[Senate Report 113-178]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]


                                                       Calendar No. 405
113th Congress                                                   Report
                                 SENATE
 2d Session                                                     113-178

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  LAS VEGAS VALLEY PUBLIC LAND AND TULE SPRINGS FOSSIL BEDS NATIONAL 
                                MONUMENT

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                  June 2, 2014.--Ordered to be printed

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   Ms. Landrieu, from the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, 
                        submitted the following

                              R E P O R T

                         [To accompany S. 974]

    The Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, to which was 
referred the bill (S. 974) to provide for certain land 
conveyances in the State of Nevada, and for other purposes, 
having considered the same, reports favorably thereon with an 
amendment and recommends that the bill, as amended, do pass.
    The amendment is as follows:

  Strike all after the enacting clause and insert the following:

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.

  (a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Las Vegas Valley 
Public Land and Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument Act of 
2013''.
  (b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents of this Act is as 
follows:

Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.
Sec. 2. Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument.
Sec. 3. Addition of land to Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.
Sec. 4. Conveyance of Bureau of Land Management land to North Las 
Vegas.
Sec. 5. Conveyance of Bureau of Land Management land to Las Vegas.
Sec. 6. Expansion of conveyance to Las Vegas Metropolitan Police 
Department.
Sec. 7. Spring Mountains National Recreation Area withdrawal.
Sec. 8. Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act of 1998 amendments.
Sec. 9. Conveyance of land to the Nevada System of Higher Education.
Sec. 10. Land Conveyance for Southern Nevada Supplemental Airport.
Sec. 11. Sunrise Mountain Instant Study Area release.
Sec. 12. Nellis Dunes Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area.
Sec. 13. Withdrawal and reservation of land for Nellis Air Force Base 
expansion.
Sec. 14. Military overflights.
Sec. 15. Authorization of appropriations.

SEC. 2. TULE SPRINGS FOSSIL BEDS NATIONAL MONUMENT.

  (a) Findings.--Congress finds that--
          (1) since 1933, the Upper Las Vegas Wash has been valued by 
        scientists because of the significant paleontological resources 
        demonstrative of the Pleistocene Epoch that are located in the 
        area;
          (2) in 2004, during the preparation of the Las Vegas Valley 
        Disposal Boundary Final Environmental Impact Statement, the 
        Bureau of Land Management identified sensitive biological, 
        cultural, and paleontological resources determined to be worthy 
        of more evaluation with respect to the protective status of the 
        resources;
          (3) the Upper Las Vegas Wash contains thousands of 
        paleontological resources from the Pleistocene Epoch that are 
        preserved in a unique geological context that are of national 
        importance, including Columbian mammoth, ground sloth, American 
        lion, camels, and horse fossils;
          (4) in addition to Joshua trees and several species of cacti, 
        the Las Vegas buckwheat, Merriam's bearpoppy, and the Las Vegas 
        bearpoppy are 3 unique and imperiled plants that are supported 
        in the harsh desert environment of Tule Springs;
          (5) the area provides important habitat for threatened desert 
        tortoise, endemic poppy bees, kit foxes, burrowing owls, 
        LeConte's thrasher, phainopepla, and a variety of reptiles;
          (6) in studies of the area conducted during the last decade, 
        the Bureau of Land Management and National Park Service 
        determined that the area likely contains the longest continuous 
        section of Pleistocene strata in the desert southwest, which 
        span multiple important global climate cooling and warming 
        episodes;
          (7) the Upper Las Vegas Wash is significant to the culture 
        and history of the native and indigenous people of the area, 
        including the Southern Paiute Tribe;
          (8) despite the findings of the studies and recommendations 
        for further assessment of the resources for appropriate methods 
        of protection--
                  (A) the area remains inadequately protected; and
                  (B) many irreplaceable fossil specimens in the area 
                have been lost to vandalism or theft; and
          (9) designation of the Upper Las Vegas Wash site as a 
        National Monument would protect the unique fossil resources of 
        the area and the geological context of those resources for 
        present and future generations while allowing for public 
        education and continued scientific research opportunities.
  (b) Definitions.--In this section:
          (1) Council.--The term ``Council'' means the Tule Springs 
        Fossil Beds National Monument Advisory Council established by 
        subsection (g)(1).
          (2) County.--The term ``County'' means Clark County, Nevada.
          (3) Local government.--The term ``local government'' means 
        the City of Las Vegas, City of North Las Vegas, or the County.
          (4) Management plan.--The term ``management plan'' means the 
        management plan for the Monument developed under subsection 
        (d)(5).
          (5) Map.--The term ``Map'' means the map entitled ``Tule 
        Springs Fossil Beds National Monument Proposed Boundary'', 
        numbered 963/123, 142, and dated December 2013.
          (6) Monument.--The term ``Monument'' means the Tule Springs 
        Fossil Beds National Monument established by subsection (c)(1).
          (7) Public land.--The term ``public land'' has the meaning 
        given the term ``public lands'' in section 103 of the Federal 
        Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1702).
          (8) Public water agency.--The term ``public water agency'' 
        means a regional wholesale water provider that is engaged in 
        the acquisition of water on behalf of, or the delivery of water 
        to, water purveyors who are member agencies of the public water 
        agency.
          (9) Qualified electric utility.--The term ``qualified 
        electric utility'' means any public or private utility 
        determined by the Secretary to be technically and financially 
        capable of developing the high-voltage transmission facilities 
        described in subsection (e).
          (10) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary 
        of the Interior.
          (11) State.--The term ``State'' means the State of Nevada.
  (c) Establishment.--
          (1) In general.--In order to conserve, protect, interpret, 
        and enhance for the benefit of present and future generations 
        the unique and nationally important paleontological, 
        scientific, educational, and recreational resources and values 
        of the land described in this subsection, there is established 
        in the State, subject to valid existing rights, the Tule 
        Springs Fossil Beds National Monument.
          (2) Boundaries.--The Monument shall consist of approximately 
        22,650 acres of public land in the County identified as ``Tule 
        Springs Fossil Beds National Monument'', as generally depicted 
        on the Map.
          (3) Map; legal description.--
                  (A) In general.--As soon as practicable after the 
                date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall 
                prepare an official map and legal description of the 
                boundaries of the Monument.
                  (B) Legal effect.--The map and legal description 
                prepared under subparagraph (A) shall have the same 
                force and effect as if included in this section, except 
                that the Secretary may correct any clerical or 
                typographical errors in the legal description or the 
                map.
                  (C) Availability of map and legal description.--The 
                map and legal description prepared under subparagraph 
                (A) shall be on file and available for public 
                inspection in the appropriate offices of the Bureau of 
                Land Management and the National Park Service.
          (4) Acquisition of land.--
                  (A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B), the 
                Secretary may acquire land or interests in land within 
                or adjacent to the boundaries of the Monument by 
                donation, purchase with donated or appropriated funds, 
                exchange, or transfer from another Federal agency.
                  (B) Limitation.--Land or interests in land that are 
                owned by the State or a political subdivision of the 
                State may be acquired under subparagraph (A) only by 
                donation or exchange.
          (5) Withdrawals.--Subject to valid existing rights and 
        subsections (e) and (f), any land within the Monument or any 
        land or interest in land that is acquired by the United States 
        for inclusion in the Monument after the date of enactment of 
        this Act is withdrawn from--
                  (A) entry, appropriation, or disposal under the 
                public land laws;
                  (B) location, entry, and patent under the mining 
                laws; and
                  (C) operation of the mineral leasing laws, geothermal 
                leasing laws, and minerals materials laws.
          (6) Relationship to clark county multi-species habitat 
        conservation plan.--
                  (A) Amendment to plan.--The Secretary shall credit, 
                on an acre-for-acre basis, approximately 22,650 acres 
                of the land conserved for the Monument under this Act 
                toward the development of additional non-Federal land 
                within the County through an amendment to the Clark 
                County Multi-Species Habitat Conservation Plan.
                  (B) Effect on plan.--Nothing in this Act otherwise 
                limits, alters, modifies, or amends the Clark County 
                Multi-Species Habitat Conservation Plan.
          (7) Termination of upper las vegas wash conservation transfer 
        area.--The Upper Las Vegas Wash Conservation Transfer Area 
        established by the Record of Decision dated October 21, 2011, 
        for the Upper Las Vegas Wash Conservation Transfer Area Final 
        Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement, is terminated.
  (d) Administration of Monument.--
          (1) Transfer of administrative jurisdiction.--Administrative 
        jurisdiction over the approximately 22,650 acres of public land 
        depicted on the Map as ``Tule Springs Fossil Bed National 
        Monument'' is transferred from the Bureau of Land Management to 
        the National Park Service.
          (2) Administration.--The Secretary shall administer the 
        Monument--
                  (A) in a manner that conserves, protects, interprets, 
                and enhances the resources and values of the Monument; 
                and
                  (B) in accordance with--
                          (i) this section;
                          (ii) the provisions of laws generally 
                        applicable to units of the National Park System 
                        (including the National Park Service Organic 
                        Act (16 U.S.C. 1 et seq.)); and
                          (iii) any other applicable laws.
          (3) Buffer zones.--The establishment of the Monument shall 
        not--
                  (A) lead to the creation of express or implied 
                protective perimeters or buffer zones around or over 
                the Monument;
                  (B) preclude disposal or development of public land 
                adjacent to the boundaries of the Monument, if the 
                disposal or development is consistent with other 
                applicable law; or
                  (C) preclude an activity on, or use of, private land 
                adjacent to the boundaries of the Monument, if the 
                activity or use is consistent with other applicable 
                law.
          (4) Air and water quality.--Nothing in this Act alters the 
        standards governing air or water quality outside the boundary 
        of the Monument.
          (5) Management plan.--
                  (A) In general.--Not later than 3 years after the 
                date on which funds are made available to carry out 
                this paragraph, the Secretary shall develop a 
                management plan that provides for the long-term 
                protection and management of the Monument.
                  (B) Components.--The management plan--
                          (i) shall--
                                  (I) be prepared in accordance with 
                                section 12(b) of the National Park 
                                System General Authorities Act (16 
                                U.S.C. 1a-7(b)); and
                                  (II) consistent with this section and 
                                the purposes of the Monument, allow for 
                                continued scientific research at the 
                                Monument; and
                          (ii) may--
                                  (I) incorporate any appropriate 
                                decisions contained in an existing 
                                management or activity plan for the 
                                land designated as the Monument under 
                                subsection (c)(1); and
                                  (II) use information developed in any 
                                study of land within, or adjacent to, 
                                the boundary of the Monument that was 
                                conducted before the date of enactment 
                                of this Act.
                  (C) Public process.--In preparing the management 
                plan, the Secretary shall--
                          (i) consult with, and take into account the 
                        comments and recommendations of, the Council;
                          (ii) provide an opportunity for public 
                        involvement in the preparation and review of 
                        the management plan, including holding public 
                        meetings;
                          (iii) consider public comments received as 
                        part of the public review and comment process 
                        of the management plan; and
                          (iv) consult with governmental and 
                        nongovernmental stakeholders involved in 
                        establishing and improving the regional trail 
                        system to incorporate, where appropriate, 
                        trails in the Monument that link to the 
                        regional trail system.
          (6) Interpretation, education, and scientific research.--
                  (A) In general.--The Secretary shall provide for 
                public interpretation of, and education and scientific 
                research on, the paleontological resources of the 
                Monument, with priority given to the onsite exhibition 
                and curation of the resources, to the extent 
                practicable.
                  (B) Cooperative agreements.--The Secretary may enter 
                into cooperative agreements with the State, political 
                subdivisions of the State, nonprofit organizations, and 
                appropriate public and private entities to carry out 
                subparagraph (A).
  (e) Renewable Energy Transmission Facilities.--
          (1) In general.--On receipt of a complete application from a 
        qualified electric utility, the Secretary, in accordance with 
        applicable laws (including the National Environmental Policy 
        Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) and title V of the Federal 
        Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1761 et 
        seq.)), shall issue to the qualified electric utility a 400-
        foot-wide right-of-way for the construction and maintenance of 
        high-voltage transmission facilities depicted on the Map as 
        ``Renewable Energy Transmission Corridor'' if the high-voltage 
        transmission facilities do not conflict with other previously 
        authorized rights-of-way within the corridor.
          (2) Requirements.--
                  (A) In general.--The high-voltage transmission 
                facilities shall--
                          (i) be used--
                                  (I) primarily, to the maximum extent 
                                practicable, for renewable energy 
                                resources; and
                                  (II) to meet reliability standards 
                                set by the North American Electric 
                                Reliability Corporation, the Western 
                                Electricity Coordinating Council, or 
                                the public utilities regulator of the 
                                State; and
                          (ii) employ best management practices 
                        identified as part of the compliance of the 
                        Secretary with the National Environmental 
                        Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) to 
                        limit impacts on the Monument, including 
                        impacts to the viewshed.
                  (B) Capacity.--The Secretary shall consult with the 
                qualified electric utility that is issued the right-of-
                way under paragraph (1) and the public utilities 
                regulator of the State to seek to maximize the capacity 
                of the high-voltage transmission facilities.
          (3) Terms and conditions.--The issuance of a notice to 
        proceed on the construction of the high-voltage transmission 
        facilities within the right-of-way under paragraph (1) shall be 
        subject to terms and conditions that the Secretary (in 
        consultation with the qualified electric utility), as part of 
        the compliance of the Secretary with the National Environmental 
        Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), determines 
        appropriate to protect and conserve the resources for which the 
        Monument is managed.
          (4) Expiration of right-of-way.--The right-of-way issued 
        under paragraph (1) shall expire on the date that is 15 years 
        after the date of enactment of this Act if construction of the 
        high-voltage transmission facilities described in paragraph (1) 
        has not been initiated by that date, unless the Secretary 
        determines that it is in the public interest to continue the 
        right-of-way.
  (f) Water Conveyance Facilities.--
          (1) Water conveyance facilities corridor.--
                  (A) In general.--On receipt of 1 or more complete 
                applications from a public water agency and except as 
                provided in subparagraph (B), the Secretary, in 
                accordance with applicable laws (including the National 
                Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et 
                seq.) and title V of the Federal Land Policy and 
                Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1761 et seq.)) , 
                shall issue to the public water agency a 100-foot-wide 
                right-of-way for the construction, maintenance, repair, 
                and replacement of a buried water conveyance pipeline 
                and associated facilities within the ``Water Conveyance 
                Facilities Corridor'' and the ``Renewable Energy 
                Transmission Corridor'' depicted on the Map.
                  (B) Limitation.--A public water agency right-of-way 
                shall not be granted under subparagraph (A) within the 
                portion of the Renewable Energy Transmission Corridor 
                that is located along the Moccasin Drive alignment, 
                which is generally between T. 18 S. and T. 19 S., Mount 
                Diablo Baseline and Meridian.
          (2) Buried water conveyance pipeline.--On receipt of 1 or 
        more complete applications from a unit of local government or 
        public water agency, the Secretary, in accordance with 
        applicable laws (including the National Environmental Policy 
        Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) and title V of the Federal 
        Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1761 et 
        seq.)), shall issue to the unit of local government or public 
        water agency a 100-foot-wide right-of-way for the construction, 
        operation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of a buried 
        water conveyance pipeline to access the existing buried water 
        pipeline turnout facility and surge tank located in the NE\1/4\ 
        sec. 16 of T. 19 S. and R. 61 E.
          (3) Requirements.--
                  (A) Best management practices.--The water conveyance 
                facilities shall employ best management practices 
                identified as part of the compliance of the Secretary 
                with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 
                U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) to limit the impacts of the water 
                conveyance facilities on the Monument.
                  (B) Consultations.--The water conveyance facilities 
                within the ``Renewable Energy Transmission Corridor'' 
                shall be sited in consultation with the qualified 
                electric utility to limit the impacts of the water 
                conveyance facilities on the high-voltage transmission 
                facilities.
          (4) Terms and conditions.--The issuance of a notice to 
        proceed on the construction of the water conveyance facilities 
        within the right-of-way under paragraph (1) shall be subject to 
        any terms and conditions that the Secretary, in consultation 
        with the public water agency, as part of the compliance of the 
        Secretary with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 
        (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), determines appropriate to protect and 
        conserve the resources for which the Monument is managed.
  (g) Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument Advisory Council.--
          (1) Establishment.--To provide guidance for the management of 
        the Monument, there is established the Tule Springs Fossil Beds 
        National Monument Advisory Council.
          (2) Membership.--
                  (A) Composition.--The Council shall consist of 10 
                members, to be appointed by the Secretary, of whom--
                          (i) 1 member shall be a member of, or be 
                        nominated by, the County Commission;
                          (ii) 1 member shall be a member of, or be 
                        nominated by, the city council of Las Vegas, 
                        Nevada;
                          (iii) 1 member shall be a member of, or be 
                        nominated by, the city council of North Las 
                        Vegas, Nevada;
                          (iv) 1 member shall be a member of, or be 
                        nominated by, the tribal council of the Las 
                        Vegas Paiute Tribe;
                          (v) 1 member shall be a representative of the 
                        conservation community in southern Nevada;
                          (vi) 1 member shall be a representative of 
                        Nellis Air Force Base;
                          (vii) 1 member shall be nominated by the 
                        State;
                          (viii) 1 member shall reside in the County 
                        and have a background that reflects the 
                        purposes for which the Monument was 
                        established; and
                          (ix) 2 members shall reside in the County or 
                        adjacent counties, both of whom shall have 
                        experience in the field of paleontology, 
                        obtained through higher education, experience, 
                        or both.
                  (B) Initial appointment.--Not later than 180 days 
                after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary 
                shall appoint the initial members of the Council in 
                accordance with subparagraph (A).
          (3) Duties of council.--The Council shall advise the 
        Secretary with respect to the preparation and implementation of 
        the management plan.
          (4) Compensation.--Members of the Council shall receive no 
        compensation for serving on the Council.
          (5) Chairperson.--
                  (A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B), the 
                Council shall elect a Chairperson from among the 
                members of the Council.
                  (B) Limitation.--The Chairperson shall not be a 
                member of a Federal or State agency.
                  (C) Term.--The term of the Chairperson shall be 3 
                years.
          (6) Term of members.--
                  (A) In general.--The term of a member of the Council 
                shall be 3 years.
                  (B) Successors.--Notwithstanding the expiration of a 
                3-year term of a member of the Council, a member may 
                continue to serve on the Council until--
                          (i) the member is reappointed by the 
                        Secretary; or
                          (ii) a successor is appointed.
          (7) Vacancies.--
                  (A) In general.--A vacancy on the Council shall be 
                filled in the same manner in which the original 
                appointment was made.
                  (B) Appointment for remainder of term.--A member 
                appointed to fill a vacancy on the Council--
                          (i) shall serve for the remainder of the term 
                        for which the predecessor was appointed; and
                          (ii) may be nominated for a subsequent term.
          (8) Termination.--Unless an extension is jointly recommended 
        by the Director of the National Park Service and the Director 
        of the Bureau of Land Management, the Council shall terminate 
        on the date that is 6 years after the date of enactment of this 
        Act.
  (h) Withdrawal.--Subject to valid existing rights, the land 
identified on the Map as ``BLM Withdrawn Lands'' is withdrawn from--
          (1) entry under the public land laws;
          (2) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and
          (3) operation of the mineral leasing, geothermal leasing, and 
        mineral materials laws.

