Nevada.
(3) College.--The term ``College'' means the Nevada State
College at Henderson.
(4) University system.--The term ``University system''
means the University and Community College System of Nevada.
(5) Survey.--The term ``Survey'' means the land survey
required under Federal law to define the official metes and
bounds of Tract H.
(b) Conveyance.--
(1) In general.--Notwithstanding the Federal Land Policy
and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) and section
1(c) of the Act of June 14, 1926 (commonly known as the
``Recreation and Public Purposes Act'') (43 U.S.C. 869(c)), not
later than 60 days after the date on which the survey is
approved under paragraph (3)(A)(ii), the Secretary shall convey
to the City all right, title, and interest of the United States
in and to the parcel of Federal land identified as ``Tract H''
on the map for use as a campus for the College.
(2) Conditions.--
(A) In general.--As a condition of the conveyance
under paragraph (1), the Chancellor and the City shall
agree in writing--
(i) to pay any administrative costs
associated with the conveyance, including the
costs of any environmental, wildlife, cultural,
or historical resources studies;
(ii) to use the Federal land conveyed for
educational and recreational purposes;
(iii) to release and indemnify the United
States from any claims or liabilities which may
arise from uses that are carried out on the
Federal land on or before the date of enactment
of this Act by the United States or any person;
(iv) to provide to the Secretary, on
request, any report, data, or other information
relating to the operations of the College that
may be necessary, as determined by the
Secretary, to determine whether the College is
in compliance with this Act;
(v) as soon as practicable after the date
of the conveyance under paragraph (1), to erect
at the College an appropriate and centrally
located monument that acknowledges the
conveyance of the Federal land by the United
States for the purpose of furthering the higher
education of citizens in the State;
(vi) to provide information to the students
of the College on the role of the United States
in the establishment of the College; and
(vii) to assist the Bureau of Land
Management in providing information to the
students of the College and the citizens of the
State on--
(I) public land in the State; and
(II) the role of the Bureau of Land
Management in managing, preserving, and
protecting the public land.
(B) Valid existing rights.--The conveyance under
paragraph (1) shall be subject to all valid existing
rights.
(3) Use of federal land.--
(A) In general.--The College and the City may use
the land conveyed under paragraph (1) for any purpose
relating to the establishment, operation, growth, and
maintenance of the College, including the construction,
operation, maintenance, renovation, and demolition of--
(i) classroom facilities;
(ii) laboratories;
(iii) performance spaces;
(iv) student housing;
(v) administrative facilities;
(vi) sports and recreational facilities and
fields;
(vii) food service, concession, and related
facilities;
(viii) parks and roads; and
(ix) water, gas, electricity, phone,
Internet, and other utility delivery systems.
(B) Profitable activities.--The manufacturing,
distribution, marketing, and selling of refreshments,
books, sundries, College logo merchandise, and related
materials on the Federal land for a profit shall be
considered to be an educational or recreational use for
the purposes of this section, if--
(i) the profitable activities are
reasonably related to the educational or
recreational purposes of the College; and
(ii) any profits are used to further the
educational or recreational purposes of the
College.
(C) Other entities.--The College and the City may--
(i) consistent with Federal and State law,
lease or otherwise provide property or space at
the College, with or without consideration, to
religious, public interest, community, or other
groups for services and events that are of
interest to the College, the City, or any
community located in the Las Vegas Valley;
(ii) allow the City or any other community
in the Las Vegas Valley to use facilities of
the College for educational and recreational
programs of the City or community; and
(iii) in conjunction with the City, plan,
finance, (including the provision of cost-share
assistance), construct, and operate facilities
for the City on the Federal land conveyed for
educational or recreational purposes consistent
with this section.
(4) Reversion.--
(A) Notice.--If the Federal land or any portion of
the Federal land conveyed under paragraph (1) ceases to
be used for the College, the Secretary shall notify the
President and the City in writing of the intention of
the Secretary to reclaim title to the Federal land or
any portion of the Federal land, including any
improvements to the Federal land, on behalf of the
United States.
