[House Report 118-920]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
118th Congress } { Rept. 118-920
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2d Session } { Part 1
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NORTHERN NEVADA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND
CONSERVATION ACT OF 2024
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December 18, 2024.--Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on
the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
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Mr. Westerman, from the Committee on Natural Resources,
submitted the following
R E P O R T
together with
ADDITIONAL VIEWS
[To accompany H.R. 3173]
The Committee on Natural Resources, to whom was referred
the bill (H.R. 3173) to provide for transfer of ownership of
certain Federal lands in northern Nevada, to authorize the
disposal of certain Federal lands in northern Nevada for
economic development, to promote conservation in northern
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 ``Northern Nevada
Economic Development and Conservation Act of 2024''.
(b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents of this Act is as
follows:
Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.
TITLE I--DOUGLAS COUNTY
Sec. 101. Purpose.
Sec. 102. Definitions.
Subtitle A--Land Conveyances and Sales
Sec. 111. Conveyance to State of Nevada.
Sec. 112. Tahoe Rim Trail.
Sec. 113. Conveyance to Douglas County, Nevada.
Sec. 114. Sale of certain Federal land.
Sec. 115. Open space recreation area.
Subtitle B--Tribal Cultural Resources
Sec. 121. Transfer of land to be held in trust for Tribe.
Subtitle C--Convey Forest Service Land for Public Purposes
Sec. 131. Authority of Forest Service to convey to State or county for
public purposes.
Sec. 132. Special use authorizations for recreation and other purposes.
TITLE II--INCLINE VILLAGE FIRE PROTECTION
Sec. 201. Purpose.
Sec. 202. Definitions.
Sec. 203. Land conveyances for public purposes.
TITLE III--NORTHERN NEVADA FLOOD PROTECTION AND MANAGEMENT
Sec. 301. Purpose.
Sec. 302. Definitions.
Sec. 303. Land conveyances for flood protection.
TITLE IV--CARSON CITY PUBLIC LANDS CORRECTION
Sec. 401. Definitions.
Sec. 402. Land conveyances.
Sec. 403. Carson City street connector conveyance.
Sec. 404. Amendment to reversionary interests.
Sec. 405. Disposal of Federal land.
Sec. 406. Transfer of land to the United States.
Sec. 407. Disposition of proceeds.
Sec. 408. Postponement; exclusion from sale.
TITLE V--PERSHING COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND CONSERVATION
Sec. 501. Short title.
Sec. 502. Definitions.
Sec. 503. Findings.
Sec. 504. Sale or exchange of eligible land.
Sec. 505. Sale of encumbered land.
Sec. 506. Disposition of proceeds.
TITLE VI--FEDERAL COMPLEX
Sec. 601. Federal complex.
TITLE VII--ELKO NEVADA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACT
Sec. 701. Short title.
Sec. 702. Definitions.
Sec. 703. Land conveyances to the City of Elko.
Sec. 704. Land conveyances to Elko County.
TITLE VIII--FERNLEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACT
Sec. 801. Short title.
Sec. 802. Land conveyances.
TITLE IX--CONVEYANCES TO THE CITY OF SPARKS
Sec. 901. Definitions.
Sec. 902. Conveyance of land for use as a public cemetery.
Sec. 903. Conveyance of land for use as regional public parks.
TITLE X--GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 1001. Administration of State water rights.
Sec. 1002. Amendment to conveyance of Federal land in Storey County,
Nevada.
Sec. 1003. Maps and legal descriptions.
Sec. 1004. Minor errors.
TITLE XI--GREENLINK WEST PROJECT
Sec. 1101. Greenlink West Project.
TITLE I--DOUGLAS COUNTY
SEC. 101. PURPOSE.
The purpose of this title is to promote conservation, improve public
land, and provide for sensible development in Douglas County, Nevada,
and for other purposes.
SEC. 102. DEFINITIONS.
In this title:
(1) County.--The term ``County'' means Douglas County,
Nevada.
(2) Map.--The term ``Map'' means the map entitled ``Douglas
County Economic Development and Conservation Act'' and dated
November 12, 2024.
(3) 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).
(4) Secretary concerned.--The term ``Secretary concerned''
means--
(A) with respect to National Forest System land, the
Secretary of Agriculture (acting through the Chief of
the Forest Service); and
(B) with respect to land managed by the Bureau of
Land Management, including land held for the benefit of
the Tribe, the Secretary of the Interior.
(5) State.--The term ``State'' means the State of Nevada.
(6) Tribe.--The term ``Tribe'' means the Washoe Tribe of
Nevada and California.
Subtitle A--Land Conveyances and Sales
SEC. 111. CONVEYANCE TO STATE OF NEVADA.
(a) Conveyance.--Subject to valid existing rights, the Secretary
concerned shall convey to the State without consideration all right,
title, and interest of the United States in and to the land described
in subsection (b).
(b) Description of Land.--The land referred to in subsection (a) is
the approximately 67 acres of Forest Service land generally depicted as
``Lake Tahoe-Nevada State Park'' on the Map.
(c) Costs.--As a condition for the conveyance under subsection (a),
all costs associated with such conveyances, including, but not limited
to costs of surveys, appraisal, environmental response and restoration,
and administrative costs including closing fees, shall be paid by the
State.
(d) Use of Land.--
(1) In general.--Any land conveyed to the State under
subsection (a) shall be used only for--
(A) the conservation of wildlife or natural
resources; or
(B) a public park.
(2) Facilities.--Any facility on the land conveyed under
subsection (a) shall be constructed and managed in a manner
consistent with the uses described in paragraph (1).
(e) Environmental Response and Restoration.--For purposes of the
conveyance under subsection (1), the Secretary of Agriculture--
(1) shall meet disclosure requirements for hazardous
substances, pollutants, or contaminants under section 120(h) of
the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and
Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9620(h));
(2) shall not otherwise be required to remediate or abate
those hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants;
(3) shall not otherwise be required to remediate or abate the
presence of solid and hazardous waste and materials which may
be required by applicable Federal, State, and local
environmental laws and regulations; and
(4) shall not otherwise be required to remove any
improvements from the land conveyed.
(f) Easements.--As a condition of conveyance of the land conveyed
under subsection (a), access easements for roads and trails shall be
reserved in the deed at the discretion of the Secretary of Agriculture.
(g) Survey.--The exact acreage and legal description of the land to
be conveyed shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the
Secretary of Agriculture.
(h) Minor Errors.--The Secretary in consultation with the State of
Nevada may make minor boundary adjustments to the parcels of Federal
land to be conveyed under subsection (a) and correct any minor errors
in the map, acreage estimate, or legal description.
(i) Reversion.--If any portion of the land conveyed under subsection
(a) is used in a manner that is inconsistent with the uses described in
subsection (d), the land shall, at the discretion of the Secretary
concerned, revert to the United States.
(j) Additional Terms and Conditions.--With respect to the conveyance
under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Agriculture may require such
additional terms and conditions as the Secretary determines to be
appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.
SEC. 112. TAHOE RIM TRAIL.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Agriculture, in consultation with
the County and other interested parties, shall develop and implement a
cooperative management agreement for the land described in subsection
(b)--
(1) to improve the quality of recreation access by providing
additional amenities as agreed on by the Secretary of
Agriculture and the County; and
(2) to conserve natural resources.
(b) Description of Land.--The land referred to in subsection (a)
consists of the approximately 13 acres of land generally depicted as
``Tahoe Rim Trail North Parcel'' on the Map.
SEC. 113. CONVEYANCE TO DOUGLAS COUNTY, NEVADA.
(a) Definition of Federal Land.--In this section, the term ``Federal
land'' means the approximately 7,777 acres of Federal land located in
the County that is identified as ``Douglas County Land Conveyances'' on
the Map.
(b) Authorization of Conveyance.--Subject to valid existing rights
and notwithstanding the land use planning requirements of section 202
of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1712),
upon receipt of a request from the County for the conveyance of the
Federal land, the Secretary concerned shall convey to the County,
without consideration, all right, title, and interest of the United
States in and to the Federal land.
(c) Costs.--Any costs relating to the conveyance authorized under
subsection (b), including, but not limited to costs of surveys,
appraisal, environmental response and restoration, and administrative
costs including closing shall be paid by the County.
(d) Use of Federal Land.--
(1) In general.--The Federal land conveyed under subsection
(b)--
(A) may be used by the County for flood control,
recreation, or any other public purpose consistent with
the Act of June 14, 1926 (commonly known as the
``Recreation and Public Purposes Act'') (43 U.S.C. 869
et seq.); and
(B) shall not be disposed of by the County.
(2) Reversion.--If the Federal land conveyed under subsection
(b) is used in a manner inconsistent with paragraph (1), the
Federal land shall, at the discretion of the Secretary
concerned, revert to the United States.
(e) Environmental Response and Restoration.--For purposes of the
conveyance under subsection (a), the Secretary of Agriculture--
(1) shall meet disclosure requirements for hazardous
substances, pollutants, or contaminants under section 120(h) of
the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and
Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9620(h));
(2) shall not otherwise be required to remediate or abate
those hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants;
(3) shall not otherwise be required to remediate or abate the
presence of solid and hazardous waste and materials which may
be required by applicable Federal, State, and local
environmental laws and regulations; and
(4) shall not otherwise be required to remove any
improvements from the land conveyed.
(f) Easements.--As a condition of conveyance of the land conveyed
under subsection (b), access easements for roads and trails shall be
reserved in the deed at the discretion of the Secretary of Agriculture.
(g) Survey.--The exact acreage and legal description of the land to
be conveyed shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the
Secretary of Agriculture.
(h) Minor Errors.--The Secretary in consultation with the Douglas
County may, make minor boundary adjustments to the parcels of Federal
land to be conveyed under subsection (b) and correct any minor errors
in the map, acreage estimate, or legal description.
(i) Acquisition of Federal Lands.--
(1) Request.--The County may submit to the Secretary
concerned a request to acquire the land conveyed under this
section as long as the uses are consistent with subsection
(d)(1).
(2) Appraisal.--
(A) In general.--Upon receipt of a request under
paragraph (1), the Secretary concerned shall complete
an appraisal of the Federal land requested by the
County.
(B) Requirement.--The appraisal under subparagraph
(A) shall be completed in accordance with the Federal
Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701
et seq.) and--
(i) the Uniform Appraisal Standards for
Federal Land Acquisitions; and
(ii) the Uniform Standards of Professional
Appraisal Practice.
(3) Conveyance required.--
(A) In general.--If, by the date that is 1 year after
the date of completion of the appraisal under paragraph
(2), the County submits to the Secretary concerned an
offer to acquire the land without a reversionary
interest requested under paragraph (1), the Secretary
concerned, shall convey to the County that land with
consideration.
(B) Consideration.--As consideration for the land
conveyed under subparagraph (A), the County shall pay
to the Secretary concerned an amount equal to the
appraised value of the land, as determined under
paragraph (2).
(C) Costs of conveyance.--Any costs relating to the
conveyance under subparagraph (A), including any costs
for surveys and other administrative costs, shall be
paid by the County.
(4) Disposition of proceeds.--Any amounts collected under
this subsection shall be disposed of in accordance with section
114(m) of this title.
(j) Revocation of Orders.--Any public land order that withdraws any
of the land described in subsection (a) from appropriation or disposal
under a public land law shall be revoked to the extent necessary to
permit disposal of that land.
SEC. 114. SALE OF CERTAIN FEDERAL LAND.
(a) In General.--Notwithstanding sections 202 and 203 of the Federal
Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1712, 1713), the
Secretary concerned shall, in accordance with the other provisions of
that Act and any other applicable law, and subject to valid existing
rights, conduct one or more sales of the Federal land including mineral
rights described in subsection (b) to qualified bidders.
(b) Description of Land.--The Federal land referred to in subsection
(a) consists of--
(1) the approximately 31.5 acres of public land generally
depicted as ``Lands for Disposal'' on the Map; and
(2) not more than 10,000 acres of land in the County that--
(A) is not segregated or withdrawn on or after the
date of the enactment of this Act, unless the land is
withdrawn in accordance with subsection (g); and
(B) is identified for disposal by the Secretary
concerned through--
(i) the Carson City Consolidated Resource
Management Plan; or
(ii) any subsequent amendment to the
management plan that is undertaken with full
public involvement.
(c) Joint Selection Required.--The Secretary concerned and the unit
of local government in whose jurisdiction lands referred to in
subsection (b)(2) are located shall jointly select which parcels of the
Federal land described in subsection (b)(2) to offer for sale under
subsection (a).
(d) Compliance With Local Planning and Zoning Laws.--Before carrying
out a sale of Federal land under subsection (a), the County shall
submit to the Secretary concerned a certification that qualified
bidders have agreed to comply with--
(1) County zoning ordinances; and
(2) any master plan for the area approved by the County.
(e) Survey.--The exact acreage and legal description of the land to
be conveyed shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the
Secretary concerned.
(f) Minor Errors.--The Secretary in consultation with the County may,
make minor boundary adjustments to the parcels of Federal land to be
conveyed under subsection (b) and correct any minor errors in the map,
acreage estimate, or legal description.
(g) Easements.--As a condition of conveyance of the land conveyed
under subsection (b), access easements for roads and trails shall be
reserved in the deed at the discretion of the Secretary of Agriculture.