SEC. 3. ADDITION OF LAND TO RED ROCK CANYON NATIONAL CONSERVATION AREA.

  (a) Definitions.--In this section:
          (1) Conservation area.--The term ``Conservation Area'' means 
        the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area established by 
        the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Establishment 
        Act of 1990 (16 U.S.C. 460ccc et seq.).
          (2) Map.--The term ``Map'' means the map entitled ``North Las 
        Vegas Valley Overview'' and dated November 5, 2013.
          (3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of 
        the Interior, acting through the Bureau of Land Management.
  (b) Addition of Land to Conservation Area.--
          (1) In general.--The Conservation Area is expanded to include 
        the land depicted on the Map as ``Additions to Red Rock NCA''.
          (2) Management plan.--Not later than 2 years after the date 
        on which the land is acquired, the Secretary shall update the 
        management plan for the Conservation Area to reflect the 
        management requirements of the acquired land.
          (3) Map and legal description.--
                  (A) In general.--As soon as practicable after the 
                date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall 
                finalize the legal description of the parcel to be 
                conveyed under this section.
                  (B) Minor errors.--The Secretary may correct any 
                minor error in--
                          (i) the Map; or
                          (ii) the legal description.
                  (C) Availability.--The Map and legal description 
                shall be on file and available for public inspection in 
                the appropriate offices of the Bureau of Land 
                Management.

SEC. 4. CONVEYANCE OF BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT LAND TO NORTH LAS 
                    VEGAS.