(B) Evidence.--Not later than 180 days after the
date of receipt of a notification under subparagraph
(A), the President may submit to the Secretary any
evidence that the Federal land, or any portion of the
Federal land, is being used in accordance with the
purposes of this section.
(C) Purchase by university system.--
(i) Offer.--Instead of reclaiming title to
the Federal land or any portion of the Federal
land under this paragraph, the Secretary may
allow the University system to obtain title to
the Federal land or any portion of the Federal
land in exchange for payment by the University
system of an amount equal to the fair market
value of the land, excluding the value of any
improvements, for any portions of the Federal
land not being used for the purposes specified
in this section.
(ii) Auction.--If the University system
elects not to purchase the Federal land under
clause (i)--
(I) the Federal land shall revert
to the United States; and
(II) the Secretary shall--
(aa) dispose of the Federal
land at public auction for fair
market value; and
(bb) deposit the proceeds
of the disposal in accordance
with section 4(e)(1) of the
Southern Nevada Public Land
Management Act of 1998 (Public
Law 105-263; 112 Stat. 2343).
SEC. 605. CONVEYANCE TO THE CITY OF LAS VEGAS, NEVADA.
(a) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) City.--The term ``City'' means the city of Las Vegas,
Nevada.
(2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary
of the Interior, acting through the Director of the Bureau of
Land Management.
(b) Conveyance.--The Secretary shall convey to the City, without
consideration, all right, title, and interest of the United States in
and to the parcels of land identified as ``Tract C'' and ``Tract D'' on
the map.
(c) Reversion.--If a parcel of land conveyed to the City under
subsection (b) ceases to be used for affordable housing or for a
purpose related to affordable housing, the parcel shall, if determined
to be appropriate by the Secretary, revert to the United States.
SEC. 606. HENDERSON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ZONE.
(a) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) City.--The term ``City'' means the city of Henderson,
Nevada.
(2) Federal land.--The term ``Federal land'' means the
parcels of Federal land identified as ``Tract G'' on the map.
(b) Conveyance.--
(1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2) and valid
existing rights, within 60 days of any particular request by
the City, the Secretary shall convey to the City, without
consideration, all right, title, and interest of the United
States in and to the Federal land.
(2) Conditions.--As a condition of the conveyance of land
under paragraph (1), the City shall agree--
(A) to manage, in agreement with the Clark County
Department of Aviation, the land in accordance with
section 47504 of title 49, United States Code; and
(B) that if any portion of the Federal land is
sold, leased, or otherwise conveyed by the City--
(i) the sale, lease, or conveyance shall
be--
(I) for the purposes of
implementing the economic development
goals of the City;
(II) subject to a requirement that
any use of the transferred land be
consistent with section 47504 of title
49, United States Code; and
(III) for an amount equal to--
(aa) at least fair market
value; plus
(bb) as the City determines
to be appropriate, any
administrative costs of the
City relating to the Federal
land, including costs--
(AA) associated
with the sale, lease,
or conveyance of the
Federal land;
(BB) for planning,
engineering, surveying,
and subdividing the
land; and
(CC) as the City
determines appropriate,
for the planning,
design, and
construction of
infrastructure for the
economic development
zone; and
(ii) the City shall deposit the proceeds
from any sale, lease, or other conveyance of
the Federal land, excluding any administrative
costs received under item (bb), in accordance
with section 4(e)(1) of the Southern Nevada
Public Land Management Act of 1998 (Public Law
105-263; 112 Stat. 2343).
(3) Availability of map.--The map shall be on file and
available for public inspection in--
(A) the Office of the Director of the Bureau of
Land Management;
(B) the Office of the State Director of the Bureau
of Land Management of the State; and
(C) the Las Vegas District Office of the Bureau of
Land Management.
(4) Reservation for recreational or public purposes.--
(A) In general.--The City may elect to use 1 or
more parcels of Federal land conveyed hereunder for
recreational or public purposes under the Act of June
14, 1926 (commonly known as the ``Recreation and Public
Purposes Act'') (43 U.S.C. 869 et seq.).
(B) Consideration.--If the City makes an election
under subparagraph (A), the City shall pay to the
Bureau of Land Management an amount determined in
accordance with that Act.