(h) Environmental Response and Restoration.--For purposes of the
conveyance under subsection (a), the Secretary concerned--
(1) shall meet disclosure requirements for hazardous
substances, pollutants, or contaminants under section 120(h) of
the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and
Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9620(h));
(2) shall not otherwise be required to remediate or abate
those hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants;
(3) shall not otherwise be required to remediate or abate the
presence of solid and hazardous waste and materials which may
be required by applicable Federal, State, and local
environmental laws and regulations; and
(4) shall not otherwise be required to remove any
improvements from the land conveyed.
(i) Additional Terms and Conditions.--With respect to the conveyance
under this section, the Secretary of Agriculture may require such
additional terms and conditions as the Secretary determines to be
appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.
(j) Method of Sale.--The sale of Federal land under subsection (a)
shall be--
(1) sold through a competitive bidding process, unless
otherwise determined by the Secretary concerned; and
(2) for not less than fair market value.
(k) Recreation and Public Purposes Act Conveyances.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 30 days before any land
described in subsection (b) is offered for sale under
subsection (a), the State or County may elect to obtain the
land eligible for disposal in subsection (b) for public
purposes in accordance with the Act of June 14, 1926 (commonly
known as the ``Recreation and Public Purposes Act'') (43 U.S.C.
869 et seq.).
(2) Retention.--Pursuant to an election made under paragraph
(1), the Secretary of the Interior shall retain the elected
land for conveyance to the State or County in accordance with
the Act of June 14, 1926 (commonly known as the ``Recreation
and Public Purposes Act'') (43 U.S.C. 869 et seq.).
(3) Reversion.--If the Federal land conveyed to the State or
County under paragraph (1) is used in a manner inconsistent
with the Act of June 14, 1926, the Federal land shall, at the
discretion of the Secretary of the Interior, revert to the
United States.
(l) Withdrawal.--
(1) In general.--Subject to valid existing rights and except
as provided in paragraph (2), the Federal land described in
subsection (b) is withdrawn from--
(A) all forms of entry, appropriation, or disposal
under the public land laws;
(B) location, entry, and patent under the mining
laws; and
(C) disposition under all laws relating to mineral
and geothermal leasing or mineral materials.
(2) Termination.--The withdrawal under paragraph (1) shall be
terminated--
(A) on the date of sale or conveyance of title to the
land including mineral rights described in subsection
(b) pursuant to this title; or
(B) with respect to any land described in subsection
(b) that is not sold or exchanged, not later than 2
years after the date on which the land was offered for
sale under this title.
(3) Exception.--Paragraph (1)(A) shall not apply to a sale
made consistent with this section or an election by the County
or the State to obtain the land described in subsection (b) for
public purposes under the Act of June 14, 1926 (commonly known
as the ``Recreation and Public Purposes Act'') (43 U.S.C. 869
et seq.).
(m) Deadline for Sale.--
(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), not
later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act,
if there is a qualified bidder(s) for the land described in
subsection (b), the Secretary concerned shall offer the land
for sale to the highest qualified bidder.
(2) Postponement; exclusion from sale.--At the request of the
County, the Secretary concerned may temporarily postpone or
exclude from the sale under paragraph (1) all or a portion of
the land described in subsection (b).
(n) Disposition of Proceeds.--Of the proceeds from the sale under
this section--
(1) 5 percent shall be disbursed to the State for use by the
State for general education programs of the State;
(2) 10 percent shall be disbursed to the County for use by
the County for general budgeting purposes; and
(3) 85 percent shall be deposited in a special account in the
Treasury of the United States, to be known as the ``Douglas
County Special Account'', which shall be available to the
Secretary concerned without further appropriation and without
fiscal year limitations--
(A) to reimburse costs incurred by the Secretary
concerned in preparing for the sale of the land
described in subsection (b), including, but not limited
to costs of surveys, appraisal, environmental response
and restoration, and administrative costs including
closing fees--
(i) the costs of surveys and appraisals; and
(ii) the costs of compliance with the
National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42
U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) and sections 202 and 203
of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act
of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1712, 1713);
(B) to reimburse costs incurred by the Bureau of Land
Management and the Forest Service in preparing for and
carrying out the transfers of land to be held in trust
by the United States under title II; and
(C) to acquire environmentally sensitive land or an
interest in environmentally sensitive land in the
County--
(i) pursuant to the Douglas County Open Space
and Agricultural Lands Preservation
Implementation Plan, or any subsequent
amendment to the plan that is undertaken with
full public involvement; and
(ii) for flood control purposes.
(o) Revocation of Orders.--Any public land order that withdraws any
of the land described in subsection (b) from appropriation or disposal
under a public land law shall be revoked to the extent necessary to
permit disposal of that land.
SEC. 115. OPEN SPACE RECREATION AREA.
(a) Authorization of Conveyance.--Not later than 180 days after the
date on which the Secretary of Agriculture receives a request from the
County, the Secretary shall convey to the County, without
consideration, all right, title, and interest of the United States in
and to the Federal land to be used for recreation purposes.
(b) Description of Land.--The land referred to in subsection (a)
consists of approximately 1,084 acres of land as depicted as ``Open
Space Recreation Area'' on the Map.
(c) Costs.--Any costs relating to the conveyance authorized under
subsection (b), including, but not limited to costs of surveys,
appraisal, environmental response and restoration, and administrative
costs including closing shall be paid by the County.
(d) Use of Federal Land.--The Federal land conveyed under subsection
(a) shall not be disposed of by the County.
(e) Survey.--The exact acreage and legal description of the land to
be conveyed shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the
Secretary concerned.
(f) Minor Errors.--The Secretary in consultation with the County may,
make minor boundary adjustments to the parcels of Federal land to be
conveyed under subsection (b) and correct any minor errors in the map,
acreage estimate, or legal description.
(g) Easements.--As a condition of conveyance of the land conveyed
under subsection (b), access easements for roads and trails shall be
reserved in the deed at the discretion of the Secretary of Agriculture.
(h) Additional Terms and Conditions.--With respect to the conveyance
under this section, the Secretary of Agriculture may require such
additional terms and conditions as the Secretary determines to be
appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.
(i) Environmental Response and Restoration.--For purposes of the
conveyance under subsection (a), the Secretary concerned--
(1) shall meet disclosure requirements for hazardous
substances, pollutants, or contaminants under section 120(h) of
the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and
Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9620(h));
(2) shall not otherwise be required to remediate or abate
those hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants;
(3) shall not otherwise be required to remediate or abate the
presence of solid and hazardous waste and materials which may
be required by applicable Federal, State, and local
environmental laws and regulations; and
(4) shall not otherwise be required to remove any
improvements from the land conveyed.
(j) Reversion.--If the Federal land conveyed under subsection (a) is
used in a manner inconsistent with this section, the Federal land
shall, at the discretion of the Secretary concerned, revert to the
United States.
Subtitle B--Tribal Cultural Resources
SEC. 121. TRANSFER OF LAND TO BE HELD IN TRUST FOR TRIBE.
(a) In General.--Subject to valid existing rights, all right, title,
and interest of the United States in and to the land described in
subsection (b)--
(1) is transferred to the Department of the Interior;
(2) shall be held in trust by the United States for the
benefit of the Tribe; and
(3) shall be part of the reservation of the Tribe.
(b) Description of Land.--The land referred to in subsection (a)
consists of--
(1) approximately 2,669 acres of Federal land generally
depicted as ``Washoe Tribe Conveyances'' on the Map; and
(2) any land administered on the date of the enactment of
this Act by the Bureau of Land Management or the Forest Service
and generally depicted as ``Section 5 lands''.
(c) Limited Authority To Transfer Forest Service Land.--The Secretary
of Agriculture shall have the authority to administratively transfer
Forest Service lands described in subsection (b) to the Department of
the Interior to be held in trust for the benefit of the Tribe.
(d) Survey.--As soon as practicable after the date of the enactment
of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior shall complete a cadastral
survey and accompanying legal description to establish the boundaries
of the land taken into trust under subsection (a).
(e) Federal Register Publication.--On the completion of the surveys
under subsection (a), the Secretary of the Interior shall publish in
the Federal Register a legal description of the lands taken into trust
and made a part of the reservation under this section.
(f) Use of Trust Land.--
(1) Gaming.--Land taken into trust under this section shall
not be eligible, or considered to have been taken into trust,
for class II gaming or class III gaming (as defined in section
4 of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (25 U.S.C. 2703)).
(2) Thinning; landscape restoration.--
(A) In general.--The Secretary of the Interior, in
consultation and coordination with the Tribe, may carry
out any fuel reduction and other landscape restoration
activities on the land taken into trust under
subsection (a), including restoration of threatened and
endangered species habitat, that are beneficial to the
Tribe and the Bureau of Land Management.
(B) Conservation benefits.--Activities carried out
under subparagraph (A) include activities that provide
conservation benefits to a species--
(i) that is not listed as endangered or
threatened under section 4(c) of the Endangered
Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1533(c)); but
(ii) is--
(I) listed by a State as a threatened
or endangered species;
(II) a species of concern or special
status species; or
(III) a candidate for a listing as an
endangered or threatened species under
the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16
U.S.C. 1531 et seq.).
(g) Water Rights.--Nothing in this section affects the allocation,
ownership, interest, or control, as in existence on the date of the
enactment of this Act, of any water, water right, or any other valid
existing right held by the United States, an Indian Tribe, a State, or
a person.
Subtitle C--Convey Forest Service Land for Public Purposes
SEC. 131. AUTHORITY OF FOREST SERVICE TO CONVEY TO STATE OR COUNTY FOR
PUBLIC PURPOSES.
(a) In General.--Consistent with section 3(b) of Public Law 96-586
(commonly known as the ``Santini-Burton Act''; 94 Stat. 3381), and
subject to valid existing rights, on receipt of a request by the State
or County and subject to such terms and conditions as are satisfactory
to the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary may convey the Forest
Service land or interests in Forest Service land described in
subsection (b) to the State or County, without consideration, to
protect the environmental quality and public recreational use of the
conveyed Forest Service land and manage consistent with Public Law 96-
586 (commonly known as the ``Santini-Burton Act'' 94 Stat. 3381).
(b) Description of Land.--The land referred to in subsection (a) is
any Forest Service land that is located within the boundaries of the
area acquired under Public Law 96-586 (commonly known as the ``Santini-
Burton Act''; 94 Stat. 3381) that is--
(1) unsuitable for Forest Service administration; and
(2) necessary for a public purpose.
(c) Use of Land.--A parcel of land conveyed pursuant to subsection
(a) shall--
(1) be managed by the State or County, as applicable--
(A) to maintain undeveloped open space and to
preserve the natural characteristics of the transferred
land in perpetuity; and
(B) to protect and enhance water quality, stream
environment zones, and important wildlife habitat; and
(2) be used by the State or County, as applicable, for
recreation or other public purposes including trails,
trailheads, fuel reduction, flood control, and other
infrastructure consistent with Public Law 96-586 (commonly
known as the ``Santini-Burton Act''; 94 Stat. 3381).
(d) Reversion.--If a parcel of land transferred under subsection (a)
is used in a manner that is inconsistent with subsection (c) or Public
Law 96-586, the parcel of land shall, at the discretion of the
Secretary of Agriculture, revert to the United States.
SEC. 132. SPECIAL USE AUTHORIZATIONS FOR RECREATION AND OTHER PURPOSES.
(a) Issuance of Special Use Authorizations.--To the extent
practicable, not later than one year after the date on which the
Secretary of Agriculture receives a proposal and an application from
the County or unit of local government for the use of the Federal land
covered by subsection (b), the Secretary of Agriculture, in accordance
with all applicable law shall--
(1) process the County's or other unit of local government's
proposal and application for a special use permit for
recreation or other purposes; and
(2) if the proposal is accepted and the application is
granted, authorize a permit consistent with applicable law
longer for the use of those lands.
(b) Description of Land.--Subsection (a) applies to approximately 188
acres of Federal land located in the County that is identified as
``Directed Special Use Permit'' on the Map.
(c) Terms and Conditions.--With respect to any special use
authorization issued under subsection (a), the Secretary of Agriculture
may require such terms and conditions as the Secretary determines to be
appropriate to protect the interests of the United States and to ensure
compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and agency directives.
TITLE II--INCLINE VILLAGE FIRE PROTECTION
SEC. 201. PURPOSE.
The purpose of this title is to improve hazardous fuels management
and enhance public recreation through the conveyance of Federal land to
Incline Village General Improvement District in Nevada for public
purposes.
SEC. 202. DEFINITIONS.
In this title:
(1) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of
Agriculture.
(2) District.--The term ``District'' means the Incline
Village General Improvement District in the State of Nevada.
SEC. 203. LAND CONVEYANCES FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES.
(a) Authorization of Conveyance.--In consideration of the District
assuming from the United States all liability for administration, care
and maintenance, within 365 days after the effective date of this
title, the Secretary shall convey to the District all right, title, and
interest of the United States in and to the parcels of Federal land
described in subsection (b) for public uses including fire risk
reduction activities, public recreation, and any other public purpose
consistent with Public Law 96-586 (commonly known as the ``Santini-
Burton Act''; 94 Stat. 3381).