  (a) Definitions.--In this section:
          (1) Map.--The term ``Map'' means the map entitled ``North Las 
        Vegas Valley Overview'' and dated November 5, 2013.
          (2) North las vegas.--The term ``North Las Vegas'' means the 
        city of North Las Vegas, Nevada.
          (3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of 
        the Interior, acting through the Bureau of Land Management.
  (b) Conveyance.--As soon as practicable after the date of enactment 
of this Act and subject to valid existing rights, the Secretary shall 
convey to North Las Vegas, without consideration, all right, title, and 
interest of the United States in and to the land described in 
subsection (c).
  (c) Description of Land.--The land referred to in subsection (b) 
consists of the land managed by the Bureau of Land Management described 
on the Map as the ``North Las Vegas Job Creation Zone'' (including the 
interests in the land).
  (d) Map and Legal Description.--
          (1) In general.--As soon as practicable after the date of 
        enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall finalize the legal 
        description of the parcel to be conveyed under this section.
          (2) Minor errors.--The Secretary may correct any minor error 
        in--
                  (A) the Map; or
                  (B) the legal description.
          (3) Availability.--The Map and legal description shall be on 
        file and available for public inspection in the appropriate 
        offices of the Bureau of Land Management.
  (e) Use of Land for Nonresidential Development.--
          (1) In general.--North Las Vegas may sell any portion of the 
        land described in subsection (c) for nonresidential 
        development.
          (2) Method of sale.--The sale of land under paragraph (1) 
        shall be carried out--
                  (A) through a competitive bidding process; and
                  (B) for not less than fair market value.
          (3) Fair market value.--The Secretary shall determine the 
        fair market value of the land under paragraph (2)(B) based on 
        an appraisal that is performed in accordance with--
                  (A) the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land 
                Acquisitions;
                  (B) the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal 
                Practices; and
                  (C) any other applicable law (including regulations).
          (4) Disposition of proceeds.--The gross proceeds from the 
        sale of land under paragraph (1) shall be distributed in 
        accordance with section 4(e) of the Southern Nevada Public Land 
        Management Act of 1998 (Public Law 105-263; 112 Stat. 2345; 116 
        Stat. 2007; 117 Stat. 1317; 118 Stat. 2414; 120 Stat. 3045).
  (f) Use of Land for Recreation or Other Public Purposes.--
          (1) In general.--North Las Vegas may retain a portion of the 
        land described in subsection (c) for public recreation or other 
        public purposes consistent with the Act of June 14, 1926 
        (commonly known as the ``Recreation and Public Purposes Act'') 
        (43 U.S.C. 869 et seq.) by providing written notice of the 
        election to the Secretary.
          (2) Revocation.--If North Las Vegas retains land for public 
        recreation or other public purposes under paragraph (1), North 
        Las Vegas may--
                  (A) revoke that election; and
                  (B) sell the land in accordance with subsection (e).
  (g) Administrative Costs.--North Las Vegas shall pay all appraisal 
costs, survey costs, and other administrative costs necessary for the 
preparation and completion of any patents for, and transfers of title 
to, the land described in subsection (c).
  (h) Reversion.--
          (1) In general.--If any parcel of land described in 
        subsection (c) is not conveyed for nonresidential development 
        under this section or reserved for recreation or other public 
        purposes under subparagraph (f) by the date that is 30 years 
        after the date of enactment of this Act, the parcel of land 
        shall, at the discretion of the Secretary, revert to the United 
        States.
          (2) Inconsistent use.--If North Las Vegas uses any parcel of 
        land described in subsection (c) in a manner that is 
        inconsistent with this section--
                  (A) at the discretion of the Secretary, the parcel 
                shall revert to the United States; or
                  (B) if the Secretary does not make an election under 
                subparagraph (A), North Las Vegas shall sell the parcel 
                of land in accordance with this section.

SEC. 5. CONVEYANCE OF BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT LAND TO LAS VEGAS.

  (a) Definitions.--In this section:
          (1) Las vegas.--The term ``Las Vegas'' means the city of Las 
        Vegas, Nevada.
          (2) Map.--The term ``Map'' means the map entitled ``North Las 
        Vegas Valley Overview'' and dated November 5, 2013.
          (3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of 
        the Interior, acting through the Bureau of Land Management.
  (b) Conveyance.--As soon as practicable after the date of enactment 
of this Act, subject to valid existing rights, and notwithstanding the 
land use planning requirements of sections 202 and 203 of the Federal 
Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1712, 1713), the 
Secretary shall convey to Las Vegas, without consideration, all right, 
title, and interest of the United States in and to the land described 
in subsection (c).
  (c) Description of Land.--The land referred to in subsection (b) 
consists of land managed by the Bureau of Land Management described on 
the Map as ``Las Vegas Job Creation Zone'' (including interests in the 
land).
  (d) Map and Legal Description.--
          (1) In general.--As soon as practicable after the date of 
        enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall finalize the legal 
        description of the parcel to be conveyed under this section.
          (2) Minor errors.--The Secretary may correct any minor error 
        in--
                  (A) the Map; or
                  (B) the legal description.
          (3) Availability.--The Map and legal description shall be on 
        file and available for public inspection in the appropriate 
        offices of the Bureau of Land Management.
  (e) Use of Land.--
          (1) In general.--Las Vegas may sell any portion of the land 
        described in subsection (c) for nonresidential development.
          (2) Method of sale.--The sale of land under paragraph (1) 
        shall be carried out, after consultation with the Las Vegas 
        Paiute Tribe--
                  (A) through a competitive bidding process; and
                  (B) for not less than fair market value.
          (3) Fair market value.--The Secretary shall determine the 
        fair market value of the land under paragraph (2)(B) based on 
        an appraisal that is performed in accordance with--
                  (A) the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land 
                Acquisitions;
                  (B) the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal 
                Practices; and
                  (C) any other applicable law (including regulations).
          (4) Disposition of proceeds.--The gross proceeds from the 
        sale of land under paragraph (1) shall be distributed in 
        accordance with section 4(e) of the Southern Nevada Public Land 
        Management Act of 1998 (Public Law 105-263; 112 Stat. 2345; 116 
        Stat. 2007; 117 Stat. 1317; 118 Stat. 2414; 120 Stat. 3045).
  (f) Use of Land for Recreation or Other Public Purposes.--
          (1) In general.--Las Vegas may retain a portion of the land 
        described in subsection (c) for public recreation or other 
        public purposes consistent with the Act of June 14, 1926 
        (commonly known as the ``Recreation and Public Purposes Act'') 
        (43 U.S.C. 869 et seq.) by providing written notice of the 
        election to the Secretary.
          (2) Revocation.--If Las Vegas retains land for public 
        recreation or other public purposes under paragraph (1), Las 
        Vegas may--
                  (A) revoke that election; and
                  (B) sell the land in accordance with subsection (e).
  (g) Administrative Costs.--Las Vegas shall pay all appraisal costs, 
survey costs, and other administrative costs necessary for the 
preparation and completion of any patents for, and transfers of title 
to, the land described in subsection (c).
  (h) Reversion.--
          (1) In general.--If any parcel of land described in 
        subsection (c) is not conveyed for nonresidential development 
        under this section or reserved for recreation or other public 
        purposes under subsection (f) by the date that is 30 years 
        after the date of enactment of this Act, the parcel of land 
        shall, at the discretion of the Secretary, revert to the United 
        States.
          (2) Inconsistent use.--If Las Vegas uses any parcel of land 
        described in subsection (c) in a manner that is inconsistent 
        with this section--
                  (A) at the discretion of the Secretary, the parcel 
                shall revert to the United States; or
                  (B) if the Secretary does not make an election under 
                subparagraph (A), Las Vegas shall sell the parcel of 
                land in accordance with this section.

SEC. 6. EXPANSION OF CONVEYANCE TO LAS VEGAS METROPOLITAN POLICE 
                    DEPARTMENT.

  Section 703 of the Clark County Conservation of Public Land and 
Natural Resources Act of 2002 (Public Law 107-282; 116 Stat. 2013) is 
amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``and, 
subject to valid existing rights, the parcel of land identified as `Las 
Vegas Police Shooting Range' on the map entitled `North Las Vegas 
Valley Overview' and dated November 5, 2013''.

SEC. 7. SPRING MOUNTAINS NATIONAL RECREATION AREA WITHDRAWAL.

  Section 8 of the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area Act (16 
U.S.C. 460hhh-6) is amended--
          (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``for lands described'' 
        and inserting ``as provided''; and
          (2) by striking subsection (b) and inserting the following:
  ``(b) Exceptions.--
          ``(1) In general.--Notwithstanding subsection (a), W\1/2\E\1/
        2\ and W\1/2\ sec. 27, T. 23 S., R. 58 E., Mt. Diablo Meridian 
        is not subject to withdrawal under that subsection.
          ``(2) Effect of entry under public land laws.--
        Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of subsection (a), the following 
        are not subject to withdrawal under that paragraph:
                  ``(A) Any Federal land in the Recreation Area that 
                qualifies for conveyance under Public Law 97-465 
                (commonly known as the `Small Tracts Act') (16 U.S.C. 
                521c et seq.), which, notwithstanding section 7 of that 
                Act (16 U.S.C. 521i), may be conveyed under that Act.
                  ``(B) Any Federal land in the Recreation Area that 
                the Secretary determines to be appropriate for 
                conveyance by exchange for non-Federal land within the 
                Recreation Area under authorities generally providing 
                for the exchange of National Forest System land.''.

SEC. 8. SOUTHERN NEVADA PUBLIC LAND MANAGEMENT ACT OF 1998 AMENDMENTS.

  Section 4 of the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act of 1998 
(Public Law 105-263; 112 Stat. 2344; 116 Stat. 2007) is amended--
          (1) in the first sentence of subsection (a), by striking 
        ``dated October 1, 2002'' and inserting ``dated September 17, 
        2012''; and
          (2) in subsection (g), by adding at the end the following:
          ``(5) Notwithstanding paragraph (4), subject to paragraphs 
        (1) through (3), Clark County may convey to a unit of local 
        government or regional governmental entity, without 
        consideration, land located within the Airport Environs Overlay 
        District, as identified in the Cooperative Management Agreement 
        described in section 3(3) of the Southern Nevada Public Land 
        Management Act of 1998 (Public Law 105-263; 112 Stat. 2343), if 
        the land is used for a water or wastewater treatment facility 
        or any other public purpose consistent with uses allowed under 
        the Act of June 14, 1926 (commonly known as the `Recreation and 
        Public Purposes Act') (43 U.S.C. 869 et seq.).''.

SEC. 9. CONVEYANCE OF LAND TO THE NEVADA SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION.