(5) Reversion.--A parcel of Federal land shall revert to
the United States if--
(A) a parcel used by the City for local
recreational or public purposes under paragraph (4)--
(i) ceases to be used by the City for such
purposes; and
(ii) is not sold, leased, or conveyed in
accordance with paragraph (2)(B); or
(B) by the date specified in paragraph (6), the
City does not--
(i) elect to use the parcel for local
recreational or public purposes under paragraph
(4); or
(ii) sell, lease, or convey the Federal
parcel in accordance with paragraph (2)(B).
(6) Termination of effectiveness.--The authority provided
by this section terminates on the date that is 20 years after
the date of enactment of this Act.
SEC. 607. CONVEYANCE OF SUNRISE MOUNTAIN LANDFILL TO CLARK COUNTY,
NEVADA.
(a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date on which a
cleanup of the land identified as ``Tract E'' on the map is completed,
the Secretary shall convey to the County, without consideration, all
right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the land.
(b) Survey.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary shall conduct a survey to
determine the exact acreage and legal description of the land
to be conveyed under subsection (a).
(2) Cost.--The County shall be responsible for the cost of
the survey conducted under paragraph (1).
(c) Conditions.--
(1) In general.--As a condition of the conveyance of the
land under subsection (a), the County shall enter into a
written agreement with the Secretary that provides that--
(A) the Secretary shall not be liable for any
claims arising from the land after the date of
conveyance; and
(B) the County may use the land conveyed for any
purpose.
(2) Valid existing rights.--
(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph
(B), the conveyance of land under subsection (a) shall
be subject to valid existing rights.
(B) Exception.--On conveyance of the land under
subsection (a), the Secretary shall terminate any lease
with respect to the land that--
(i) was issued under the Act of June 14,
1926 (commonly known as the ``Recreation and
Public Purposes Act'') (43 U.S.C. 869 et seq.);
and
(ii) is in effect on the date of enactment
of this Act.
(d) Waiver of Certain Requirements.--The conveyance of land under
subsection (a)--
(1) shall not require the Secretary to update the 1998 Las
Vegas Valley Resource Management Plan; and
(2) shall not be subject to any law (including a
regulation) that limits the acreage authorized to be
transferred by the Secretary in any transaction or year.
SEC. 608. OPEN SPACE LAND GRANTS.
(a) Conveyance.--
(1) In general.--Notwithstanding section 202 of the Federal
Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1712), the
Secretary shall convey to the city of Henderson, Nevada
(referred to in this section as the ``City''), subject to valid
existing rights, for no consideration, all right, title, and interest
of the United States in and to the parcel of land identified as ``Tract
B'' on the map entitled ``McCulloughs'' and dated June 10, 2002.
(2) Costs.--Any costs relating to the conveyance of the
parcel of land under paragraph (1), including costs for a
survey and other administrative costs, shall be paid by the
City.
(b) Use of Land.--
(1) In general.--The parcel of land conveyed to the City
under subsection (a)(1) shall be used--
(A) for the conservation of natural resources;
(B) for public recreation, including hiking,
horseback riding, biking, and birdwatching;
(C) as part of a regional trail system; and
(D) for flood control facilities.
(2) Facilities.--Any facility on the parcel of land
conveyed under subsection (a)(1) shall be constructed and
managed in a manner consistent with the uses specified in
paragraph (1).
(3) Reversion.--If the parcel of land conveyed under
subsection (a)(1) is used in a manner that is inconsistent with
the uses specified in paragraph (1), the parcel of land shall,
if determined to be appropriate by the Secretary, revert to the
United States.
(c) Wilderness Release.--Congress finds that the parcel of land
identified in subsection (a)(1)--
(1) has been adequately studied for wilderness designation
for the purposes of section 603(c) of the Federal Land Policy
and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1782(c)); and
(2) shall not be subject to the requirements of that
section relating to the management of wilderness study areas.
SEC. 609. RELOCATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY CORRIDOR LOCATED IN CLARK AND
LINCOLN COUNTIES IN THE STATE OF NEVADA.
(a) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Agreement.--The term ``Agreement'' means the land
exchange agreement between Aerojet-General Corporation and the
United States, dated July 13, 1988.