(b) Description of Federal Land.--The Federal land referred to in
subsection (a) is depicted on the map entitled ``Incline Village Fire
Protection Act Map'' and dated November 12, 2024.
(c) Costs.--Any costs relating to the conveyance authorized under
subsection (c), including, but not limited to costs of surveys,
appraisal, environmental response and restoration, and administrative
costs including closing fees, shall be paid by the District.
(d) Payment of Fair Market Value.--As consideration for the
conveyance of the Federal land described in subsection (b), the
District shall pay to the Secretary an amount equal to the fair market
value of the covered land, as determined--
(1) in accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management
Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.); and
(2) based on an appraisal that is conducted in accordance
with--
(A) the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land
Acquisitions; and
(B) the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal
Practice.
(e) Environmental Response and Restoration.--For purposes of the
conveyance under subsection (a), the Secretary of Agriculture--
(1) shall meet disclosure requirements for hazardous
substances, pollutants, or contaminants under section 120(h) of
the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and
Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9620(h));
(2) shall not otherwise be required to remediate or abate
those hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants;
(3) shall not otherwise be required to remediate or abate the
presence of solid and hazardous waste and materials which may
be required by applicable Federal, State, and local
environmental laws and regulations; and
(4) shall not otherwise be required to remove any
improvements from the land conveyed.
(f) Easements.--As a condition of conveyance of the land conveyed
under subsection (a), access easements for roads and trails shall be
reserved in the deed at the discretion of the Secretary of Agriculture.
(g) Survey.--The exact acreage and legal description of the land to
be conveyed shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the
Secretary of Agriculture.
(h) Minor Errors.--The Secretary in consultation with the City of
Reno may, make minor boundary adjustments to the parcels of Federal
land to be conveyed under subsection (a) and correct any minor errors
in the map, acreage estimate, or legal description.
(i) Additional Terms and Conditions.--With respect to the conveyance
under subsection (a), the Secretary of Agriculture may require such
additional terms and conditions as the Secretary determines to be
appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.
TITLE III--NORTHERN NEVADA FLOOD PROTECTION AND MANAGEMENT
SEC. 301. PURPOSE.
This purpose of this title is to convey certain Federal land along
the Truckee River in Nevada to the Truckee River Flood Management
Authority for the purpose of environmental restoration and flood
control management.
SEC. 302. DEFINITIONS.
In this title:
(1) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of
the Interior, including the Bureau of Land Management and the
Bureau of Reclamation.
(2) TRFMA.--The term ``TRFMA'' means the Truckee River Flood
Management Authority in the State of Nevada.
SEC. 303. LAND CONVEYANCES FOR FLOOD PROTECTION.
(a) Authorization of Conveyance.--At the request of the TRFMA, the
Secretary shall convey to the TRFMA without consideration all right,
title, and interest of the United States in and to the parcels of
Federal land described in subsection (b) for the purposes of flood
attenuation, riparian restoration, and protection along the Truckee
River in Nevada. Upon conveyance, TRFMA shall coordinate with the
Bureau of Reclamation and with Storey County, as needed, in order to
provide easements at no cost for access and use to necessary
infrastructure located immediately south of the Truckee River and
Interstate 80.
(b) Description of Federal Land.--The Federal land referred to in
subsection (a) is depicted as ``flood control conveyances'' on the map
entitled ``Northern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act -
Conveyance to the Truckee River Flood Management Authority'' and dated
September 20, 2024.
(c) Costs.--Any costs relating to the conveyance authorized under
subsection (c), including any costs for surveys and other
administrative costs, shall be paid by the TRFMA.
(d) Reversion.--If the land conveyed under subsection (a) is used in
a manner inconsistent with subsection (a), the Federal land shall, at
the discretion of the Secretary, revert to the United States.
TITLE IV--CARSON CITY PUBLIC LANDS CORRECTION
SEC. 401. DEFINITIONS.
(a) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means--
(1) the Secretary of Agriculture with respect to land in the
National Forest System; and
(2) the Secretary of the Interior with respect to other
Federal land.
(b) City.--The term ``City'' means Carson City, Nevada.
(c) Carson City Federal Land Collaboration Committee.--The term
``Carson City Federal Land Collaboration Committee'' means a committee
comprised of--
(1) the City Manager;
(2) a designee of the City Manager; and
(3) not more than 3 members appointed by the Carson City
Board of Supervisors to represent areas of Carson City's
government, including the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space
Department, the Community Development Department, Property
Management.
SEC. 402. LAND CONVEYANCES.
(a) Conveyance.--Subject to valid existing rights and notwithstanding
the land use planning requirements of section 202 of the Federal Land
Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1712), the Secretary shall
convey to the City all right, title, and interest of the United States
in and to the land described in subsection (b).
(b) Description of Land.--The land referred to in subsection (a) is
the approximately 258 acres depicted as ``Lands to Acquire'' on the map
entitled ``Carson City OPLMA Lands'' and September 20, 2024.
(c) Costs.--Any costs relating to the conveyance under subsection
(a), including costs of surveys and administrative costs, shall be paid
by the City.
(d) Payment of Fair Market Value.--As consideration for the
conveyance of the covered land under subsection (a), Carson City shall
pay to the Secretary an amount equal to the fair market value of the
covered land, as determined--
(1) in accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management
Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.); and
(2) based on an appraisal that is conducted in accordance
with--
(A) the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land
Acquisitions; and
(B) the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal
Practice.
(e) Sale or Lease of Land to Third Parties.--The City may enter into
an agreement to sell, lease, or otherwise convey all or part of the
land described in subsection (b).
(f) Conditions.--The City shall sell the land at fair market value,
and proceeds will be deposited in the account as described in section
407 of this title.
SEC. 403. CARSON CITY STREET CONNECTOR CONVEYANCE.
(a) Authorization of Conveyance.--The Secretary concerned shall
convey to Carson City all right, title, and interest of the United
States in and to the parcels of Federal land described in subsection
(c) for expansion of roadway.
(b) Requirements.--
(1) In general.--The conveyance of the covered land under
this section shall be subject to valid existing rights.
(2) Payment of fair market value.--As consideration for the
conveyance of the covered land under this section, Carson City
shall pay to the Secretary an amount equal to the fair market
value of the covered land, as determined--
(A) in accordance with the Federal Land Policy and
Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.); and
(B) based on an appraisal that is conducted in
accordance with--
(i) the Uniform Appraisal Standards for
Federal Land Acquisitions; and
(ii) the Uniform Standards of Professional
Appraisal Practice.
(c) Description of Federal Land.--The Federal land referred to in
subsection (a) is depicted as ``Proposed Land Transfer'' on the map
entitled ``Carson City OPLMA Lands'' and dated February 28, 2019.
(d) Costs.--Any costs relating to the conveyance authorized under
subsection (a), including, but not limited to costs of surveys,
appraisal, environmental response and restoration, and administrative
costs including closing fees, shall be paid by the City.
(e) Public Safety Condition.--Within 90 days of the conveyance
authorized under subsection (a), Carson City, in consultation with the
Secretary, shall construct a crosswalk across South Curry Street to
allow for continued access to the United States Forest Service Carson
Ranger District Office.
(f) Environmental Response and Restoration.--For purposes of the
conveyance under subsection (a), the Secretary of Agriculture--
(1) shall meet disclosure requirements for hazardous
substances, pollutants, or contaminants under section 120(h) of
the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and
Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9620(h));
(2) shall not otherwise be required to remediate or abate
those hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants;
(3) shall not otherwise be required to remediate or abate the
presence of solid and hazardous waste and materials which may
be required by applicable Federal, State, and local
environmental laws and regulations; and
(4) shall not otherwise be required to remove any
improvements from the land conveyed.
(g) Survey.--The exact acreage and legal description of the land to
be conveyed shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the
Secretary of Agriculture.
(h) Minor Errors.--The Secretary and in consultation with Carson City
may, make minor boundary adjustments to the parcels of Federal land to
be conveyed under paragraph (1) and correct any minor errors in the
map, acreage estimate, or legal description.
(i) Additional Terms and Conditions.--With respect to the conveyance
under subsection (a), the Secretary of Agriculture may require such
additional terms and conditions as the Secretary determines to be
appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.
SEC. 404. AMENDMENT TO REVERSIONARY INTERESTS.
(a) Sale or Lease of Land to Third Parties.--Section 2601(b)(4) of
Public Law 111-11 (123 Stat. 1111) is amended by inserting after
subparagraph (D), the following:
``(E) Sale or lease of land to third parties.--The
City may enter into an agreement to sell, lease, or
otherwise convey all or part of the land described in
subparagraph (D) to third parties for economic
development, 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.).''.
(b) Conditions.--The sale of any land under subsection (a) shall be
for not less than fair market value, and proceeds will be deposited in
the account as described in section 407 of this title.
SEC. 405. DISPOSAL OF FEDERAL LAND.
(a) Disposal.--Subject to valid existing rights and notwithstanding
sections 202 and 203 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of
1976 (43 U.S.C. 1712), the Secretary shall conduct one or more sales of
the land described in subsection (b) to qualified bidders.
(b) Description of Land.--The land referred to in subsection (a) is
the approximately 28 acres depicted as ``Lands for BLM Disposal'' on
the map entitled ``Carson City OPLMA Lands'' and dated September 20,
2024.
(c) Costs.--Any costs relating to the disposal under subsection (a),
including costs of surveys and administrative costs, shall be paid by
the party entering into the disposal agreement with the Bureau of Land
Management for the land described in subsection (b).
(d) Conditions.--Upon disposal, the City shall retain--
(1) a public utility easement concurrent with Koontz Lane and
Conti Drive, which provides waterlines and access to the water
tank immediately east of the subject parcels; and
(2) an existing drainage easement for a future detention
basin located on APN 010-152-06 depicted as ``Lands for BLM
Disposal'' on the map entitled ``Carson City OPLMA Lands'' and
dated September 20, 2024.
SEC. 406. TRANSFER OF LAND TO THE UNITED STATES.
(a) Conveyance.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the City shall convey all right and title of the
land described in subsection (b) to the Secretary of the Interior.
(b) Description of Land.--The land referred to in subsection (a) is
the approximately 17 acres depicted as ``Lands for Disposal'' on the
map entitled ``Carson City OPLMA Lands'' and dated September 20, 2024.
(c) Disposal.--Subject to valid existing rights and notwithstanding
sections 202 and 203 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of
1976 (43 U.S.C. 1712), the Secretary shall conduct one or more sales of
the land described in subsection (b) to qualified bidders.
(d) Costs.--
(1) Costs related to disposal.--Any costs relating to the
disposal under subsection (c), including costs of surveys and
administrative costs, shall be paid by the party entering into
the disposal agreement with the Bureau of Land Management for
the land described in subsection (b).
(2) Costs related to conveyance.--Any costs relating to the
conveyance under subsection (a), including costs of surveys and
administrative costs, shall be paid by the City.
(e) Conditions.--Upon disposal, the City shall retain--
(1) access and a public utility easement on APN 010-252-02
for operation and maintenance of a municipal well; and
(2) a public right-of-way for Bennet Avenue.
(f) Hazardous Substances.--The costs of remedial actions relating to
hazardous substances on land acquired by the United States under this
section shall be paid by those entities responsible for the costs under
applicable law.
SEC. 407. DISPOSITION OF PROCEEDS.
(a) Disposition of Proceeds.--The proceeds from the sale of land
under sections 402, 403, 404, and 405 of this title, and section
2601(e)(1)(B) of Public Law 111-11 (123 Stat. 1111(e)(1)(B)) shall be
deposited in a special account in the Treasury of the United States, to
be known as the ``Carson City Special Account'', which shall be
available to the Secretary, without further appropriation and without
fiscal year limitation, for--
(1) the reimbursement of costs incurred by the Secretary in
preparing for the sale of the land described in sections 402,
404, and 405 of this title, and section 2601(e)(1)(B) of Public
Law 111-11 (123 Stat. 1111(e)(1)(B)), including--
(A) the costs of surveys and appraisals; and
(B) the costs of compliance with the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et
seq.) and sections 202 and 203 of the Federal Land
Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1712,
1713);
(2) the reimbursement of costs incurred by the City in
preparing for the sale of the land described in sections 402
and 404 of this title and section 2601(d) of Public Law 111-11
(123 Stat. 1111(d));
(3) the conduct of wildlife habitat conservation and
restoration projects, including projects that benefit the
greater sage-grouse in the City;
(4) the development and implementation of comprehensive,
cost-effective, multijurisdictional hazardous fuels reduction
and wildfire prevention and restoration projects in the City;
(5) the acquisition of environmentally sensitive land or
interest in environmentally sensitive land in Carson City,
Nevada;
(6) capital improvements administered by the Bureau of Land
Management and the Forest Service in the City; and
(7) educational purposes specific to the City.
(b) Investment of Special Account.--Amounts deposited into the Carson
City Special Account--
(1) shall earn interest in an amount determined by the
Secretary of the Treasury, based on the current average market
yield on outstanding marketable obligations of the United
States of comparable maturities; and
(2) may be expended by the Secretary in accordance with this
section.