  (a) Definitions.--In this section:
          (1) Board of regents.--The term ``Board of Regents'' means 
        the Board of Regents of the Nevada System of Higher Education.
          (2) Campuses.--The term ``Campuses'' means the Great Basin 
        College, College of Southern Nevada, and University of Las 
        Vegas, Nevada, campuses.
          (3) Federal land.--The term ``Federal land'' means--
                  (A) the approximately 40 acres to be conveyed for the 
                College of Southern Nevada, identified as ``Parcel to 
                be Conveyed'', as generally depicted on the map 
                entitled ``College of Southern Nevada Land Conveyance'' 
                and dated June 26, 2012;
                  (B) the approximately 2,085 acres to be conveyed for 
                the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, identified as 
                ``UNLV North Campus'', as generally depicted on the map 
                entitled ``North Las Vegas Valley Overview'' and dated 
                November 5, 2013; and
                  (C) the approximately 285 acres to be conveyed for 
                the Great Basin College, identified as ``Parcel to be 
                Conveyed'', as generally depicted on the map entitled 
                ``College of Southern Nevada Land Conveyance'' and 
                dated June 26, 2012.
          (4) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of 
        the Interior.
          (5) State.--The term ``State'' means the State of Nevada.
          (6) System.--The term ``System'' means the Nevada System of 
        Higher Education.
  (b) Conveyances of Federal Land to System.--
          (1) Conveyances.--Notwithstanding section 202 of the Federal 
        Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1712) 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)), and 
        subject to all valid existing rights and such terms and 
        conditions as the Secretary determines to be necessary, the 
        Secretary shall--
                  (A) not later than 180 days after the date of 
                enactment of this Act, convey to the System, without 
                consideration, all right, title, and interest of the 
                United States in and to--
                          (i) the Federal land identified on the map 
                        entitled ``Great Basin College Land 
                        Conveyance'' and dated June 26, 2012, for the 
                        Great Basin College; and
                          (ii) the Federal land identified on the map 
                        entitled ``College of Southern Nevada Land 
                        Conveyance'' and dated June 26, 2012, for the 
                        College of Southern Nevada, subject to the 
                        requirement that, as a precondition of the 
                        conveyance, the Board of Regents shall, by 
                        mutual assent, enter into a binding development 
                        agreement with the City of Las Vegas that--
                                  (I) provides for the orderly 
                                development of the Federal land to be 
                                conveyed under this subclause; and
                                  (II) complies with State law; and
                  (B) convey to the System, without consideration, all 
                right, title, and interest of the United States in and 
                to the Federal land identified on the map entitled 
                ``North Las Vegas Valley Overview'' and dated November 
                5, 2013, for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, if 
                the area identified as ``Potential Utility Schedule'' 
                on the map is reserved for use for a potential 400-
                foot-wide utility corridor of certain rights-of-way for 
                transportation and public utilities.
          (2) Conditions.--
                  (A) In general.--As a condition of the conveyance 
                under paragraph (1), the Board of Regents 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 that may 
                        arise from uses carried out on the Federal land 
                        on or before the date of enactment of this Act 
                        by the United States or any person; and
                          (iv) to assist the Bureau of Land Management 
                        in providing information to the students of the 
                        System and the citizens of the State on--
                                  (I) public land (including the 
                                management of public land) in the 
                                Nation; and
                                  (II) the role of the Bureau of Land 
                                Management in managing, preserving, and 
                                protecting the public land in the 
                                State.
                  (B) Agreement with nellis air force base.--
                          (i) In general.--The Federal land conveyed to 
                        the System under paragraph (1)(B) shall be used 
                        in accordance with the agreement entitled the 
                        ``Cooperative Interlocal Agreement between the 
                        Board of Regents of the Nevada System of Higher 
                        Education, on Behalf of the University of 
                        Nevada, Las Vegas, and the 99th Air Base Wing, 
                        Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada'' and dated June 
                        19, 2009.
                          (ii) Modifications.--Any modifications to the 
                        agreement described in clause (i) or any 
                        related master plan shall require the mutual 
                        assent of the parties to the agreement.
                          (iii) Limitation.--In no case shall the use 
                        of the Federal land conveyed under paragraph 
                        (1)(B) compromise the national security mission 
                        or navigation rights of Nellis Air Force Base.
          (3) Use of federal land.--The System may use the Federal land 
        conveyed under paragraph (1) for any public purposes consistent 
        with uses allowed under the Act of June 14, 1926 (commonly 
        known as the ``Recreation and Public Purposes Act'') (43 U.S.C. 
        869 et seq.).
          (4) Reversion.--
                  (A) In general.--If the Federal land or any portion 
                of the Federal land conveyed under paragraph (1) ceases 
                to be used for the System, the Federal land, or any 
                portion of the Federal land shall, at the discretion of 
                the Secretary, revert to the United States.
                  (B) University of nevada, las vegas.--If the System 
                fails to complete the first building or show 
                progression toward development of the University of 
                Nevada, Las Vegas campus on the applicable parcels of 
                Federal land by the date that is 50 years after the 
                date of receipt of certification of acceptable 
                remediation of environmental conditions, the parcels of 
                the Federal land described in subsection (a)(3)(B) 
                shall, at the discretion of the Secretary, revert to 
                the United States.
                  (C) College of southern nevada.--If the System fails 
                to complete the first building or show progression 
                toward development of the College of Southern Nevada 
                campus on the applicable parcels of Federal land by the 
                date that is 12 years after the date of conveyance of 
                the applicable parcels of Federal land to the College 
                of Southern Nevada, the parcels of the Federal land 
                described in subsection (a)(3)(A) shall, at the 
                discretion of the Secretary, revert to the United 
                States.

SEC. 10. LAND CONVEYANCE FOR SOUTHERN NEVADA SUPPLEMENTAL AIRPORT.

  (a) Findings.--Congress finds that--
          (1) flood mitigation infrastructure is critical to the safe 
        and uninterrupted operation of the proposed Southern Nevada 
        Supplemental Airport authorized by the Ivanpah Valley Airport 
        Public Lands Transfer Act (Public Law 106-362; 114 Stat. 1404); 
        and
          (2) through proper engineering, the land described in this 
        section for flood mitigation infrastructure for the Southern 
        Nevada Supplemental Airport may be consistent with the role of 
        the Bureau of Land Management--
                  (A) to protect and prevent irreparable damage to--
                          (i) important historic, cultural, or scenic 
                        values;
                          (ii) fish and wildlife resources; or
                          (iii) other natural systems or processes; or
                  (B) to protect life and safety from natural hazards 
                in the County and nearby areas.
  (b) Definitions.--In this section:
          (1) County.--The term ``County'' means Clark County, Nevada.
          (2) Map.--The term ``Map'' means the map entitled ``Land 
        Conveyance for Southern Nevada Supplemental Airport'' and dated 
        June 26, 2012.
          (3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of 
        the Interior.
  (c) Land Conveyance.--
          (1) Authorization of conveyance.--
                  (A) In general.--As soon as practicable after the 
                date described in paragraph (2), subject to valid 
                existing rights and paragraph (3), and notwithstanding 
                the land use planning requirements of sections 202 and 
                203 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 
                1976 (43 U.S.C. 1712, 1713), the Secretary shall convey 
                to the County, without consideration, all right, title, 
                and interest of the United States in and to the land 
                described in subsection (d), subject to such terms and 
                conditions as the Secretary determines to be necessary.
                  (B) Costs.--The County shall be responsible for all 
                costs associated with the conveyance under subparagraph 
                (A).
          (2) Date on which conveyance may be made.--The Secretary 
        shall not make the conveyance described in paragraph (1) until 
        the later of the date on which the Administrator of the Federal 
        Aviation Administration has--
                  (A) approved an airport layout plan for an airport to 
                be located in the Ivanpah Valley; and
                  (B) with respect to the construction and operation of 
                an airport on the site conveyed to the County pursuant 
                to section 2(a) of the Ivanpah Valley Airport Public 
                Lands Transfer Act (Public Law 106-362; 114 Stat. 
                1404), issued a record of decision after the 
                preparation of an environmental impact statement or 
                similar analysis required under the National 
                Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et 
                seq.).
          (3) Reservation of mineral rights.--In conveying the public 
        land under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall reserve the 
        mineral estate, except for purposes related to flood mitigation 
        (including removal from aggregate flood events).
          (4) Withdrawal.--Subject to valid existing rights, the public 
        land to be conveyed under paragraph (1) is withdrawn from--
                  (A) location, entry, and patent under the mining 
                laws; and
                  (B) operation of the mineral leasing and geothermal 
                leasing laws.
          (5) Use.--The public land conveyed under paragraph (1) shall 
        be used for the development of flood mitigation infrastructure 
        for the Southern Nevada Supplemental Airport.
          (6) Reversion and reentry.--
                  (A) In general.--If the land conveyed to the County 
                under the Ivanpah Valley Airport Public Lands Transfer 
                Act (Public Law 106-362; 114 Stat. 1404) reverts to the 
                United States, the land conveyed to the County under 
                this section shall revert, at the option of the 
                Secretary, to the United States.
                  (B) Use of land.--If the Secretary determines that 
                the County is not using the land conveyed under this 
                section for a purpose described in paragraph (4), all 
                right, title, and interest of the County in and to the 
                land shall revert, at the option of the Secretary, to 
                the United States.
  (d) Description of Land.--The land referred to in subsection (c) 
consists of the approximately 2,320 acres of land managed by the Bureau 
of Land Management and described on the Map as the ``Conveyance Area''.
  (e) Map and Legal Description.--
          (1) In general.--As soon as practicable after the date of 
        enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall prepare an official 
        legal description and map of the parcel to be conveyed under 
        this section.
          (2) Minor errors.--The Secretary may correct any minor error 
        in--
                  (A) the map prepared under paragraph (1); or
                  (B) the legal description.
          (3) Availability.--The map prepared under paragraph (1) and 
        legal description shall be on file and available for public 
        inspection in the appropriate offices of the Bureau of Land 
        Management.

SEC. 11. SUNRISE MOUNTAIN INSTANT STUDY AREA RELEASE.

  (a) Finding.--Congress finds that for the purposes of section 603 of 
the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1782), 
the public land in Clark County, Nevada, administered by the Bureau of 
Land Management in the Sunrise Mountain Instant Study Area has been 
adequately studied for wilderness designation.
  (b) Release.--Any public land described in subsection (a) that is not 
designated as wilderness--
          (1) is no longer 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 land management plans 
        adopted under section 202 of that Act (43 U.S.C. 1712).
  (c) Post Release Land Use Approvals.--Recognizing that the area 
released under subsection (b) presents unique opportunities for the 
granting of additional rights-of-way, including for high voltage 
transmission facilities, the Secretary of the Interior may accommodate 
multiple applicants within a particular right-of-way.

SEC. 12. NELLIS DUNES OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE RECREATION AREA.

  (a) Definitions.--In this section:
          (1) City.--The term ``City'' means the city of North Las 
        Vegas, Nevada.
          (2) Clark county off-highway vehicle recreation park.--The 
        term ``Clark County Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Park'' means 
        the approximately 960 acres of land identified on the Map as 
        ``Clark County Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Park''.
          (3) County.--The term ``County'' means Clark County, Nevada.
          (4) Map.--The term ``Map'' means the map entitled ``Nellis 
        Dunes OHV Recreation Area'' and dated December 17, 2013.
          (5) Nellis dunes off-highway recreation area.--The term 
        ``Nellis Dunes Off-Highway Recreation Area'' means the 
        approximately 10,035 acres of land identified on the Map as 
        ``Nellis Dunes OHV Recreation Area''.
          (6) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of 
        the Interior.
          (7) State.--The term ``State'' means the State of Nevada.
  (b) Conveyance of Federal Land to County.--
          (1) In general.--As soon as practicable after the date of 
        enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall convey to the 
        County, subject to valid existing rights and paragraph (2), 
        without consideration, all right, title, and interest of the 
        United States in and to the Clark County Off-Highway Vehicle 
        Recreation Park.
          (2) Reservation of mineral estate.--In conveying the parcels 
        of Federal land under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall 
        reserve the mineral estate, except for purposes related to 
        flood mitigation (including removal from aggregate flood 
        events).
          (3) Use of conveyed land.--
                  (A) In general.--The parcels of land conveyed under 
                paragraph (1) may be used by the County for any public 
                purposes described in subparagraph (B), consistent with 
                the Act of June 14, 1926 (commonly known as the 
                ``Recreation and Public Purposes Act'') (43 U.S.C. 869 
                et seq.).
                  (B) Authorized uses.--The land conveyed under 
                paragraph (1)--
                          (i) shall be used by the County--
                                  (I) to provide a suitable location 
                                for the establishment of a centralized 
                                off-road vehicle recreation park in the 
                                County;
                                  (II) to provide the public with 
                                opportunities for off-road vehicle 
                                recreation, including a location for 
                                races, competitive events, training and 
                                other commercial services that directly 
                                support a centralized off-road vehicle 
                                recreation area and County park;
                                  (III) to provide a designated area 
                                and facilities that would discourage 
                                unauthorized use of off-highway 
                                vehicles in areas that have been 
                                identified by the Federal Government, 
                                State government, or County government 
                                as containing environmentally sensitive 
                                land; and
                          (ii) shall not be disposed of by the County.
                  (C) Reversion.--If the County ceases to use any 
                parcel of land conveyed under paragraph (1) for the 
                purposes described in subparagraph (B)--
                          (i) title to the parcel shall revert to the 
                        Secretary, at the option of the Secretary; and
                          (ii) the County shall be responsible for any 
                        reclamation necessary to revert the parcel to 
                        the United States.
                  (D) Management plan.--The Secretary of the Air Force 
                and the County, may develop a special management plan 
                for the land conveyed under paragraph (1)--
                          (i) to enhance public safety and safe off-
                        highway vehicle recreation use in the Nellis 
                        Dunes Recreation Area;
                          (ii) to ensure compatible development with 
                        the mission requirements of the Nellis Air 
                        Force Base; and
                          (iii) to avoid and mitigate known public 
                        health risks associated with off-highway 
                        vehicle use in the Nellis Dunes Recreation 
                        Area.
          (4) Funding.--Section 4(e)(3) of the Southern Nevada Public 
        Land Management Act of 1998 (Public Law 105-263; 112 Stat. 
        2346; 116 Stat. 2007; 117 Stat. 1317; 118 Stat. 2414; 120 Stat. 
        3045) is amended--
                  (A) in clause (x) by striking ``; and'' and inserting 
                ``;'';
                  (B) by redesignating clause (xi) as (xii); and
                  (C) by inserting after clause (x) the following:
                          ``(xi) the Clark County Off-Highway Vehicle 
                        Recreation Park; and''.
          (5) Agreement with nellis air force base.--
                  (A) In general.--Before the Federal land may be 
                conveyed to the County under paragraph (1), the Clark 
                County Board of Commissioners and Nellis Air Force Base 
                shall enter into an interlocal agreement for the 
                Federal land and the Nellis Dunes Recreation Area--
                          (i) to enhance safe off-highway recreation 
                        use; and
                          (ii) to ensure that development of the 
                        Federal land is consistent with the long-term 
                        mission requirements of Nellis Air Force Base.
                  (B) Limitation.--The use of the Federal land conveyed 
                under paragraph (1) shall not compromise the national 
                security mission of Nellis Air Force Base.
          (6) Additional terms and conditions.--With respect to the 
        conveyance of Federal land under paragraph (1), the Secretary 
        may require such additional terms and conditions as the 
        Secretary considers to be appropriate to protect the interests 
        of the United States.
  (c) Designation of Nellis Dunes Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation 
Area.--
          (1) In general.--The approximately 10,035 acres of land 
        identified on the Map as the ``Nellis Dunes OHV Recreation 
        Area'' shall be known and designated as the ``Nellis Dunes Off-
        Highway Vehicle Recreation Area''.
          (2) Management plan.--The Secretary may develop a special 
        management plan for the Nellis Dunes Off-Highway Recreation 
        Area to enhance the safe use of off-highway vehicles for 
        recreational purposes.