(2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary
of the Interior.
(b) Relocation.--The Secretary shall, without consideration,
relocate the right-of-way corridor described in subsection (c) to the
area described in subsection (d).
(c) Description of Right-of-Way Corridor.--The right-of-way
corridor referred to in subsection (a) consists of the right-of-way
corridor--
(1) numbered U-42519;
(2) referred to in the patent numbered 27-88-0013 and dated
July 18, 1988; and
(3) more particularly described in section 14(a) of the
Agreement.
(d) Description of Area.--The area referred to in subsection (a)
consists of an area--
(1) 1,000 feet wide; and
(2) located west of and parallel to the centerline of
United States Route 93.
TITLE VII--MESQUITE/LINCOLN LANDS ACT AMENDMENTS
SEC. 701. CONVEYANCE TO THE NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
(a) Conveyance.--The Secretary of the Interior, acting through the
Director of the Bureau of Land Management, shall convey to the Nevada
Department of Transportation, without consideration, all right, title,
and interest of the United States in and to W \1/2\ of section 15, NW
\1/4\ of section 22, NE \1/4\ of section 21, T. 23, S., R. 61 E.
(b) Reversion.--If the parcel under subsection (a) ceases to be
used for production of aggregates for highway construction, the parcel
shall, if determined to be appropriate by the Secretary, revert to the
United States.
SEC. 702. TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TO THE MESQUITE LANDS ACT 2001.
Section 3 of Public Law 99-548 (100 Stat. 3061; 110 Stat. 3009-202)
is amended--
(1) in subsection (d), by adding at the end the following:
``(3) Use of proceeds.--The proceeds of the sale of each
parcel completed after the date of enactment of this
subsection--
``(A) shall be deposited in the special account
established under section 4(e)(1)(C) of the Southern
Nevada Public Land Management Act of 1998 (112 Stat.
2345); and shall be available for use by the
Secretary--
``(i) to reimburse costs incurred by the
local offices of the Bureau of Land Management
in arranging the land conveyances directed by
this section;
``(ii) for the development of a
multispecies habitat conservation plan for the
Virgin River in Clark County, Nevada, including
any associated groundwater monitoring plan; and
``(iii) as provided in section 4(e)(3) of
that Act (112 Stat. 2346).
``(4) Timing.--Not later than 90 days after the date of
enactment of this section, the Secretary shall complete the
sale of any parcel authorized to be conveyed pursuant to this
section and for which the Secretary has received notification
from the city under subsection (d)(1).''; and
(2) in subsection (f)(2)(B), by adding at the end the
following:
``(v) sec. 7.''.
SEC. 703. WATER RESOURCES.
(a) Water Systems.--Nothing in this Act precludes any Federal,
State, or local agency or any private citizen from having access to
existing water resources and existing diversion points for the purpose
of reconstructing diversions, pipelines, flumes, ditches, or other
conveyances so long as--
(1) there are valid existing water rights on the source;
and
(2) construction, rehabilitation, or repair is performed in
a manner which causes the least amount of damage to the
wilderness areas, or other areas designated in this Act, as
compared with the alternatives.
(b) Water Resources Projects.--Nothing in this Act shall preclude
relicensing of, assistance to, or operation and maintenance of,
development below or above a wilderness area, or other areas designated
by this Act, or on any stream tributary thereto, which will not invade
the area or unreasonably diminish the existing wilderness, scenic,
recreational, and fish and wildlife values present in the area as of
the date of enactment of this Act.
(c) Snow Sensors and Stream Gauges.--Nothing in this Act shall be
construed to prevent the installation and maintenance of hydrologic,
meteorologic, or climatological collection devices, cloud seeding
generators, or facilities and communication equipment associated with
such devices, or any combination of the foregoing, or limited motorized
access to such facilities where nonmotorized access means are not
reasonably available or when time is of the essence, where such
facilities or access are essential to flood warning, flood control,
water supply forecasting, or water reservoir operation purposes.
(d) Water Rights.--Nothing in this Act either expressly or
impliedly creates reserved water firths or water below the ground
surface in any of the wilderness areas, or other areas.
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