(c) Management of Special Account.--The management and procedures of
the Carson City Special Account shall be determined by an
intergovernmental agreement between the City and the Department of the
Interior's Bureau of Land Management.
SEC. 408. POSTPONEMENT; EXCLUSION FROM SALE.
Section 2601(d)(6) of Public Law 111-11 (123 Stat. 1113) is amended
to read as follows:
``(6) Deadline for sale.--Not later than 2 years after the
date of the enactment of the Northern Nevada Economic
Development and Conservation Act of 2024, if there is a
qualified bidder(s) for the land described in subparagraphs (A)
and (B) of paragraph (2), the Secretary of the Interior shall
offer the land for sale to the highest qualified bidder.''.
TITLE V--PERSHING COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND CONSERVATION
SEC. 501. SHORT TITLE.
This title may be cited as the ``Pershing County Economic Development
and Conservation Act''.
SEC. 502. DEFINITIONS.
In this title:
(1) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term
``appropriate congressional committees'' means--
(A) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House
of Representatives; and
(B) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of
the Senate.
(2) County.--The term ``County'' means Pershing County,
Nevada.
(3) Eligible land.--The term ``eligible land'' means any land
administered by the Director of the Bureau of Land Management--
(A) that is within the area identified on the Map as
``Checkerboard Lands Resolution Area'' that is
designated for disposal by the Secretary through--
(i) the Winnemucca Consolidated Resource
Management Plan; or
(ii) any subsequent amendment or revision to
the management plan that is undertaken with
full public involvement;
(B) as land identified on the Map as ``Additional
Lands Eligible for Disposal''; and
(C) that is not encumbered land.
(4) Encumbered land.--The term ``encumbered land'' means any
land administered by the Director of the Bureau of Land
Management within the area identified on the Map as
``Checkerboard Lands Resolution Area'' that is encumbered by
mining claims, millsites, or tunnel sites.
(5) Map.--The term ``Map'' means the map titled ``Pershing
County Checkerboard Lands Resolution'' and dated July 8, 2024.
(6) Qualified entity.--The term ``qualified entity'' means,
with respect to a portion of encumbered land--
(A) the owner of a mining claim, millsite, or tunnel
site located on a portion of the encumbered land on the
date of the enactment of this Act; and
(B) a successor in interest of an owner described in
subparagraph (A).
(7) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of
the Interior.
(8) State.--The term ``State'' means the State of Nevada.
SEC. 503. FINDINGS.
Congress finds that--
(1) since the passage of the Act of July 1, 1862 (12 Stat.
489, chapter 120; commonly known as the ``Pacific Railway Act
of 1862''), under which railroad land grants along the Union
Pacific Railroad right-of-way created a checkerboard land
pattern of alternating public land and privately owned land,
management of the land in the checkerboard area has been a
constant source of frustration for the County government,
private landholders in the County, and the Federal Government;
(2) management of Federal land in the checkerboard area has
been costly and difficult for the Federal land management
agencies, creating a disincentive to manage the land
effectively;
(3) parcels of land within the checkerboard area in the
County will not vary significantly in appraised value by acre
due to the similarity of highest and best use in the County;
and
(4) consolidation of appropriate land within the checkerboard
area through sales and exchanges for development and Federal
management will--
(A) help improve the tax base of the County; and
(B) simplify management for the Federal Government.
SEC. 504. SALE OR EXCHANGE OF ELIGIBLE LAND.
(a) Authorization of Conveyance.--Notwithstanding sections 202, 203,
206, and 209 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43
U.S.C. 1712, 1713, 1716, 1719), as soon as practicable after the date
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in accordance with this
title and any other applicable law and subject to valid existing
rights, shall conduct sales or exchanges of the eligible land.
(b) Joint Selection Required.--After providing public notice, the
Secretary and the County shall jointly select parcels of eligible land
to be offered for sale or exchange under subsection (a).
(c) Method of Sale.--A sale of eligible land under subsection (a)
shall be--
(1) consistent with subsections (d) and (f) of section 203 of
the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C.
1713);
(2) conducted through a competitive bidding process, under
which adjoining landowners are offered the first option, unless
the Secretary determines there are suitable and qualified
buyers that are not adjoining landowners; and
(3) for not less than fair market value, based on an
appraisal in accordance with subsection (f).
(d) Land Exchanges.--
(1) In general.--An exchange of eligible land under
subsection (a) shall be consistent with section 206(a) of the
Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C.
1716).
(2) Equal value exchange.--
(A) In general.--The value of the eligible land and
private land to be exchanged under subsection (a)--
(i) shall be equal; or
(ii) shall be made equal in accordance with
subparagraph (B).
(B) Equalization.--
(i) Surplus of eligible land.--With respect
to the eligible land and private land to be
exchanged under subsection (a), if the value of
the eligible land exceeds the value of the
private land, the value of the eligible land
and the private land shall be equalized by--
(I) by the owner of the private land
making a cash equalization payment to
the Secretary;
(II) adding private land to the
exchange; or
(III) removing eligible land from the
exchange; or
(ii) Surplus of private land.--With respect
to the eligible land and private land to be
exchanged under subsection (a), if the value of
the private land exceeds the value of the
eligible land, the value of the private land
and the eligible land shall be equalized by--
(I) by the Secretary making a cash
equalization payment to the owner of
the private land, in accordance with
section 206(b) of the Federal Land
Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43
U.S.C. 1716(b));
(II) adding eligible land to the
exchange; or
(III) removing private land from the
exchange.
(3) Adjacent land.--To the extent practicable, the Secretary
shall seek to enter into agreements with one or more owners of
private land adjacent to the eligible land for the exchange of
the private land for the eligible land, if the Secretary
determines that the exchange would consolidate Federal land
ownership and facilitate improved Federal land management.
(4) Priority land exchanges.--In acquiring private land under
this subsection, the Secretary shall give priority to the
acquisition of private land in higher value natural resource
areas in the County.
(e) Mass Appraisals.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the
enactment of this Act, and every 5 years thereafter, the
Secretary shall--
(A) conduct a mass appraisal of eligible land to be
sold or exchanged under this section;
(B) prepare an evaluation analysis for each land
transaction under this section; and
(C) make available to the public the results of the
mass appraisals conducted under subparagraph (A).
(2) Use.--The Secretary may use mass appraisals and
evaluation analyses conducted under paragraph (1) to facilitate
exchanges of eligible land for private land.
(3) Applicable law.--The appraisals under paragraph (1) shall
be conducted in accordance with nationally recognized appraisal
standards, including, as appropriate--
(A) the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land
Acquisitions; and
(B) the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal
Practice.
(4) Duration.--An appraisal conducted under paragraph (1)
shall remain valid for 5 years after the date on which the
appraisal is approved by the Secretary.
(f) Deadline for Sale or Exchange; Exclusions.--
(1) Deadline.--Not later than 2 years after the date on which
the eligible land is jointly selected under subsection (b), the
Secretary shall offer for sale or exchange the parcels of
eligible land jointly selected under that subsection.
(2) Postponement or exclusion.--The Secretary or the County
may postpone, or exclude from, a sale or exchange of all or a
portion of the eligible land jointly selected under subsection
(b) for emergency ecological or safety reasons.
(g) Withdrawal.--
(1) In general.--Subject to valid existing rights and mining
claims, millsites, and tunnel sites, effective on the date on
which a parcel of eligible land is jointly selected under
subsection (b) for sale or exchange, that parcel is withdrawn
from--
(A) all forms of entry and appropriation under the
public land laws, including the mining laws;
(B) location, entry, and patent under the mining
laws; and
(C) operation of the mineral leasing and geothermal
leasing laws.
(2) Termination.--The withdrawal of a parcel of eligible land
under paragraph (1) shall terminate--
(A) on the date of sale or, in the case of exchange,
the conveyance of title of the parcel of eligible land
under this section; or
(B) with respect to any parcel of eligible land
selected for sale or exchange under subsection (c) that
is not sold or exchanged, not later than 2 years after
the date on which the parcel was offered for sale or
exchange under this section.
SEC. 505. SALE OF ENCUMBERED LAND.
(a) Authorization of Conveyance.--Notwithstanding sections 202, 203,
206, and 209 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43
U.S.C. 1712, 1713, 1716, 1719), not later than 2 years after the date
of the enactment of this Act and subject to valid existing rights held
by third parties, the Secretary shall offer to convey to qualified
entities, for fair market value, the remaining right, title, and
interest of the United States, in and to the encumbered land.
(b) Costs of Sales To Qualified Entities.--As a condition of each
conveyance of encumbered land under this section, the qualified entity
shall pay all costs related to the conveyance of the encumbered land,
including the costs of surveys and other administrative costs
associated with the conveyance.
(c) Offer to Convey.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date on
which the Secretary receives a fair market offer from a
qualified entity for the conveyance of encumbered land, the
Secretary shall accept the fair market value offer.
(2) Appraisal.--Fair market value of the interest of the
United States in and to encumbered land shall be determined by
an appraisal conducted in accordance with the Uniform Standards
of Professional Appraisal Practice.
(d) Conveyance.--Not later than 180 days after the date of acceptance
by the Secretary of an offer from a qualified entity(s) under
subsection (c)(1) and completion of a sale for all or part of the
applicable portion of encumbered land to the highest qualified entity,
the Secretary, by delivery of an appropriate deed, patent, or other
valid instrument of conveyance, shall convey to the qualified entity
all remaining right, title, and interest of the United States in and to
the applicable portion of the encumbered land.
(e) Merger.--Subject to valid existing rights held by third parties,
on delivery of the instrument of conveyance to the qualified entity
under subsection (d), the prior interests in the locatable minerals and
the right to use the surface for mineral purposes held by the qualified
entity under a mining claim, millsite, tunnel site, or any other
Federal land use authorization applicable to the encumbered land
included in the instrument of conveyance, shall merge with all right,
title, and interest conveyed to the qualified entity by the United
States under this section to ensure that the qualified entity receives
fee simple title to the purchased encumbered land.
SEC. 506. DISPOSITION OF PROCEEDS.
(a) Disposition of Proceeds.--Of the proceeds from the sale of land
under this title--
(1) 5 percent shall be disbursed to the State for use in the
general education program of the State;
(2) 10 percent shall be disbursed to the County for use as
determined through normal County budgeting procedures; and
(3) the remainder shall be deposited in a special account in
the Treasury of the United States, to be known as the
``Pershing County Special Account'', which shall be available
to the Secretary, without further appropriation and without
fiscal year limitations for--
(A) the acquisition of land from willing sellers
(including interests in land) in the County--
(i) within a wilderness area;
(ii) that protects other environmentally
significant land;
(iii) that secures public access to Federal
land for hunting, fishing, and other
recreational purposes; or
(iv) that improves management of Federal land
within the area identified on the Map as
``Checkerboard Lands Resolution Area''; and
(B) the reimbursement of costs incurred by the
Secretary in preparing for the sale or exchange of land
under this title.
(b) Investment of Special Account.--Any amounts deposited in the
special account established under subsection (a)(3)--
(1) shall earn interest in an amount determined by the
Secretary of the Treasury, based on the current average market
yield on outstanding marketable obligations of the United
States of comparable maturities; and
(2) may be expended by the Secretary in accordance with this
section.
(c) Reports.--
(1) In general.--Not later than September 30 of the fifth
fiscal year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and
every 5 fiscal years thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to
the State, the County, and the appropriate congressional
committees a report on the operation of the special account
established under subsection (a)(3) for the preceding 5 fiscal
years.
(2) Contents.--Each report submitted under paragraph (1)
shall include, for the fiscal year covered by the report--
(A) a statement of the amounts deposited into the
special account;
(B) a description of the expenditures made from the
special account for the fiscal year, including the
purpose of the expenditures;
(C) recommendations for additional authorities to
fulfill the purpose of the special account; and
(D) a statement of the balance remaining in the
special account at the end of the fiscal year.
TITLE VI--FEDERAL COMPLEX
SEC. 601. FEDERAL COMPLEX.
(a) Establishment.--The Secretary of the Interior and Secretary of
Agriculture shall have the authority to establish on Federal lands
identified as ``Federal Complex'' on the map titled ``Proposed Federal
Complex'', and dated January 27, 2020, a Federal complex for--
(1) department agencies and operations for the Bureau of Land
Management and the Forest Service;
(2) the Bureau of Land Management Nevada State Office;
(3) the Forest Service Humboldt-Toiyabe Headquarters;
(4) the United States Fish and Wildlife Service Reno Fish and
Wildlife Office;
(5) the option for the Bureau of Reclamation to house the
Lower Colorado Region Office, Boulder Canyon Operations and the
Lahontan Basin Area Office;
(6) the Bureau of Indian Affairs Western Nevada Agency
Office;
(7) the option for the Forest Service, the Carson Ranger
District Office; and
(8) the option for the Bureau of Land Management, the Carson
City District Office.
(b) Funding Sources.--
(1) Special accounts.--Ten percent of the total amount
deposited in the Federal special accounts established under
titles I, IV, and V of this Act shall be available to the
Secretary of the Interior and Secretary of Agriculture for
construction of the Federal complex.