SEC. 13. WITHDRAWAL AND RESERVATION OF LAND FOR NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE 
                    EXPANSION.

  (a) Withdrawals.--Section 3011(b) of the Military Lands Withdrawal 
Act of 1999 (Public Law 106-65; 113 Stat. 886) is amended--
          (1) in paragraph (4)--
                  (A) by striking ``comprise approximately'' and 
                inserting the following: ``comprise--
                  ``(A) approximately'';
                  (B) by striking the period at the end and inserting a 
                semicolon; and
                  (C) by adding at the end the following:
                  ``(B) approximately 710 acres of land in Clark 
                County, Nevada, identified as `Addition to Nellis Air 
                Force Base' on the map entitled `Nellis Dunes Off-
                Highway Vehicle Recreation Area' and dated June 26, 
                2012; and
                  ``(C) approximately 410 acres of land in Clark 
                County, Nevada, identified as `Addition to Nellis Air 
                Force Base' on the map entitled `North Las Vegas Valley 
                Overview' and dated November 5, 2013.''; and
          (2) by adding at the end the following:
          ``(6) Existing mineral materials contracts.--
                  ``(A) Applicability.--Section 3022 shall not apply to 
                any mineral material resource authorized for sale by 
                the Secretary of the Interior under a valid contract 
                for the duration of the contract.
                  ``(B) Access.--Notwithstanding any other provision of 
                this subtitle, the Secretary of the Air Force shall 
                allow adequate and reasonable access to mineral 
                material resources authorized for sale by the Secretary 
                of the Interior under a valid contract for the duration 
                of the contract.''.
  (b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 3022 of the Military Lands 
Withdrawal Act of 1999 (Public Law 106-65; 113 Stat. 897) is amended by 
striking ``section 3011(b)(5)(B)'' and inserting ``paragraphs (5)(B) 
and (6) of section 3011(b)''.

SEC. 14. MILITARY OVERFLIGHTS.

  (a) Findings.--Congress finds that military aircraft testing and 
training activities in the State of Nevada--
          (1) are an important part of the national defense system of 
        the United States; and
          (2) are essential in order to secure an enduring and viable 
        national defense system for the current and future generations 
        of people of the United States.
  (b) Overflights.--Nothing in this Act restricts or precludes any 
military overflight, including--
          (1) low-level overflights of military aircraft over the 
        Federal land;
          (2) flight testing and evaluation; and
          (3) the designation or creation of new units of special 
        airspace, or the use or establishment of military flight 
        training routes, over--
                  (A) the Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument 
                established by section 2(c)(1); or
                  (B) the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area 
                established by the Red Rock Canyon National 
                Conservation Area Establishment Act of 1990 (16 U.S.C. 
                460ccc et seq.) (as modified by section 3).

SEC. 15. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

  There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to 
carry out this Act.

                                Purpose

    The purpose of S. 974, as ordered reported, is to designate 
the Tule Springs National Monument in southern Nevada as a unit 
of the National Park System and provide for certain land 
conveyances in the State of Nevada.

                          Background and Need

    Knowledge of the significant paleontological resources of 
the Upper Las Vegas Wash, north of Las Vegas, Nevada dates back 
to early scientific studies conducted in the area in the 1930s. 
In 2004, the Bureau of Land Management identified sensitive 
biological, cultural, and paleontological resources in the 
areas during the preparation of the Las Vegas Valley Disposal 
Boundary Final Environmental Impact Statement, and determined 
them to be worthy of more evaluation for protective status.
    In April of 2010, the Nevada congressional delegation 
requested that the National Park Service conduct a 
reconnaissance report to evaluate the site for inclusion in the 
National Park System. The NPS team conducted a preliminary 
analysis of Upper Las Vegas Wash/Tule Springs resources based 
on existing documentation, a site visit in June 2010, and 
discussions with local resource experts. Based on this 
preliminary analysis, the Park Service found the 
paleontological resources in the area to be of national 
significance and the area to be suitable for inclusion in the 
national park system. The area's proximity to Las Vegas was 
also considered as it would facilitate access to 
paleontological resources not commonly found among many of the 
nation's paleontological state parks and NPS sites.
    Scientific excavation and findings in the Las Vegas Wash 
indicate that the report area contains the most significant 
late Pleistocene fossil resources in the American southwest. 
The high level of integrity of the fossils of the Las Vegas 
Formation provides scientists with an unparalleled opportunity 
for research on paleontological and prehistoric resources. The 
rare confluence of geologic forces in the area provides 
researchers an opportunity to examine how the ancient animals 
looked, behaved, and interacted with one another, and it 
provides an opportunity to demonstrate and interpret more than 
150,000 years of climate change. Portions of the area have also 
been determined to be historically significant and are listed 
in the National Register as the earliest site in the U.S. where 
radiocarbon dating was used.
    Designation of the Upper Las Vegas Wash site as a National 
Monument would protect the unique fossil resources of the area 
and the geological context of those resources for present and 
future generations while allowing for public education and 
continued scientific research opportunities.

                          Legislative History

    S. 974 was introduced by Senators Reid and Heller on May 
16, 2013. The Subcommittee on National Parks held a hearing on 
S. 974 on July 31, 2013 (S. Hrg. 113-93). At its business 
meeting on December 19, 2013, S. 974 was ordered reported 
favorably with an amendment in the nature of a substitute.
    Similar legislation, S. 3346, was introduced in the 112th 
Congress by Senator Reid on June 27, 2012.

                        Committee Recommendation

    The Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, in 
open business session on December 19, 2013, by a voice vote of 
a quorum present, recommends that the Senate pass S. 974, if 
amended as described herein. Senators Lee and Scott asked to be 
recorded as voting no.

                          Committee Amendment

    During its consideration of S. 974, the Committee adopted 
an amendment in the nature of a substitute. The amendment makes 
several clarifying and conforming changes to the bill text, 
updates map and acreage references, and removes the designation 
of an economic support area within the Nellis Dunes Off-Highway 
Vehicle Recreation Area section.
    The amendment is explained in detail in the section-by-
section analysis, below.

                      Section-by-Section Analysis

    Section 1 contains the short title, the ``Las Vegas Valley 
Public Land and Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument Act 
of 2013'' and a table of contents for the bill.
    Section 2(a) contains Congressional findings relating to 
the significance of the resources associated with the Tule 
Springs Fossil Beds National Monument (monument).
    Subsection (b) defines key terms used in the section.
    Subsection (c) establishes the Tule Springs Fossil Beds 
National Monument in Nevada, comprising approximately 22,650 
acres of public land near Las Vegas, to be administered as a 
unit of the National Park System. The Secretary of the Interior 
(Secretary) is authorized to acquire lands and interests in 
land within the boundaries of the monument by purchase, 
donation, or exchange, except that lands owned by the State of 
Nevada or a political subdivision of the State may only be 
acquired by donation or exchange. The land within the monument 
is withdrawn from the public land laws, the mining laws, and 
the mineral leasing, geothermal leasing, and minerals materials 
laws, subject to valid existing rights.
    The subsection directs the Secretary to credit, on an acre-
for-acre basis, the land within the monument toward the 
development of additional non-Federal land within Clark County, 
Nevada through an amendment to the Clark County Multi-Species 
Habitat Conservation Plan.
    Subsection (d)(1) transfers administrative jurisdiction 
over the approximately 22,650 acres of land within the monument 
from the Bureau of Land Management to the National Park 
Service.
    Paragraph (2) directs the Secretary to administer the 
national monument in a manner that conserves, protects, 
interprets, and enhances the resources and values of the 
monument in accordance with this section and the laws generally 
applicable to units of the National Park System, including the 
National Park Service Organic Act (16 U.S.C. 1 et seq.).
    Paragraph (3) clarifies that the establishment of the 
monument does not create any buffer zones outside of the 
monument, does not preclude disposal or development of public 
land adjacent to the monument, and does not preclude activities 
on private land outside of the monument, if the activity or use 
is consistent with other applicable law.
    Paragraph (4) states that nothing in this Act alters air or 
water quality standards outside of the monument boundary.
    Paragraph (5) directs the Secretary to prepare a management 
plan to provide for the long-term protection and management of 
the monument. The plan is to be developed within three years 
after the date funds are made available.
    Paragraph (6) directs the Secretary to provide for public 
interpretation of, and education and scientific research on, 
the paleontological resources of the monument, with priority 
given to the onsite exhibition and curation of monument 
resources to the extent practicable. The Secretary is 
authorized to enter into cooperative agreements with the State 
of Nevada, local governments, non-profit organizations and 
other appropriate public or private entities to carry out this 
paragraph.
    Subsection (e) authorizes the Secretary, upon receipt of a 
complete application from a qualified electric utility, to 
issue a 400-foot wide right-of-way for the construction and 
maintenance of high-voltage transmission facilities along a 
designated corridor outside the boundary of the monument, so 
long as the facilities do not conflict with other previously-
authorized rights-of-way within the corridor. The subsection 
also identifies terms and conditions and other requirements for 
use of the transmission facilities. The right-of-way will 
expire 15 years after the date of enactment if construction of 
the transmission facilities has not been started by then, 
unless the Secretary determines it to be in the public interest 
to continue the right-of-way.
    Subsection (f) authorizes the Secretary, upon receipt of 
one or more complete applications from a public water agency, 
to issue a 100-foot wide right-of-way for the construction, 
maintenance, repair, and replacement of a buried water 
conveyance pipeline and associated facilities along a 
designated corridor within the monument as shown on the 
referenced map. The subsection also identifies terms and 
conditions and other requirements for use of the right-of-way.
    Subsection (g) establishes the Tule Springs Fossil Beds 
National Monument Advisory Council, consisting of 10 members 
appointed by the Secretary, representing the listed 
governmental entities and other public members. The advisory 
council is to advise the Secretary with respect to the 
preparation and implementation of the management plan. The 
advisory council will sunset 6 years after the date of 
enactment of this Act unless an extension is jointly 
recommended by the Director of the National Park Service and 
the Director of the Bureau of Land Management.
    Subsection (h) withdraws the Federal land identified on the 
referenced map from entry under the public land laws; location, 
entry, and patent under the mining laws; and operation of the 
mineral leasing, geothermal leasing, and mineral materials 
laws.
    Section 3 modifies the boundaries of the Red Rock Canyon 
National Conservation Area to include approximately 1,540 acres 
of land as identified on the referenced map.
    Section 4 directs the Secretary to convey all right, title, 
and interest of the United States in and to approximately 645 
acres of land administered by the Bureau of Land Management 
(BLM) to the City of North Las Vegas, as depicted on the 
referenced map. The land is to be conveyed without 
consideration. The City may sell any portion of the conveyed 
land for non-residential development, so long as the sale is 
through a competitive bidding process and for not less than 
fair market value. Any proceeds from the land sale are to be 
distributed in accordance with section 4(e) of the Southern 
Nevada Public Land Management Act of 1998.
    The City may retain a portion of the conveyed land for 
public recreation or other public purposes consistent with the 
Recreation and Public Purposes Act (43 U.S.C. 869 et seq.). If 
any land is not sold for non-residential development in 
accordance with this section or retained for recreation or 
other public purposes within 30 years after the date of 
enactment, the land shall revert to the United States at the 
discretion of the Secretary.
    Section 5 directs the Secretary to convey all right, title, 
and interest of the United States in and to approximately 660 
acres of land administered by the Bureau of Land Management 
(BLM) to the City of Las Vegas, as depicted on the referenced 
map. The authority and use requirements for the conveyance are 
identical to the provisions in section 4 for the City of North 
Las Vegas.
    Section 6 amends section 703 of the Clark County 
Conservation of Public Land and Natural Resources Act of 2002 
(Public Law 107-282) to convey approximately 176 acres of BLM 
land to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, to 
enlarge a shooting range.
    Section 7 amends section 8 of the Spring Mountains National 
Recreation Area Act (16 U.S.C. 460hhh-6) to provide that lands 
within the National Recreation Area which would qualify for 
conveyance under the Small Tracts Act (16 U.S.C. 521c et seq.) 
or would otherwise be appropriate for exchange under general 
National Forest System authorities, are not withdrawn from 
disposal under the public land laws.
    Section 8 amends section 4 of the Southern Nevada Public 
Land Management Act of 1998 (Public Law 105-263) to modify the 
land disposal boundary under that Act, as depicted on the 
referenced map. The revised disposal boundary excludes 
approximately 9,950 acres of land (which are lands that are 
included in the national monument) and adds approximately 6,795 
acres of public land to the land disposal boundary. The section 
also authorizes Clark County to convey lands within the Airport 
Environs Overlay District to units of local government if the 
land is used for a water or wastewater treatment facility or 
any other purpose consistent with the Recreation and Public 
Purposes Act.
    Section 9 provides for the conveyance of three parcels of 
public land to the Nevada System of Higher Education, without 
consideration, as depicted on the referenced maps: 
approximately 40 acres to the College of Southern Nevada; 
approximately 2,085 acres to the University of Nevada, Las 
Vegas, for its North Campus; and approximately 285 acres to 
Great Basin College. As a condition of the conveyances, the 
Board of Regents of the Nevada System of Higher Education must 
agree to pay any administrative costs associated with the 
exchange and agree to use the Federal land for educational and 
recreational purposes, and to indemnify the United States from 
uses carried out on the conveyed land before the date of 
enactment of this Act. The section also requires that the 
Federal land conveyed under this section for UNLV be used in 
accordance with the referenced agreement between the Board of 
Regents and Nellis Air Force Base.
    Section 10 directs the Secretary to convey to Clark County, 
without consideration, all right, title, and interest of the 
United States in and to approximately 2,350 acres of public 
land to be used for the development of flood mitigation 
infrastructure for the Southern Nevada Supplemental Airport. 
The section reserves the mineral estate to the United States 
and withdraws the land to be conveyed from location entry, and 
patent under the mining laws and from operation of the mineral 
leasing and geothermal leasing laws. Clark County shall be 
responsible for all costs associated with the conveyance.
    Section 11 finds that for purposes of section 603 of the 
Federal Land Policy and Management Act (43 U.S.C. 1782(c)), the 
Sunrise Mountain Instant Study Area has been adequately studied 
for wilderness designation and is no longer subject to the 
requirements of section 603 to manage the area to maintain its 
suitability for wilderness. The area shall be managed in 
accordance with the applicable BLM land use plans.
    Section 12 establishes the Nellis Dunes Off-Highway Vehicle 
Recreation Area.
    Subsection (a) defines key terms used in the section.
    Subsection (b) directs the Secretary to convey to Clark 
County, without consideration, all right, title, and interest 
of the United States in and to lands identified on the 
referenced map as the Clark County Off-Highway Vehicle 
Recreation Park. The conveyed land is to be used by the County 
to provide for the establishment of a centralized off-road 
vehicle recreation park in the County. If the County ceases to 
use any part of the land for off-road vehicle recreation 
purposes, the land shall revert to the United States, at the 
discretion of the Secretary.
    Subsection (c) designates the approximately 10,035-acre 
Nellis Dunes Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area as depicted on 
the referenced map.
    Section 13 amends section 3011(b) of the Military Lands 
Withdrawal Act of 1999 (Public Law 106-65) to include 
approximately 1,120 acres of public land for Nellis Air Force 
Base.
    Section 14 clarifies that nothing in this Act restricts or 
precludes military overflights, including low-level overflights 
of military aircraft over Federal land, flight testing and 
evaluation, and the designation or creation of new units of 
special airspace or the use or establishment of military flight 
training routes over the national monument or Red Rock Canyon 
National Conservation Area.
    Section 15 authorizes the appropriation of such sums as are 
necessary to carry out this Act.

                   Cost and Budgetary Considerations

    The following estimate of costs of this measure has been 
provided by the Congressional Budget Office:

S. 974--Las Vegas Valley Public Land and Tule Springs Fossil Beds 
        National Monument Act of 2013

    S. 974 would establish a new national monument in southern 
Nevada. The bill also would require the Bureau of Land 
Management (BLM) to convey certain federal lands to nonfederal 
entities. Finally, the bill would modify the way certain 
parcels of federal land are managed.
    Based on information provided by the affected agencies, CBO 
estimates that implementing the legislation would cost $10 
million over the 2015-2019 period, assuming appropriation of 
the necessary amounts. Because enacting S. 974 would reduce 
offsetting receipts, which are treated as reductions in direct 
spending, pay-as-you-go procedures apply; however, CBO 
estimates that the net impact on such receipts would be 
negligible. Enacting the bill would not affect revenues.
    S. 974 would establish the Tule Springs Fossil Beds 
National Monument from about 23,000 acres of federal land 
currently managed by BLM. The bill would transfer 
administrative jurisdiction over the land to the National Park 
Service (NPS). Based on information provided by NPS, CBO 
estimates that operating the monument would cost about $2 
million annually.
    The bill also would direct BLM to convey several parcels of 
federal land in Nevada to various public entities at no cost. 
CBO expects that, under current law, some of those parcels, 
which total less than 6,000 acres, would be conveyed under the 
Recreation and Public Purposes Act, which allows BLM to convey 
lands to public entities for $10 per acre. Therefore, CBO 
estimates that enacting the bill would reduce offsetting 
receipts; however, we estimate that the amount of lost receipts 
would total less than $60,000.
    Finally, the bill would change the way certain BLM lands 
are managed by expanding a national conservation area, 
establishing a new recreation area, and transferring BLM lands 
to NPS to be included as part of the Tule Springs Fossil Beds 
National Monument and to the Air Force to expand Nellis Air 
Force Base. Because CBO expects that the affected lands would 
not generate receipts over the next 10 years and because those 
lands are currently being managed by the federal government in 
a manner consistent with how they would be managed under the 
bill, CBO estimates that implementing those provisions would 
have no significant impact on the federal budget.
    S. 974 contains no intergovernmental or private-sector 
mandates as defined in the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act.
    The CBO staff contacts for this estimate are Jeff LaFave 
and Martin von Gnechten. The estimate was approved by Theresa 
Gullo, Deputy Assistant Director for Budget Analysis.

                      Regulatory Impact Evaluation

    In compliance with paragraph 11(b) of rule XXVI of the 
Standing Rules of the Senate, the Committee makes the following 
evaluation of the regulatory impact which would be incurred in 
carrying out S. 974.
    The bill is not a regulatory measure in the sense of 
imposing Government-established standards or significant 
economic responsibilities on private individuals and 
businesses.
    No personal information would be collected in administering 
the program. Therefore, there would be no impact on personal 
privacy.
    Little, if any, additional paperwork would result from the 
enactment of S. 974, as ordered reported.

                   Congressionally Directed Spending

    S. 974, as reported, does not contain any congressionally 
directed spending items, limited tax benefits, or limited 
tariff benefits as defined in rule XLIV of the Standing Rules 
of the Senate.

                        Executive Communications

    The statement for the record provided by Bureau of Land 
Management for the July 31, 2013, Subcommittee on National 
Parks hearing on S. 974 follows:

Statement for the Record, Bureau of Land Management, Department of the 
 Interior, Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Subcommittee 
                           on National Parks

    Thank you for inviting the Department of the Interior to 
testify on S. 974, the Las Vegas Valley Public Land and Tule 
Springs Fossil Beds National Monument Act. The Department 
generally supports S. 974 and would welcome the opportunity to 
work with the Sponsor and Committee on modifications to 
provisions of the bill.


                               background


    The Las Vegas Valley is home to nearly 2 million people, 
the famous Las Vegas Strip, spectacular desert landscapes, and 
historic, cultural, and paleontological treasures. Balancing 
the protection of these important natural, cultural, and 
scientific resources with economic development and growth is a 
challenge embraced by Senator Reid and the Nevada delegation. 
Over the last 20 years, a number of laws have been enacted to 
help maintain that balance. Among these are: the Red Rock 
Canyon National Conservation Area Establishment Act (P.L. 101-
621); the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act (P.L. 105-
263); and the Clark County Conservation of Public Land and 
Natural Resources Act (P.L. 107-282), several of which are the 
subject of today's hearing.