(2) Secondary sources.--If the amount made available by
paragraph (1) is insufficient to complete construction of the
Federal complex, the Secretary of the Interior and Secretary of
Agriculture may use other accounts available for the operation
of the Bureau of Land Management, the Fish and Wildlife
Service, the Bureau of Reclamation, the Bureau of Indian
Affairs, and the Forest Service in Nevada to provide such
additional amounts as may be necessary to complete construction
of the Federal complex.
TITLE VII--ELKO NEVADA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACT
SEC. 701. SHORT TITLE.
This title may be cited as the ``Elko Economic Development Act''.
SEC. 702. DEFINITIONS.
In this Act:
(1) City.--The term ``City'' means the City of Elko, Nevada.
(2) County.--The term ``County'' means Elko County, Nevada.
(3) Federal land identified for the city of elko.--The term
``Federal land identified for the City of Elko'' means the
approximately 644 acres of federally owned land generally
depicted on the map and indicating conveyance to the City of
Elko.
(4) Federal land identified for elko county.--The term
``Federal land identified for Elko County'' means the
approximately 3,475 acres of federally owned land generally
depicted on the map and indicating conveyance to Elko County.
(5) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of
the Interior.
SEC. 703. LAND CONVEYANCES TO THE CITY OF ELKO.
(a) Conveyance.--Subject to valid existing rights and at the request
of the City, the Secretary shall convey to the City, for fair market
value, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to
the Federal land identified for conveyance to the City of Elko on the
map entitled ``Proposed Conveyance to the City of Elko, Nevada'' and
dated November 7, 2024.
(b) Appraisal.--The Secretary shall determine fair market value of
the Federal land identified for the City of Elko in accordance with the
Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701) and
based on an appraisal conducted in accordance with--
(1) the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land
Acquisition; and
(2) the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice.
(c) Costs.--As a condition of the conveyance of the Federal land
identified for the City of Elko under subsection (a), the City shall
pay--
(1) an amount equal to the appraised value determined in
accordance with subsection (b); and
(2) all costs related to the conveyance, including all
surveys, appraisals, and other administrative costs associated
with the conveyance of the Federal land to the City.
(d) Disposition of Proceeds.--Any gross proceeds from the sale,
lease, or conveyance of Federal land identified for the City of Elko
under this section shall be deposited into the special account created
by the Southern Nevada Public Lands Management Act of 1998 (Public Law
105-263).
SEC. 704. LAND CONVEYANCES TO ELKO COUNTY.
(a) Conveyance.--Subject to valid existing rights and at the request
of the County, the Secretary shall convey to the County, for fair
market value, all right, title, and interest of the United States in
and to the Federal land identified for Elko County on the map entitled
``Conveyance to Elko County, Nevada'' and dated October 30, 2024.
(b) Appraisal.--The Secretary shall determine fair market value of
the Federal land identified for Elko County in accordance with the
Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701) and
based on an appraisal conducted in accordance with--
(1) the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land
Acquisition; and
(2) the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice.
(c) Costs.--As a condition of the conveyance of the Federal land
identified for Elko County under subsection (a), the City shall pay--
(1) an amount equal to the appraised value determined in
accordance with subsection (b); and
(2) all costs related to the conveyance, including all
surveys, appraisals, and other administrative costs associated
with the conveyance of the Federal land to the City.
(d) Disposition of Proceeds.--Any gross proceeds from the sale,
lease, or conveyance of Federal land under this section shall be
deposited into the special account created by the Southern Nevada
Public Lands Management Act of 1998 (Public Law 105-263).
TITLE VIII--FERNLEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACT
SEC. 801. SHORT TITLE.
This title may be cited as the ``Fernley Economic Development Act''.
SEC. 802. LAND CONVEYANCES.
(a) Conveyance.--Subject to valid existing rights and at the request
of the City, the Secretary shall convey to the City, for fair market
value, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to
the Federal land.
(b) Appraisal.--The Secretary shall determine fair market value of
the Federal land in accordance with the Federal Land Policy and
Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701) and based on an appraisal
conducted in accordance with--
(1) the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land
Acquisition; and
(2) the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice.
(c) Costs.--As a condition of the conveyance of the Federal land
under subsection (a), the City shall pay--
(1) an amount equal to the appraised value determined in
accordance with subsection (b); and
(2) all costs related to the conveyance, including all
surveys, appraisals, and other administrative costs associated
with the conveyance of the Federal land to the City.
(d) Disposition of Proceeds.--Any gross proceeds from the sale,
lease, or conveyance of Federal land under this section shall be
deposited into the special account created by the Southern Nevada
Public Lands Management Act of 1998 (Public Law 105-263).
(e) Definitions.--In this Act:
(1) City.--The term ``City'' means the City of Fernley,
Nevada.
(2) Map.--The term ``map'' means the map entitled ``Fernley
Economic Development Map'' and dated October 6, 2020.
(3) Federal land.--The term ``Federal land'' means the
approximately 12,085 acres of federally owned land generally
depicted within ``Fernley Land Conveyance Boundary'' on the
map.
(4) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of
the Interior.
TITLE IX--CONVEYANCES TO THE CITY OF SPARKS
SEC. 901. DEFINITIONS.
In this title:
(1) City.--The term ``City'' means the City of Sparks,
Nevada.
(2) Map.--The term ``Map'' means the map entitled ``Sparks
Public Purpose Conveyances'' and dated April 15, 2020.
(3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of
the Interior.
SEC. 902. CONVEYANCE OF LAND FOR USE AS A PUBLIC CEMETERY.
(a) Conveyance.--Subject to valid and existing rights and
notwithstanding the land use planning requirements of section 202 of
the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1712), at
the request of the City, the Secretary shall convey to the City without
consideration all right, title, and interest of the United States in
and to the land described in subsection (b).
(b) Description of Land.--The land referred to in subsection (a) is
the approximately 40 acres of land depicted as ``Cemetery Conveyance''
on the Map.
(c) Costs.--Any costs relating to the conveyance under subsection
(a), including the costs of surveys and administrative costs, shall be
paid by the City.
(d) Use of Land.--The land conveyed under subsection (a) shall be
used only for a cemetery.
SEC. 903. CONVEYANCE OF LAND FOR USE AS REGIONAL PUBLIC PARKS.
(a) Conveyance.--Subject to valid and existing rights and
notwithstanding the land use planning requirements of section 202 of
the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1712), at
the request of the City, the Secretary shall convey to the City without
consideration all right, title, and interest of the United States in
and to the land described in subsection (b).
(b) Description of Land.--The land referred to in subsection (a) is
the approximately 448.16 acres depicted as ``Golden Eagle Regional
Park'' and 266.04 acres depicted as ``Wedekind Regional Park'' on the
Map.
(c) Costs.--Any costs relating to the conveyance under subsection
(a), including the costs of surveys and administrative costs, shall be
paid by the City.
(d) Use of Land.--
(1) In general.--The land conveyed under subsection (a) shall
be used only for public parks or other public purposes
consistent with the Act of June 14, 1926 (commonly known as the
``Recreation and Public Purposes Act'') (44 Stat. 741, chapter
578; 43 U.S.C. 869 et seq.).
(2) Reversion.--If any portion of the land conveyed under
subsection (a) is used in a manner that is inconsistent with
the use described in paragraph (1), the land shall revert, at
the discretion of the Secretary, to the United States.
TITLE X--GENERAL PROVISIONS
SEC. 1001. ADMINISTRATION OF STATE WATER RIGHTS.
Nothing in this Act affects the allocation, ownership, interest, or
control, as in existence on the date of the enactment of this Act, of
any water, water right, or any other valid existing right held by the
United States, an Indian Tribe, a State, or a person.
SEC. 1002. AMENDMENT TO CONVEYANCE OF FEDERAL LAND IN STOREY COUNTY,
NEVADA.
Section 3009(d)(1)(B) of division B of the Carl Levin and Howard P.
``Buck'' McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015
(128 Stat. 3751) is amended by striking the period at the end and
inserting the following: ``; and the land generally depicted as `BLM
Owned County Request Transfer' on the map entitled `Restoring Storey
County', dated October 22, 2020.''.
SEC. 1003. MAPS AND LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS.
(a) In General.--As soon as practicable after the date of enactment
of this Act, the Secretary concerned shall finalize maps and legal
descriptions of all land to be conveyed under this Act. The maps and
legal descriptions shall be on file and available for public inspection
in appropriate offices of the Bureau of Land Management or Forest
Service, as applicable.
(b) Corrections.--The Secretary concerned and the recipients of the
Federal land to be conveyed under this Act may, by mutual agreement--
(1) make minor boundary adjustments to the Federal land to be
conveyed; and
(2) correct any minor errors, including clerical and
typographical errors, on the maps, the acreage estimate, or the
legal descriptions.
SEC. 1004. MINOR ERRORS.
The Secretary in consultation with the State of Nevada may make minor
boundary adjustments to the parcels of Federal land to be conveyed
under all titles of this Act and correct any minor errors in the map,
acreage estimate, or legal description.
TITLE XI--GREENLINK WEST PROJECT
SEC. 1101. GREENLINK WEST PROJECT.
(a) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Project.--The term ``Project'' means the Greenlink West
Project described in--
(A) the notice of intent of the Bureau of Land
Management entitled ``Notice of Intent To Prepare an
Environmental Impact Statement and Potential Resource
Management Plan Amendments for the Greenlink West
Project in Clark, Nye, Esmeralda, Mineral, Lyon,
Storey, and Washoe Counties in Nevada'' (87 Fed. Reg.
25658 (May 2, 2022)); and
(B) the associated administrative record for the
Greenlink West Project numbered DOI-BLM-NV-0000-2022-
0004-EIS.
(2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of
the Interior, acting through the Director of the Bureau of Land
Management.
(3) Tribe.--The term ``Tribe'' means the Walker River Paiute
Tribe.
(4) Walker lake parcel.--The term ``Walker Lake Parcel''
means the following land in Mineral County, Nevada:
(A) All land held by the Bureau of Land Management in
T. 11 N., R. 29 E., secs. 35 and 36, Mount Diablo
Meridian.
(B) All land held by the Bureau of Reclamation in T.
10 N., R. 30 E., secs. 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 16, 17, 20, 21,
28, 29, 32, and 33, Mount Diablo Meridian.
(C) All land held by the Bureau of Land Management in
T. 10.5 N., R. 30 E., secs. 31 and 32, Mount Diablo
Meridian.
(b) Project Authorization; Right-of-way.--If the Walker Lake Parcel
is taken into trust for the benefit of the Tribe on, before, or after
the date of enactment of this Act, the consent of the Tribe for the use
for the Project of the portion of the Walker Lake Parcel taken into
trust shall be deemed to have been obtained by the Secretary subject to
the following:
(1) The use of the Walker Lake Parcel land for the Project
shall be subject to review under the pending proceeding under
the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321
et seq.), which shall be modified--
(A) to reflect the trust title of the Walker Lake
Parcel; and
(B) to address any other laws applicable to rights-
of-way on Tribal land, including any environmental,
wildlife, conservation, historic preservation, and
natural resources laws.
(2) As soon as practicable after the date on which the Walker
Lake Parcel is taken into trust for the benefit of the Tribe,
the Secretary shall approve a right-of-way agreement between
the Tribe and the Project applicant before the commencement of
construction and installation of the Project to address
applicable provisions under part 169 of title 25, Code of
Federal Regulations (or successor regulations), including, with
respect to compensation paid to the Tribe, term, amendment,
renewal, assignment, access rights, operation and maintenance,
and an annual premium usage fee consistent with prevailing
rates or standards to be paid directly to the Tribe, subject to
the requirement that the Secretary and the Tribe shall exercise
all authority under applicable law (including regulations) with
respect to the use of, and compliance with, the right-of-way.
Purpose of the Legislation
The purpose of H.R. 3173 is to provide for transfer of
ownership of certain Federal lands in northern Nevada, to
authorize the disposal of certain Federal lands in northern
Nevada for economic development, to promote conservation in
northern Nevada, and for other purposes.
Background and Need for Legislation
There is no state with a greater percentage of federal land
than Nevada, which contains 56,262,610 acres of federal land,
more than 80 percent of its total land mass.\1\ The lack of
private and locally controlled lands creates significant
challenges for rural Nevada communities in their efforts to
generate economic activity and facilitate important public
purposes, such as the construction of new roads and schools.
Federal lands are not taxable, which also creates an enormous
strain on the state and local governments that must provide
critical services such as law enforcement, search and rescue,
firefighting, waste disposal, and emergency medical services. A
large federal footprint also brings with it a large and diverse
group of stakeholders with opinions on how management should be
carried out. Reaching a compromise on federal land proposals
can, therefore, be extremely challenging and necessitates
compromises to ensure lasting and effective land management
policies.
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\1\Congressional Research Service, ``Federal Land Ownership:
Overview and Data'', Carol Hardy Vincent and Laura A. Hanson, February
21, 2020, https://www.crs.gov/Reports/R42346?source=search.
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H.R. 3173 reflects Nevada's ongoing pursuit to achieve a
balance between public purposes, economic development, and
conservation goals by transferring federal lands into state and
local ownership. H.R. 3173 is a comprehensive bill affecting
federal lands in Washoe, Pershing, Douglas, Elko, Storey, and
Lyon Counties in Nevada. The bill removes from the federal
estate or permits the potential conveyance of approximately
215,000 acres to help economically revitalize northern Nevada,
create new job opportunities for its residents, and allow local
entities the ability to manage land for conservation and
recreation. Potential uses of the conveyed land include
expanding state parks, flood management, water infrastructure,
open space, residential development, surface estate for a
mining interest, road construction, and the resolution of
checkboard lands. The legislation also transfers over 2,600
acres to the Washoe Tribe.