                                 s. 974


Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument (Section 2)
    S. 974 would designate a new unit of the National Park 
Service (NPS)--the Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument. 
This bill would transfer administrative jurisdiction of 
approximately 22,650 acres of public land from the Bureau of 
Land Management to the National Park Service. The bill would 
establish the Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument 
Advisory Commission to provide guidance for the management of 
the Monument.
    The Department supports the establishment of the Tule 
Springs Fossil Beds National Monument and the Advisory Council. 
The NPS does not currently have a park designated specifically 
to protect and interpret Pleistocene fossils and the creation 
of this site would comprise the most significant Pleistocene 
paleontological resources in the American southwest. However, 
since a special resource study has not been completed, there 
are many outstanding questions regarding the most efficient and 
effective means for managing this area.
    The NPS completed a Reconnaissance Report for the Upper Las 
Vegas Wash/Tule Springs area in June 2010. Preliminary findings 
from this report indicated that the resources in this area 
appeared to be nationally significant and suitable for 
inclusion in the national park system but further study would 
be needed to compare the resources of Tule Springs to other 
similar areas that represent nationally significant resources 
of the late Pleistocene epoch. Preliminary findings also 
indicated that the area is potentially feasible but that the 
initial determination would greatly benefit from a full study 
of alternatives that would more fully examine site issues such 
as vandalism, unauthorized removal of fossils, and ORV use that 
may affect future options for management and protection of the 
area. Additionally, the report recommends an analysis of 
operational costs, particularly those associated with an active 
paleontology management program involving the preparation and 
curation of fossils, such as collection storage equipment, 
materials and supplies, dedicated curation space, and staff 
time to prepare fossils.
    Section 2(d)(5)(B)(IV) directs the NPS to include a travel 
management plan for the national monument that may include 
existing public transit. Although it is unclear what is being 
proposed by this language, this proposed monument is on the 
border of the cities of Las Vegas and North Las Vegas and 
transit options for existing residents will be taken in account 
during the planning process.
    Finally, section 2(e) provides for a renewable energy 
transmission corridor to be managed by the Bureau of Land 
Management (BLM) on the north side of the new National 
Monument. The BLM recommends that this narrow strip of land be 
withdrawn from the mining and mineral leasing laws, and that 
access to these lands be limited to administrative uses in 
order to avoid incompatible activities.
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Additions (Section 3)
    First established by an Act of Congress in 1990, the 
196,000-acre Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area (NCA) 
is located 17 miles west of the Las Vegas Strip. The NCA 
welcomes over one million visitors annually who are looking to 
explore the natural wonders beyond the traditional Las Vegas 
experience. The Red Rock Canyon NCA offers opportunities for 
hiking, rock climbing, horseback riding, biking, and 
photography. A 13-mile scenic drive provides an up close look 
at this spectacular desert landscape.
    The BLM supports the provisions of S. 974 (Section 3) which 
propose to expand the boundaries of the NCA by approximately 
1,540 acres. We would like to work with the Sponsor and the 
Committee on some minor boundary modifications to improve 
manageability of the NCA addition.
Conveyances to the Cities of North Las Vegas & Las Vegas (Sections 4 & 
        5)
    S. 974 (Sections 4 & 5) provides for the conveyance of 
public lands to the city of North Las Vegas (645 acres) and the 
city of Las Vegas (660 acres) respectively at no cost. The 
lands proposed for conveyance are within the Southern Nevada 
Public Land Management Act (SNPLMA) (P.L. 105-263) boundary 
established by Acts of Congress. Under these provisions of the 
bill, the two local governments would then be able to sell, 
lease, or otherwise convey these lands at fair market value to 
third parties. All revenues derived from these conveyances 
would be distributed consistent with direction under SNPLMA as 
if the conveyances had been undertaken by the BLM under its 
existing authorities. Additionally, the bill would allow these 
governments to retain some of the lands for uses consistent 
with those allowed under the Recreation and Public Purposes 
(R&PP) Act, such as for schools, parks and fire stations. All 
costs related to the initial transfer of land to the city 
governments or from them to third parties would be the 
responsibility of the cities of North Las Vegas and Las Vegas.
    SNPLMA identified these lands for disposal, and specified 
the use of the proceeds from the sale of these lands. By 
transferring the lands to the cities of North Las Vegas and Las 
Vegas, the bill will allow those communities to determine the 
development of the lands within their boundaries, while 
requiring fair market value for subsequent conveyances. The BLM 
does not oppose these transfers, but recommends amending this 
section to eliminate the leasing option. Such leases are 
difficult to oversee and manage; by only allowing reconveyance 
by the cities through sale or R&PP conveyance, we can better 
protect the integrity of the process.
Expansion of Police Shooting Range (Section 6)
    The Clark County Conservation of Public Land and Natural 
Resources Act of 2002 (P.L. 107-282) transferred 176 acres of 
BLM-managed public land to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police 
Department for a shooting range. S. 974 (Section 6) would 
transfer an additional 80 acres of BLM-managed lands to the Las 
Vegas Police Department.
    The BLM supports this conveyance, which will allow the 
Police Department to establish long-range shooting and training 
facilities. We recommend that the legislation specify that the 
transfer will be subject to valid existing rights.
Spring Mountain National Recreation Area Withdrawal (Section 7)
    The Department of the Interior defers to the Department of 
Agriculture on the Spring Mountain National Recreation Area 
provisions of S. 974 (Section 7), which affect lands 
administered by the U.S. Forest Service.
SNPLMA Boundary Modification (Section 8)
    The SNPLMA, as amended, was designed to provide for the 
responsible disposal of BLM-managed public land within the Las 
Vegas Valley. Under the Act, funds generated from the sale of 
these lands are deposited into a special account to be expended 
consistent with the provisions of the Act. Funds from SNPLMA 
lands sales have been used for a variety of purposes as 
stipulated by the Act, including: acquisition of high value 
environmentally-sensitive lands; establishment of parks, 
trails, and natural areas; creation of new conservation 
initiatives; and a number of other projects. To date, nearly 
45,000 acres have been conveyed out of Federal ownership under 
the provisions of SNPLMA, and approximately 39,500 acres remain 
to be considered for disposal under SNPLMA.
    S. 974 (Section 8) proposes to modify the SNPLMA disposal 
boundary by removing approximately 9,950 acres of public land 
currently inside the boundary and by adding approximately 6,795 
acres of public land currently outside the boundary, resulting 
in a net reduction of lands within the SNPLMA boundary of 
approximately 3,158 acres. Total public land acres within the 
SNPLMA boundary would be 36,890 acres if S. 974 is enacted. The 
acres proposed for removal are lands that S. 974 would transfer 
(Section 2) to the National Park Service for inclusion in the 
Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument. The acres proposed 
for addition to the boundary are primarily on the northeast and 
northwest sides of the Las Vegas Valley, and the most 
significant current uses are for the mining of aggregate 
materials for construction. The BLM supports section 8 of S. 
974.
Conveyances to Nevada Colleges & Universities (Section 9)
    The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE), a subdivision 
of the State of Nevada, provides for the education for over 
125,000 students throughout the state at eight different 
colleges and universities. The NSHE is seeking to expand the 
capacity of three of those schools in southern Nevada in order 
to improve higher education opportunities.
    S. 974 (Section 9) provides for the conveyance of three 
parcels of public land for three of these colleges and 
universities in southern Nevada at no cost and for uses 
consistent with those allowed under the Recreation & Public 
Purposes Act (R&PP). All costs associated with the transfers 
would be paid by the NSHE. The three conveyances include 
approximately 285 acres for the Great Basin College in Pahrump, 
Nevada, 41 acres for the College of Southern Nevada, and 1,886 
acres for the University of Nevada-Las Vegas (UNLV).
    The R&PP Act authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to 
lease or convey public lands at nominal costs for recreational 
and public purposes, including for educational facilities. The 
BLM generally supports appropriate legislative conveyances at 
no cost if the lands are to be used for purposes consistent 
with the R&PP Act, and if the conveyances have a reversionary 
clause to enforce this requirement.
    The BLM supports these conveyances for higher education in 
S. 974 and would like to work with the Sponsor and the 
Committee on minor and technical modifications to these 
provisions. Specifically, we recommend the addition of a clause 
allowing the Secretary to add reasonable terms and conditions 
to the transfer. For example, the lands proposed for transfer 
for the Great Basin College are adjacent to the BLM's Pahrump 
Fire Station. In the conveyance documents we may want to 
include building height restrictions in areas closest to the 
helipad to ensure safe aerial fire activities. The addition of 
a ``terms and conditions'' clause would allow the agency to 
address this and similar situations.
Ivanpah Airport Conveyance (Section 10)
    The Ivanpah Valley Airport Public Lands Transfer Act (P.L. 
106-362) provided for the sale of approximately 5,750 acres of 
public land to Clark County for the construction of a future 
airport. The completion of the sale of the land and 
construction of the airport is contingent on a number of 
factors, including approval by the Federal Aviation 
Administration (FAA). S. 974 (Section 10) provides for the 
conveyance, at no cost, of approximately 2,350 acres to the 
east of the proposed airport for flood mitigation projects 
related to the airport. The land would not be conveyed unless 
and until the FAA approves the airport project.
    S. 974 also reserves to the Federal government the mineral 
estate (potentially valuable sand and gravel) of the 2,350 
acres to be conveyed for the airport, except that the County 
may construct flood control facilities and remove aggregate 
following flood events under the bill. The BLM supports these 
provisions. However, provisions providing that the County pay 
all costs associated with this transfer and a terms and 
conditions clause (similar to those in Section 9 of S. 974) 
should be added to this section as well.
Sunrise Mountain Instant Study Area Release (Section 11)
    The Sunrise Mountain Instant Study Area (ISA) lies to the 
east of Las Vegas. The 9,700-acre area has been managed by the 
BLM to protect these lands for possible future wilderness 
designation as required by law. Over the last decades, and most 
recently in 2009, the Congress has legislatively released 
portions of the Sunrise Mountain ISA from those protections, 
but the BLM does not have the independent authority to release 
the remaining acres.
    The BLM supports the provisions of S. 974 (Section 11) 
which would release the entire Sunrise Mountain ISA from 
interim protected status, thereby allowing the consideration of 
a full range of multiple uses. The Sunrise Mountain ISA does 
not possess significant wilderness characteristics. 
Furthermore, it is the assessment of the BLM that this area is 
appropriate for the expansion of high-voltage transmission 
lines, including those for renewable energy transmission, as 
well as a possible interstate natural gas and water pipelines.
Nellis Dunes Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV Recreation Area (Section 12)
    The Nellis Dunes OHV area is a popular recreation area with 
over 100,000 visits annually. S. 974 (Section 12) would promote 
the further development of this area as a destination OHV site. 
OHV use is a popular and growing activity in Nevada and across 
the West. The BLM welcomes opportunities to support this type 
of recreation in appropriate locations.
    Studies conducted by the UNLV at the request of the BLM 
have indicated that there are high levels of naturally 
occurring arsenic in the Nellis Dunes area. While the area is 
presently open to OHV use, the BLM makes visitors aware of 
these potential health concerns. Currently, the UNLV is 
conducting a health risk assessment of the area in accordance 
with the Environmental Protection Agency's human health risk 
assessment processes and protocols. The BLM expects to receive 
a completed study by late 2014, and believes that it is 
premature to make permanent decisions about the Nellis Dunes 
area prior to receiving the final report. Therefore, the BLM 
recommends deferring sections 12(a), (b), and (c) until the 
final report is available.
    However, if Congress elects to move forward with these 
provisions of S. 974, the BLM recommends a number of 
substantive modifications. The bill (Section 12) allocates uses 
in Nellis Dunes in three parts. First, it establishes a BLM-
managed Nellis Dunes Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area on 
approximately 10,000 acres of public land. Second, it transfers 
approximately 960 acres of public land to Clark County for a 
more intensively managed OHV Recreation Park. Third, it 
establishes an ``Economic Support Area'' adjacent to the other 
two areas.
    The BLM could support the establishment of the Nellis Dunes 
OHV Recreation Area if our safety concerns are appropriately 
addressed. Likewise, we could support the transfer of land to 
Clark County for an OHV Recreation Park if the transfer and 
management of those lands is done consistent with the R&PP Act, 
and if the transfer addressed issues outlined in our discussion 
of Section 9 regarding similar no cost conveyances. Finally, 
the BLM does not object to the establishment of an Economic 
Support Area; however, we strongly urge that these 290 acres be 
sold to the County at fair market value, rather than setting up 
a system of revenue sharing between the County and Federal 
government for private enterprises on these lands. The BLM does 
not typically participate in commercial activities such as 
these and we do not believe that it would be appropriate in 
this case.
    The BLM would like to work with the Sponsor and Committee 
on perfecting these sections of S. 974, provided the human 
health risk assessment determines that establishing an OHV park 
in this area is appropriate.
Expansion of Nellis Air Force Base (Sections 12(d) & 13)
    S. 974 (Sections 12(d) and 13) provides for the expansion 
of Nellis Air Force Base though withdrawal, reservation, and 
transfer of administrative jurisdiction of approximately 1,120 
acres of BLM-managed public lands. The Administration supports 
the future use of these lands by the Department of the Air 
Force for national security purposes. However, these sections 
permanently transfer administrative jurisdiction over these 
lands to the Air Force, rather than withdrawing them from the 
public land and mining laws and reserving them for the 
military's use for a specific time period, as is more typical 
and consistent with adjacent military lands. The Administration 
could support these provisions if they were amended to withdraw 
and reserve the lands for military use, including terms and 
conditions of past legislative withdrawals, and if they were 
subject to valid existing rights. The BLM would also like to 
work with the Sponsor, the Committee, and the Department of 
Defense to ensure appropriate access for several mining 
companies that have long-term contracts for the use of some 
lands in this area in a manner consistent with the requirements 
of Nellis Air Force Base.
Military Overflights (Section 14)
    Section 14 of the bill would address military overflights 
over new units established by the bill. Providing for such 
military overflights requires a careful balancing of 
conservation and national defense requirements and is highly 
factually specific. The Department of the Interior believes it 
needs to conduct additional discussions with the Department of 
Defense with regard to the specific circumstances of flights 
over the lands covered by this bill before determining whether 
legislative guidance is needed and, if so, what form that 
guidance should take.