This legislation is similar to previous bills that have
passed the House of Representatives in previous years. Earlier
versions of the bill included provisions that were ultimately
included in the final version of the fiscal year (FY) 2023
National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to expand the Navy's
Fallon Range Training Complex (FRTC) by over 558,000 acres.
That provision allowed the Navy to nearly triple the size of a
critically important training range.\2\ The expansion of the
training range ultimately made it into the final version of the
NDAA. While there was bipartisan agreement from the Nevada
delegation on the inclusion of these public lands proposals as
well, consensus from all the committees of jurisdiction
remained elusive, and they were ultimately removed.
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\2\Nevada Appeal, ``Expansion of Fallon Range Training Complex
secured'' December 6, 2022, https://www.nevadaappeal.com/news/2022/dec/
06/nevada-delegation-secure-expansion-of-the-navys-fallon-range-
training-complex-in-ndaa-bill-text/.
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Committee Action
H.R. 3173 was introduced on May 10, 2023, by Rep. Mark
Amodei (R-NV). The bill was referred to the Committee on
Natural Resources, and within the Committee to the Subcommittee
on Federal Lands. The bill was also referred to the Committee
on Agriculture. On March 7, 2024, the Subcommittee on Federal
Lands held a hearing on the bill. On November 20, 2024, the
Committee on Natural Resources met to consider the bill. The
Subcommittee on Federal Lands was discharged from further
consideration of H.R. 3173 by unanimous consent. Chairman Bruce
Westerman (R-AR) offered an Amendment in the Nature of a
Substitute designated Westerman ANS_02. The amendment in the
nature of a substitute, as amended, was agreed to by voice
vote. Rep. Susie Lee (D-NV) offered an amendment to the
Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute designated Lee_087. The
amendment was agreed to by voice vote. The bill, as amended,
was ordered favorably reported to the House of Representatives
by voice vote.
Hearings
For the purposes of clause 3(c)(6) of House rule XIII, the
following hearing was used to develop or consider this measure:
hearing by the Subcommittee on Federal Lands held on March 7,
2024.
Section-by-Section Analysis
TITLE I--DOUGLAS COUNTY
Section 101. Purpose
Section 101 states the purpose of Title I is to promote
conservation, improve public land management, and provide for
sensible development in Douglas County, Nevada.
Section 102. Definitions
Section 102 clarifies important terms in this title.
SUBTITLE A--LAND CONVEYANCES AND SALES
Sec. 111. Conveyance to State of Nevada
Section 111 directs the Secretary of Agriculture to convey,
without consideration, approximately 67 acres of Forest Service
land depicted on the map as ``Lake Tahoe-Nevada State Park'' to
the State of Nevada. Section 111 requires the state to pay all
costs associated with the conveyance and stipulates the land be
used for conservation of wildlife, natural resources, or a
public park. Section 111 outlines certain environmental
response and restoration requirements that must be met by the
Secretary of the Agriculture. Additionally, Section 111
requires access easements for roads and trails be reserved in
the deed at the discretion of the Secretary of Agriculture.
Further, Section 111 clarifies that if any portion of the land
conveyed is used in a manner inconsistent with the uses
described in this section, the land shall revert back to the
United States.
Sec. 112. Tahoe Rim Trail
Section 112 requires the Secretary of Agriculture to
develop and implement a cooperative management agreement of 13
acres of the ``Tahoe Rim Trail North Parcel'' to improve the
quality of recreation access and conserve natural resources.
Sec. 113. Conveyance to Douglas County, Nevada
Section 113 requires the Secretary concerned, to convey
without consideration, 7,777 acres to Douglas County, Nevada.
Section 113 requires Douglas County to incur any costs
associated with the conveyance. Section 113 also outlines
specific uses for the conveyed land and includes a reversionary
clause if the land is used in a manner inconsistent with
purposes outlined in this section. Furthermore, Section 113
outlines the environmental response and restoration
requirements as part of the transaction. Section 113 also
outlines requirements allowing for certain easements and
requires a survey, appraisal requirements, timeline for the
conveyance, and disposition of proceeds of the conveyance.
Sec. 114. Sale of certain Federal land
Section 114 requires the Secretary of the Interior to
conduct one or more sales of approximately 31.5 acres of public
land and no more than 10,000 acres of land that is identified
for disposal in the Carson City Consolidated Resource
Management Plan or any subsequent amendment to the management
plan undertaken with public involvement. Section 114 requires
compliance with local planning and zoning laws prior to the
sale. Section 114 also outlines requirements for certain
easements, surveys, and environmental response and restoration
requirements. Additionally, Section 114 provides the option for
the State of Nevada or Douglas County to obtain the land
through the Recreation and Public Purposes Act. Section 114
also lays out details on the sale of the land including
stipulations for mineral withdrawals and terminations,
deadlines, and the disposition of proceeds.
Sec. 115. Open space recreation area
Section 115 requires the Secretary of Agriculture to
convey, without consideration, approximately 1,084 acres of
land to Douglas County to be used for recreation purposes.
Section 115 requires all costs associated with the conveyance
to be paid by Douglas County. Section 115 also outlines
requirements for certain easements, surveys, and environmental
response and restoration requirements.
SUBTITLE B--TRIBAL CULTURAL RESOURCES
Sec. 121. Transfer of land to be held in trust for tribe
Section 121 transfers approximately 2,669 acres of land
from the United States Forest Service (USFS) to the Department
of the Interior to be held in trust by the United States for
the Washoe Tribe, along with other lands managed by the Bureau
of Land Management (BLM) and USFS already administered for such
purpose. Section 121 requires publication in the Federal
Register detailing the lands taken into trust.
SUBTITLE C--CONVEY FOREST SERVICE LAND FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES
Sec. 131. Authority of Forest Service to convey to State or County for
public purposes
Section 131 allows the Secretary of Agriculture to convey
land acquired in Public Law 96-586 that is unsuitable for USFS
administration and necessary for public purposes to the State
of Nevada or Douglas County, without consideration. Section 131
also includes provisions delineating appropriate uses of the
land and a reversionary clause if the requirements are not met.
Sec. 132. Special Use authorizations for recreation and other purposes
Section 132 requires the Secretary of Agriculture to
process local government proposals for special use permits on
188 acres of land identified as ``Directed Special Use Permit''
no later than one year after the proposal is received.
TITLE II--INCLINE VILLAGE FIRE PROTECTION
Sec. 201. Purpose
Section 201 states the purpose of Title II is to improve
hazardous fuels management and enhance public recreation
through the conveyance of federal land to the Incline Village
General Improvement District (IVGID) in Nevada.
Sec. 202. Definitions
Section 202 clarifies important terms in this title.
Sec. 203. Land conveyances for public purposes.
Section 203 directs the Secretary to convey two parcels
totaling approximately 14 acres within the IVGID for public
uses. Section 203 requires IVGID to pay fair market value for
the land and incur all costs related to the conveyance. Section
203 also outlines requirements for certain easements, surveys,
and environmental response and restoration requirements.
TITLE III--NORTHERN NEVADA FLOOD PROTECTION AND MANAGEMENT
Sec. 301. Purpose
Section 301 states the purpose of Title III is to convey
federal land along the Truckee River in Nevada to the Truckee
River Flood Management Authority (TRFMA) for the purpose of
environmental restoration and flood control management.
Sec. 302. Definitions
Section 302 clarifies important terms in this title.
Sec. 303. Land conveyances for flood protection
Section 303 directs the Secretary of the Interior to
convey, without consideration, several parcels totaling
approximately 534 acres to TRFMA for flood attenuation,
riparian restoration, and protection along the Truckee River.
Section 303 includes a reversionary clause if TRFMA uses the
land outside of its appropriate uses for flood protection.
TITLE IV--CARSON CITY PUBLIC LANDS CORRECTION
Sec. 401. Definitions
Section 401 clarifies important terms in this title.
Sec. 402. Land conveyances
Section 402 directs the Secretaries to convey approximately
258 acres to Carson City, Nevada. Section 402 requires the City
to incur all costs related to the conveyance including paying
fair market value.
Sec. 403. Carson City street connector conveyance
Section 403 authorizes the Secretary concerned to convey
0.45 acres of federal land to the city of Carson City, Nevada
for expansion of a roadway. Section 403 requires Carson City to
pay fair market value for the conveyed parcels and the
construction of a crosswalk to allow for continued access to
the USFS Carson Ranger District Office.
Sec. 404. Amendment to reversionary interests
Section 404 amends Public Law 111-11 to allow Carson City
to enter into an agreement to sell, lease, or otherwise convey,
for fair market value, all or part of the certain parcels of
certain land for economic development, recreation, or other
public purposes.
Sec. 405. Disposal of Federal land
Section 405 directs the Secretary to conduct one or more
sales of the approximately 28 acres depicted as ``Lands for BLM
Disposal'' on the map referenced in this title and dated
September 20, 2024. Section 405 also includes provisions that
would require Carson City to retain a public utility easement
and an existing drainage easement.
Sec. 406. Transfer of Land to the United States
Section 406 directs Carson City to convey approximately 17
acres of land to the Secretary of the Interior. Section 406
then requires the Secretary of the Interior to sell these
parcels of the land to qualified bidders. Section 406 requires
Carson City or the qualified bidder to pay all costs associated
with the conveyance. Section 406 includes a provision that
would require the City to retain a public easement for a
municipal well and a right-of-way.
Sec. 407. Disposition of proceeds
Section 407 directs the proceeds from the sale of land
under Sections 402, 403, 404, and 405 to be deposited in a
special account in the U.S. Treasury to be known as the
``Carson City Special Account.'' Section 407 requires this
account be used for reimbursing costs incurred in the
preparation of the land for sale, wildlife habitat conservation
and restoration projects, hazardous fuels reduction, and
wildfire prevention and restoration projects, among other
purposes. Section 407 also requires the account to be managed
by Carson City and the BLM.
Sec. 408. Postponement; Exclusion from sale
Section 408 amends Public Law 111-11 for the Secretary of
the Interior to offer the land for sale to the highest
qualified bidder no later than 2 years after the date of
enactment of the Northern Nevada Economic Development and
Conservation Act of 2024.
TITLE V--PERSHING COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND CONSERVATION
Sec. 501. Short title
Section 501 names the Title V as the ``Pershing County
Economic Development and Conservation Act''.
Sec. 502. Definitions
Section 502 clarifies important terms in this title.
Sec. 503. Findings
Section 503 includes Congressional findings declaring the
checkerboard land pattern of alternating public land and
privately owned land has been a constant source of frustration
and cost for Pershing County. Section 503 further states that
consolidation of federal lands will help improve the tax base
of Pershing County and simplify management for the federal
government.
Sec. 504. Sale or exchange of eligible land
Section 504 directs the Secretary of the Interior to
conduct sales of certain lands jointly selected by the
Secretary and Pershing County on the map titled ``Pershing
County Checkerboard Lands Resolution'' dated July 8, 2024.
Section 504 describes the method and procedures of the land
sales. Section 504 also directs the Secretary to prioritize
certain land exchanges, and procedures for sales on adjacent
lands. Additionally, Section 504 requires the eligible land and
private land to be exchanged for equal values. Section 504
further requires the Secretary to conduct mass appraisals for
eligible lands two years following the bill's enactment and
every subsequent five years. Section 504 also requires the
Secretary to offer a sale or exchange of the parcels of
eligible land no later than two years after then eligible land
is selected. Finally, Section 504 allows for mineral
withdrawals and termination of eligible land under certain
criteria.
Sec. 505. Sale of encumbered land
Section 505 directs the Secretary of the Interior to sell
encumbered land within the area identified as ``Checkerboard
Lands Resolution Area'' on the map referenced in this title, no
later than two years after the bill's enactment, for fair
market value. Section 505 requires the buyer to incur all costs
associated with the conveyance.
Sec. 506. Disposition of proceeds
Section 506 requires five percent of the proceeds from the
sale of land under this title to be distributed to the State of
Nevada and Pershing County, respectively, and the remaining
amount to be distributed in a special account in the Treasury
of the United States to be known as the ``Pershing County
Special Account.'' Section 506 also requires reports to
appropriate congressional committees regarding the special
account.
TITLE VI--FEDERAL COMPLEX
Sec. 601. Federal complex
Section 601 establishes the authority to have a joint
federal complex to be used by the BLM, USFS, U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service, and Bureau of Reclamation. Section 601 also
allows for up to 10 percent of funds generated by Titles I, IV,
and V of the legislation to go towards costs for the complex.
TITLE VII--ELKO NEVADA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACT
Sec. 701. Short title
Section 701 names the bill the ``Elko Economic Development
Act''.
Sec. 702. Definitions
Section 702 clarifies important terms in this title.
Sec. 703. Land conveyances to the City of Elko
Section 703 directs the Secretary to convey, for fair
market value, approximately 644 acres to the City of Elko.
Section 703 requires the City of Elko to incur all costs
associated with the conveyance.
Sec. 704. Land conveyances to Elko County
Section 704 directs the Secretary of the Interior to convey
approximately 3,500 acres to Elko County for fair market value.
Section 704 requires Elko County to incur all costs associated
with conveyance.
TITLE VIII--FERNLEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACT
Sec. 801. Short title
Section 801 names the bill the ``Fernley Economic
Development Act''.
Sec. 802. Land conveyances
Section 802 requires the Secretary of the Interior to
convey approximately 12,085 acres of land to the City of
Fernley, Nevada for fair market value. Section 802 requires the
City of Fernley, Nevada to incur all costs associated with the
conveyance.
TITLE IX--CONVEYANCES TO THE CITY OF SPARKS
Sec. 901. Definitions
Section 901 clarifies important terms in this title.
Sec. 902. Conveyance of land for use as a public cemetery
Section 902 requires Secretary of the Interior to convey,
without consideration, approximately 40 acres to the City of
Sparks to be used as a cemetery. Section 902 also requires the
City of Sparks to incur all costs associated with the
conveyance. The section also requires the land to be used only
for a cemetery.
Sec. 903. Conveyance of land for use as regional public parks
Section 903 requires the Secretary of the Interior to
convey, without consideration, approximately 715 acres of land
to the City of Sparks to be used for public parks. Section 903
requires the City of Sparks to incur all costs associated with
the conveyance, specifies appropriate uses, and includes a
reversionary clause if the land does not comply with
appropriate uses.
TITLE X--GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 1001. Administration of State water rights
Section 1001 prevents anything in this legislation from
affecting water rights or any other rights held by the United
States, an Indian Tribe, State, or individual.
Sec. 1002. Amendment to conveyance of Federal land in Storey County,
Nevada
Section 1002 amends an existing conveyance of land from the
BLM to Storey County, Nevada to include approximately 40
additional acres.
Sec. 1003. Maps and legal descriptions
Section 1003 requires the Secretary concerned to finalize
all maps and legal descriptions in the bill.
Sec. 1004. Minor errors
Section 1004 allows the Secretary, in consultation with the
State of Nevada, to make minor boundary adjustments to the maps
in this legislation.
TITLE XI--GREENLINK WEST PROJECT
Sec. 1101. Greenlink West project
Section 1101 maintains the existing right-of-way for the
Greenlink Transmission Line on the eastern shore of Walker
Lake, which was put into trust for the Walker River Paiute
Tribe.
TITLE XII--JEAN PRISON TRANSFER
Sec. 1201. Release of Federal reversionary land interests
Section 1201 removes the reversionary interest on
approximately 480 acres of land in Clark County, Nevada.
Section 1201 requires the State of Nevada to pay fair market
value for the land and incur all costs associated with the land
conveyance.
Committee Oversight Findings and Recommendations
Regarding clause 2(b)(1) of rule X and clause 3(c)(1) of
rule XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, the
Committee on Natural Resources' oversight findings and
recommendations are reflected in the body of this report.
Compliance With House Rule XIII and Congressional Budget Act
1. Cost of Legislation and the Congressional Budget Act.
Pursuant to clause 3(c)(2) of House rule XIII and section
308(a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, and pursuant to
clause 3(c)(3) of House rule XIII and section 402 of the
Congressional Budget Act of 1974, the Committee has requested
but not received from the Director of the Congressional Budget
Office a budgetary analysis and a cost estimate of this bill.
2. General Performance Goals and Objectives. As required by
clause 3(c)(4) of rule XIII, the general performance goal or
objective of this bill is to provide for transfer of ownership
of certain Federal lands in northern Nevada, to authorize the
disposal of certain Federal lands in northern Nevada for
economic development, to promote conservation in northern
Nevada, and for other purposes.
Earmark Statement
This bill does not contain any Congressional earmarks,
limited tax benefits, or limited tariff benefits as defined
under clause 9(e), 9(f), and 9(g) of rule XXI of the Rules of
the House of Representatives.
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act Statement
An estimate of federal mandates prepared by the Director of
the Congressional Budget Office pursuant to section 423 of the
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act was not made available to the
Committee in time for the filing of this report. The Chair of
the Committee shall cause such estimate to be printed in the
Congressional Record upon its receipt by the Committee, if such
estimate is not publicly available on the Congressional Budget
Office website.
Existing Programs
Directed Rule Making. This bill does not contain any
directed rule makings.
Duplication of Existing Programs. This bill does not
establish or reauthorize a program of the federal government
known to be duplicative of another program. Such program was
not included in any report from the Government Accountability
Office to Congress pursuant to section 21 of Public Law 111-139
or identified in the most recent Catalog of Federal Domestic
Assistance published pursuant to the Federal Program
Information Act (Public Law 95-220, as amended by Public Law
98-169) as relating to other programs.
Applicability to Legislative Branch
The Committee finds that the legislation does not relate to
the terms and conditions of employment or access to public
services or accommodations within the meaning of section
102(b)(3) of the Congressional Accountability Act.
Preemption of State, Local or Tribal Law
Any preemptive effect of this bill over state, local, or
tribal law is intended to be consistent with the bill's
purposes and text and the Supremacy Clause of Article VI of the
U.S. Constitution.
Changes in Existing Law Made by the Bill, as Reported
In compliance with clause 3(e) of rule XIII of the Rules of
the House of Representatives, changes in existing law made by
the bill, as reported, are shown as follows (existing law
proposed to be omitted is enclosed in black brackets, new
matter is printed in italics, and existing law in which no
change is proposed is shown in roman):
PUBLIC LAW 111-11
AN ACT To designate certain land as components of the National
Wilderness Preservation System, to authorize certain programs and
activities in the Department of the Interior and the Department of
Agriculture, and for other purposes.
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TITLE II--BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT AUTHORIZATIONS
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Subtitle G--Land Conveyances and Exchanges
SEC. 2601. CARSON CITY, NEVADA, LAND CONVEYANCES.
(a) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) City.--The term ``City'' means Carson City
Consolidated Municipality, Nevada.
(2) Map.--The term ``Map'' means the map entitled
``Carson City, Nevada Area'', dated November 7, 2008,
and on file and available for public inspection in the
appropriate offices of--
(A) the Bureau of Land Management;
(B) the Forest Service; and
(C) the City.
(3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means--
(A) with respect to land in the National
Forest System, the Secretary of Agriculture,
acting through the Chief of the Forest Service;
and
(B) with respect to other Federal land, the
Secretary of the Interior.
(4) Secretaries.--The term ``Secretaries'' means the
Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the
Interior, acting jointly.
(5) Tribe.--The term ``Tribe'' means the Washoe Tribe
of Nevada and California, which is a federally
recognized Indian tribe.
(b) Conveyances of Federal Land and City Land.--
(1) In general.--Notwithstanding section 202 of the
Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43
U.S.C. 1712), if the City offers to convey to the
United States title to the non-Federal land described
in paragraph (2)(A) that is acceptable to the Secretary
of Agriculture--
(A) the Secretary shall accept the offer; and
(B) not later than 180 days after the date on
which the Secretary receives acceptable title
to the non-Federal land described in paragraph
(2)(A), the Secretaries shall convey to the
City, subject to valid existing rights and for
no consideration, except as provided in
paragraph (3)(A), all right, title, and
interest of the United States in and to the
Federal land (other than any easement reserved
under paragraph (3)(B)) or interest in land
described in paragraph (2)(B).
(2) Description of land.--
(A) Non-federal land.--The non-Federal land
referred to in paragraph (1) is the
approximately 2,264 acres of land administered
by the City and identified on the Map as ``To
U.S. Forest Service''.
(B) Federal land.--The Federal land referred
to in paragraph (1)(B) is--
(i) the approximately 935 acres of
Forest Service land identified on the
Map as ``To Carson City for Natural
Areas'';
(ii) the approximately 3,604 acres of
Bureau of Land Management land
identified on the Map as ``Silver
Saddle Ranch and Carson River Area'';
(iii) the approximately 1,848 acres
of Bureau of Land Management land
identified on the Map as ``To Carson
City for Parks and Public Purposes'';
and
(iv) the approximately 75 acres of
City land in which the Bureau of Land
Management has a reversionary interest
that is identified on the Map as
``Reversionary Interest of the United
States Released''.
(3) Conditions.--
(A) Consideration.--Before the conveyance of
the 62-acre Bernhard parcel to the City, the
City shall deposit in the special account
established by subsection (e)(2)(A) an amount
equal to 25 percent of the difference between--
(i) the amount for which the Bernhard
parcel was purchased by the City on
July 18, 2001; and
(ii) the amount for which the
Bernhard parcel was purchased by the
Secretary on March 24, 2006.
(B) Conservation easement.--As a condition of
the conveyance of the land described in
paragraph (2)(B)(ii), the Secretary, in
consultation with Carson City and affected
local interests, shall reserve a perpetual
conservation easement to the land to protect,
preserve, and enhance the conservation values
of the land, consistent with paragraph (4)(B).
(C) Costs.--Any costs relating to the
conveyance under paragraph (1), including any
costs for surveys and other administrative
costs, shall be paid by the recipient of the
land being conveyed.
(4) Use of land.--
(A) Natural areas.--
(i) In general.--Except as provided
in clause (ii), the land described in
paragraph (2)(B)(i) shall be managed by
the City to maintain undeveloped open
space and to preserve the natural
characteristics of the land in
perpetuity.
(ii) Exception.--Notwithstanding
clause (i), the City may--
(I) conduct projects on the
land to reduce fuels;
(II) construct and maintain
trails, trailhead facilities,
and any infrastructure on the
land that is required for
municipal water and flood
management activities; and
(III) maintain or reconstruct
any improvements on the land
that are in existence on the
date of enactment of this Act.
(B) Silver saddle ranch and carson river
area.--
(i) In general.--Except as provided
in clause (ii), the land described in
paragraph (2)(B)(ii) shall--
(I) be managed by the City to
protect and enhance the Carson
River, the floodplain and
surrounding upland, and
important wildlife habitat; and
(II) be used for undeveloped
open space, passive recreation,
customary agricultural
practices, and wildlife
protection.
(ii) Exception.--Notwithstanding
clause (i), the City may--
(I) construct and maintain
trails and trailhead facilities
on the land;
(II) conduct projects on the
land to reduce fuels;
(III) maintain or reconstruct
any improvements on the land
that are in existence on the
date of enactment of this Act;
and
(IV) allow the use of
motorized vehicles on
designated roads, trails, and
areas in the south end of
Prison Hill.
(C) Parks and public purposes.--The land
described in paragraph (2)(B)(iii) shall be
managed by the City for--
(i) undeveloped open space; and
(ii) 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.).
(D) Reversionary Interest.--
(i) Release.--The reversionary
interest described in paragraph
(2)(B)(iv) shall terminate on the date
of enactment of this Act.
(ii) Conveyance by city.--
(I) In general.--If the City
sells, leases, or otherwise
conveys any portion of the land
described in paragraph
(2)(B)(iv), the sale, lease, or
conveyance of land shall be--
(aa) through a
competitive bidding
process; and
(bb) except as
provided in subclause
(II), for not less than
fair market value.
(II) Conveyance to government
or nonprofit.--A sale, lease,
or conveyance of land described
in paragraph (2)(B)(iv) to the
Federal Government, a State
government, a unit of local
government, or a nonprofit
organization shall be for
consideration in an amount
equal to the price established
by the Secretary of the
Interior under section 2741 of
title 43, Code of Federal
Regulation (or successor
regulations).
(III) Disposition of
proceeds.--The gross proceeds
from the sale, lease, or
conveyance of land under
subclause (I) shall be
distributed in accordance with
subsection (e)(1).
(E) Sale or lease of land to third parties.--
The City may enter into an agreement to sell,
lease, or otherwise convey all or part of the
land described in subparagraph (D) to third
parties for economic development, 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.).
(5) Reversion.--If land conveyed under paragraph (1)
is used in a manner that is inconsistent with the uses
described in subparagraph (A), (B), (C), or (D) of
paragraph (4), the land shall, at the discretion of the
Secretary, revert to the United States.
(6) Miscellaneous provisions.--
(A) In general.--On conveyance of the non-
Federal land under paragraph (1) to the
Secretary of Agriculture, the non-Federal land
shall--
(i) become part of the Humboldt-
Toiyabe National Forest; and
(ii) be administered in accordance
with the laws (including the
regulations) and rules generally
applicable to the National Forest
System.
(B) Management plan.--The Secretary of
Agriculture, in consultation with the City and
other interested parties, may develop and
implement a management plan for National Forest
System land that ensures the protection and
stabilization of the National Forest System
land to minimize the impacts of flooding on the
City.
(7) Conveyance to bureau of land management.--
(A) In general.--If the City offers to convey
to the United States title to the non-Federal
land described in subparagraph (B) that is
acceptable to the Secretary of the Interior,
the land shall, at the discretion of the
Secretary, be conveyed to the United States.
(B) Description of land.--The non-Federal
land referred to in subparagraph (A) is the
approximately 46 acres of land administered by
the City and identified on the Map as ``To
Bureau of Land Management''.
(C) Costs.--Any costs relating to the
conveyance under subparagraph (A), including
any costs for surveys and other administrative
costs, shall be paid by the Secretary of the
Interior.