                               conclusion


    Thank you for the opportunity to present the Department's 
views on S. 974. We look forward to working with the sponsor 
and the Committee to resolve the outstanding issues.

                        Changes in Existing Law

    In compliance with paragraph 12 of rule XXVI of the 
Standing Rules of the Senate, changes in existing law made by 
the bill S. 974 as ordered reported, are shown as follows 
(existing law proposed to be omitted is enclosed in black 
brackets, new matter is printed in italic, existing law in 
which no change is proposed is shown in roman):

 CLARK COUNTY CONSERVATION OF PUBLIC LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES ACT OF 
                                  2002


                           PUBLIC LAW 107-282


  AN ACT To establish wilderness areas, promote conservation, improve 
public land, and provide for high quality development in Clark County, 
                    Nevada, and for other purposes.

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Clark County Conservation of 
Public Land and Natural Resources Act of 2002''.

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                 TITLE VII--PUBLIC INTEREST CONVEYANCES

SEC. 701. DEFINITION OF MAP.

    In this title, the term ``map'' means the map entitled 
``Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act'' and dated 
October 1, 2002.

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SEC. 703. 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 and, subject to valid existing rights, the parcel of 
land identified as ``Las Vegas Police Shooting Range'' on the 
map entitled ``North Las Vegas Valley Overview'' and dated 
November 5, 2013.

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             SPRING MOUNTAINS NATIONAL RECREATION AREA ACT


                          (16 U.S.C. 460hhh-6)


 AN ACT To establish the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area in 
                    Nevada, and for other purposes.

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Spring Mountains National 
Recreation Area Act''.

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SEC. 8. WITHDRAWAL

    (a) In General.--Subject to valid existing rights and 
except [for lands described] as provided in subsection (b), all 
Federal lands within the Recreation Area are withdrawn from--
          (1) all forms of entry, appropriation, or disposal 
        under the public land laws;
          (2) location, entry, and patent under the mining 
        laws; and
          (3) operation under the mineral leasing and 
        geothermal leasing laws.
    [(b) Exception.--The lands referred to in subsection (a) 
are described as follows: W\1/2\E\1/2\ and W\1/2\, Sec. 27, 
T23S, R58E, Mt. Diablo Meridian.]
    (b) Exceptions.--
          (1) In general.--Notwithstanding subsection (a), W\1/
        2\E\1/2\ and W\1/2\ sec. 27, T. 23 S., R. 58 E., Mt. 
        Diablo Meridian is not subject to withdrawal under that 
        subsection.
          (2) Effect of entry under public land laws.--
        Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of subsection (a), the 
        following are not subject to withdrawal under that 
        paragraph:
                  (A) Any Federal land in the Recreation Area 
                that qualifies for conveyance under Public Law 
                97-465 (commonly known as the ``Small Tracts 
                Act'') (16 U.S.C. 521c et seq.), which, 
                notwithstanding section 7 of that Act (16 
                U.S.C. 521i), may be conveyed under that Act.
                  (B) Any Federal land in the Recreation Area 
                that the Secretary determines to be appropriate 
                for conveyance by exchange for non-Federal land 
                within the Recreation Area under authorities 
                generally providing for the exchange of 
                National Forest System land.

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           SOUTHERN NEVADA PUBLIC LAND MANAGEMENT ACT OF 1998


                           PUBLIC LAW 105-263


AN ACT To provide for the orderly disposal of certain Federal lands in 
      Clark County, Nevada, and to provide for the acquisition of 
        environmentally sensitive lands in the State of Nevada.

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Southern Nevada Public Land 
Management Act of 1998.

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SEC. 4. DISPOSAL AND EXCHANGE.

    (a) Disposal.--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 ``Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act, [dated 
October 1, 2002] dated September 17, 2012. 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.

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    (e) Disposition of Proceeds.--

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          (3) Availability of special account.--
                  (A) In general.--Amounts deposited in the 
                special account may be expended by the 
                Secretary for--

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                          (x) reimbursement of any costs 
                        incurred by the Bureau of Land 
                        Management to clear debris from and 
                        protect land that is--
                                  (I) located in the disposal 
                                boundary described in 
                                subsection (a)[; and] ;
                                  (II) reserved for affordable 
                                housing;
                          (xi) the Clark County Off-Highway 
                        Vehicle Recreation Park; and
                          [(xi)](xii) development and 
                        implementation of comprehensive, cost-
                        effective, multijurisdictional 
                        hazardous fuels reduction and wildfire 
                        prevention plans (including sustainable 
                        biomass and biofuels energy development 
                        and production activities) for the Lake 
                        Tahoe Basin (to be developed in 
                        conjunction with the Tahoe Regional 
                        Planning Agency), the Carson Range in 
                        Douglas and Washoe Counties and Carson 
                        City in the State, and the Spring 
                        Mountains in the State, that are--
                                  (I) subject to approval by 
                                the Secretary; and
                                  (II) not more than 10 years 
                                in duration;

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    (g) Airport Environs Overlay District Land Transfer.--Upon 
request of Clark County, Nevada, the Secretary shall transfer 
to Clark County, Nevada, without consideration, all right, 
title, and interest of the United States in and to the lands 
identified in the Agreement, subject to the following:

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          (5) Notwithstanding paragraph (4), subject to 
        paragraphs (1) through (3), Clark County may convey to 
        a unit of local government or regional governmental 
        entity, without consideration, land located within the 
        Airport Environs Overlay District, as identified in the 
        Cooperative Management Agreement described in section 
        3(3) of the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act 
        of 1998 (Public Law 105-263; 112 Stat. 2343), if the 
        land is used for a water or wastewater treatment 
        facility or any other public purpose consistent with 
        uses allowed under the Act of June 14, 1926 (commonly 
        known as the ``Recreation and Public Purposes Act'') 
        (43 U.S.C. 869 et seq.).

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                 MILITARY LANDS WITHDRAWAL ACT OF 1999


                           PUBLIC LAW 106-65


 AN ACT To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2000 for military 
activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and 
   for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe 
personnel strengths for such fiscal year for the Armed Forces, and for 
                            other purposes.

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000''.

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                  TITLE XXX--MILITARY LAND WITHDRAWALS

SEC. 3001. SHORT TITLE.

    This title may be cited as the ``Military Lands Withdrawal 
Act of 1999''.

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                   SUBTITLE A--WITHDRAWALS GENERALLY

SEC. 3011. WITHDRAWALS.

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    (b) Nellis Air Force Range, Nevada.--
          (1) Department of air force.--Subject to valid 
        existing rights and except as otherwise provided in 
        this subtitle, the public lands described in paragraph 
        (4) are hereby withdrawn from all forms of 
        appropriation under the public land laws, including the 
        mining laws and the mineral leasing and geothermal 
        leasing laws. Such lands are reserved for use by the 
        Secretary of the Air Force--

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          (4) Land description.--The public lands and interests 
        in lands withdrawn and reserved by paragraphs (1) and 
        (2) [comprise approximately] (A) approximately 
        2,919,890 acres of land in Clark, Lincoln, and Nye 
        Counties, Nevada, as generally depicted on the map 
        entitled ``Nevada Test and Training Range, Proposed 
        Withdrawal Extension'', dated April 22, 1999, and filed 
        in accordance with section 3012; approximately 710 
        acres of land in Clark County, Nevada, identified as 
        ``Addition to Nellis Air Force Base'' on the map 
        entitled ``Nellis Dunes Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation 
        Area'' and dated June 26, 2012; and approximately 410 
        acres of land in Clark County, Nevada, identified as 
        ``Addition to Nellis Air Force Base'' on the map 
        entitled ``North Las Vegas Valley Overview'' and dated 
        November 5, 2013.

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          (6) Existing mineral materials contracts.--
                  (A) Applicability.--Section 3022 shall not 
                apply to any mineral material resource 
                authorized for sale by the Secretary of the 
                Interior under a valid contract for the 
                duration of the contract.
                  (B) Access.--Notwithstanding any other 
                provision of this subtitle, the Secretary of 
                the Air Force shall allow adequate and 
                reasonable access to mineral material resources 
                authorized for sale by the Secretary of the 
                Interior under a valid contract for the 
                duration of the contract.

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