(c) Transfer of Administrative Jurisdiction From the Forest
Service to the Bureau of Land Management.--
(1) In general.--Administrative jurisdiction over the
approximately 50 acres of Forest Service land
identified on the Map as ``Parcel #1'' is transferred,
from the Secretary of Agriculture to the Secretary of
the Interior.
(2) Costs.--Any costs relating to the transfer under
paragraph (1), including any costs for surveys and
other administrative costs, shall be paid by the
Secretary of the Interior.
(3) Use of land.--
(A) Right-of-way.--Not later than 120 days
after the date of enactment of this Act, the
Secretary of the Interior shall grant to the
City a right-of-way for the maintenance of
flood management facilities located on the
land.
(B) Disposal.--The land referred to in
paragraph (1) shall be disposed of in
accordance with subsection (d).
(C) Disposition of proceeds.--The gross
proceeds from the disposal of land under
subparagraph (B) shall be distributed in
accordance with subsection (e)(1).
(d) Disposal of Carson City Land.--
(1) In general.--Notwithstanding sections 202 and 203
of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976
(43 U.S.C. 1712, 1713), the Secretary of the Interior
shall, in accordance with that Act, this subsection,
and other applicable law, and subject to valid existing
rights, conduct sales of the Federal land described in
paragraph (2) to qualified bidders.
(2) Description of land.--The Federal land referred
to in paragraph (1) is--
(A) the approximately 108 acres of Bureau of
Land Management land identified as ``Lands for
Disposal'' on the Map; and
(B) the approximately 50 acres of land
identified as ``Parcel #1'' on the Map.
(3) Compliance with local planning and zoning laws.--
Before a sale of Federal land under paragraph (1), the
City shall submit to the Secretary a certification that
qualified bidders have agreed to comply with--
(A) City zoning ordinances; and
(B) any master plan for the area approved by
the City.
(4) Method of sale; consideration.--The sale of
Federal land under paragraph (1) shall be--
(A) consistent with subsections (d) and (f)
of section 203 of the Federal Land Policy and
Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1713);
(B) unless otherwise determined by the
Secretary, through a competitive bidding
process; and
(C) for not less than fair market value.
(5) Withdrawal.--
(A) In general.--Subject to valid existing
rights and except as provided in subparagraph
(B), the Federal land described in paragraph
(2) is withdrawn from--
(i) all forms of entry and
appropriation under the public land
laws;
(ii) location, entry, and patent
under the mining laws; and
(iii) operation of the mineral
leasing and geothermal leasing laws.
(B) Exception.--Subparagraph (A)(i) shall not
apply to sales made consistent with this
subsection.
[(6) Deadline for sale.--
[(A) In general.--Except as provided in
subparagraph (B), not later than 1 year after
the date of enactment of this Act, if there is
a qualified bidder for the land described in
subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (2), the
Secretary of the Interior shall offer the land
for sale to the qualified bidder.
[(B) Postponement; exclusion from sale.--
[(i) Request by carson city for
postponement or exclusion.--At the
request of the City, the Secretary
shall postpone or exclude from the sale
under subparagraph (A) all or a portion
of the land described in subparagraphs
(A) and (B) of paragraph (2).
[(ii) Indefinite postponement.--
Unless specifically requested by the
City, a postponement under clause (i)
shall not be indefinite.]
(6) Deadline for sale.--Not later than 2 years after
the date of the enactment of the Northern Nevada
Economic Development and Conservation Act of 2024, if
there is a qualified bidder(s) for the land described
in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (2), the
Secretary of the Interior shall offer the land for sale
to the highest qualified bidder.
(e) Disposition of proceeds.--
(1) In general.--Of the proceeds from the sale of
land under subsections (b)(4)(D)(ii) and (d)(1)--
(A) 5 percent shall be paid directly to the
State for use in the general education program
of the State; and
(B) the remainder shall be deposited in a
special account in the Treasury of the United
States, to be known as the ``Carson City
Special Account'', and shall be available
without further appropriation to the Secretary
until expended to--
(i) reimburse costs incurred by the
Bureau of Land Management for preparing
for the sale of the Federal land
described in subsection (d)(2),
including the costs of--
(I) surveys and appraisals;
and
(II) compliance with--
(aa) the National
Environmental Policy
Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C.
4321 et seq.); and
(bb) sections 202 and
203 of the Federal Land
Policy and Management
Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C.
1712, 1713);
(ii) reimburse costs incurred by the
Bureau of Land Management and Forest
Service for preparing for, and carrying
out, the transfers of land to be held
in trust by the United States under
subsection (h)(1); and
(iii) acquire environmentally
sensitive land or an interest in
environmentally sensitive land in the
City.
(2) Silver saddle endowment account.--
(A) Establishment.--There is established in
the Treasury of the United States a special
account, to be known as the ``Silver Saddle
Endowment Account'', consisting of such amounts
as are deposited under subsection (b)(3)(A).
(B) Availability of amounts.--Amounts
deposited in the account established by
paragraph (1) shall be available to the
Secretary, without further appropriation, for
the oversight and enforcement of the
conservation easement established under
subsection (b)(3)(B).
(f) Urban Interface.--
(1) In general.--Except as otherwise provided in this
section and subject to valid existing rights, the
Federal land described in paragraph (2) is permanently
withdrawn from--
(A) all forms of entry and appropriation
under the public land laws and mining laws;
(B) location and patent under the mining
laws; and
(C) operation of the mineral laws, geothermal
leasing laws, and mineral material laws.
(2) Description of land.--The land referred to in
paragraph (1) consists of approximately 19,747 acres,
which is identified on the Map as ``Urban Interface
Withdrawal''.
(3) Incorporation of acquired land and interests.--
Any land or interest in land within the boundaries of
the land described in paragraph (2) that is acquired by
the United States after the date of enactment of this
Act shall be withdrawn in accordance with this
subsection.
(4) Off-highway vehicle management.--Until the date
on which the Secretary, in consultation with the State,
the City, and any other interested persons, completes a
transportation plan for Federal land in the City, the
use of motorized and mechanical vehicles on Federal
land within the City shall be limited to roads and
trails in existence on the date of enactment of this
Act unless the use of the vehicles is needed--
(A) for administrative purposes; or
(B) to respond to an emergency.
(g) Availability of funds.--Section 4(e) 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--
(1) in paragraph (3)(A)(iv), by striking ``Clark,
Lincoln, and White Pine Counties and Washoe County
(subject to paragraph 4))'' and inserting ``Clark,
Lincoln, and White Pine Counties and Washoe County
(subject to paragraph 4)) and Carson City (subject to
paragraph (5))'';
(2) in paragraph (3)(A)(v), by striking ``Clark,
Lincoln, and White Pine Counties'' and inserting
``Clark, Lincoln, and White Pine Counties and Carson
City (subject to paragraph (5))'';
(3) in paragraph (4), by striking ``2011'' and
inserting ``2015''; and
(4) by adding at the end the following:
``(5) Limitation for carson city.--Carson City shall
be eligible to nominate for expenditure amounts to
acquire land or an interest in land for parks or
natural areas and for conservation initiatives--
``(A) adjacent to the Carson River; or
``(B) within the floodplain of the Carson
River.''.
(h) Transfer of Land To Be Held in Trust for Washoe Tribe.--
(1) In general.--Subject to valid existing rights,
all right, title, and interest of the United States in
and to the land described in paragraph (2)--
(A) shall be held in trust by the United
States for the benefit and use of the Tribe;
and
(B) shall be part of the reservation of the
Tribe.
(2) Description of land.--The land referred to in
paragraph (1) consists of approximately 293 acres,
which is identified on the Map as ``To Washoe Tribe''.
(3) Survey.--Not later than 180 days after the date
of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture
shall complete a survey of the boundary lines to
establish the boundaries of the land taken into trust
under paragraph (1).
(4) Use of land.--
(A) Gaming.--Land taken into trust under
paragraph (1) shall not be eligible, or
considered to have been taken into trust, for
class II gaming or class III gaming (as those
terms are defined in section 4 of the Indian
Gaming Regulatory Act (25 U.S.C. 2703)).
(B) Trust land for ceremonial use and
conservation.--With respect to the use of the
land taken into trust under paragraph (1) that
is above the 5,200
(i) shall limit the use of the land
to--
(I) traditional and customary
uses; and
(II) stewardship conservation
for the benefit of the Tribe;
and
(ii) shall not permit any--
(I) permanent residential or
recreational development on the
land; or
(II) commercial use of the
land, including commercial
development or gaming.
(C) Trust land for commercial and residential
use.--With respect to the use of the land taken
into trust under paragraph (1), the Tribe shall
limit the use of the land below the 5,200
(i) traditional and customary uses;
(ii) stewardship conservation for the
benefit of the Tribe; and
(iii)(I) residential or recreational
development; or
(II) commercial use.
(D) Thinning; landscape restoration.--With
respect to the land taken into trust under
paragraph (1), the Secretary of Agriculture, in
consultation and coordination with the Tribe,
may carry out any thinning and other landscape
restoration activities on the land that is
beneficial to the Tribe and the Forest Service.
(i) Correction of Skunk Harbor Conveyance.--
(1) Purpose.--The purpose of this subsection is to
amend Public Law 108-67 (117 Stat. 880) to make a
technical correction relating to the land conveyance
authorized under that Act.
(2) Technical correction.--Section 2 of Public Law
108-67 (117 Stat. 880) is amended--
(A) by striking ``Subject to'' and inserting
the following:
``(a) In general.--Subject to'';
(B) in subsection (a) (as designated by
paragraph (1)), by striking ``the parcel'' and
all that follows through the period at the end
and inserting the following:`` and to
approximately 23 acres of land identified as
`Parcel A' on the map entitled `Skunk Harbor
Conveyance Correction' and dated September 12,
2008, the western boundary of which is the low
water line of Lake Tahoe at elevation 6,223.0
``(C) by adding at the end the following:
``(b) Survey and legal description.--
``(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the
date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary of
Agriculture shall complete a survey and legal
description of the boundary lines to establish the
boundaries of the trust land.
``(2) Technical corrections.--The Secretary may
correct any technical errors in the survey or legal
description completed under paragraph (1).
``(c) Public Access and Use.--Nothing in this Act prohibits
any approved general public access (through existing easements
or by boat) to, or use of, land remaining within the Lake Tahoe
Basin Management Unit after the conveyance of the land to the
Secretary of the Interior, in trust for the Tribe, under
subsection (a), including access to, and use of, the beach and
shoreline areas adjacent to the portion of land conveyed under
that subsection.''.
(3) Date of trust status.--The trust land described
in section 2(a) of Public Law 108-67 (117 Stat. 880)
shall be considered to be taken into trust as of August
1, 2003.
(4) Transfer.--The Secretary of the Interior, acting
on behalf of and for the benefit of the Tribe, shall
transfer to the Secretary of Agriculture administrative
jurisdiction over the land identified as ``Parcel B''
on the map entitled ``Skunk Harbor Conveyance
Correction'' and dated September 12, 2008.
(j) Agreement With Forest Service.--The Secretary of
Agriculture, in consultation with the Tribe, shall develop and
implement a cooperative agreement that ensures regular access
by members of the Tribe and other people in the community of
the Tribe across National Forest System land from the City to
Lake Tahoe for cultural and religious purposes.
(k) Artifact Collection.--
(1) Notice.--At least 180 days before conducting any
ground disturbing activities on the land identified as
``Parcel #2'' on the Map, the City shall notify the
Tribe of the proposed activities to provide the Tribe
with adequate time to inventory and collect any
artifacts in the affected area.
(2) Authorized activities.--On receipt of notice
under paragraph (1), the Tribe may collect and possess
any artifacts relating to the Tribe in the land
identified as ``Parcel #2'' on the Map.
(l) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to
be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this
section.
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CARL LEVIN AND HOWARD P. BUCK MCKEON NATIONAL
DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015
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DIVISION B--MILITARY CONSTRUCTION
AUTHORIZATIONS
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TITLE XXX--NATURAL RESOURCES
RELATED GENERAL PROVISIONS
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Subtitle A--Land Conveyances and Related Matters
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SEC. 3009. NORTHERN NEVADA LAND CONVEYANCES.
(a) Land Conveyance to Yerington, Nevada.--
(1) Definitions.--In this subsection:
(A) City.--The term ``City'' means the city
of Yerington, Nevada.
(B) Federal land.--The term ``Federal land''
means the land located in Lyon County and
Mineral County, Nevada, that is identified on
the map as ``City of Yerington Sustainable
Development Conveyance Lands''.
(C) Map.--The term ``map'' means the map
entitled ``Yerington Land Conveyance'' and
dated December 19, 2012.
(D) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means
the Secretary of the Interior.
(2) Conveyances of land to city of yerington,
nevada.--
(A) In general.--Not later than 180 days
after the date of enactment of this Act,
subject to valid existing rights and to such
terms and conditions as the Secretary
determines to be necessary 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 City, subject
to the agreement of the City, all right, title,
and interest of the United States in and to the
Federal land identified on the map.
(B) Appraisal to determine fair market
value.--The Secretary shall determine the fair
market value of the Federal land to be
conveyed--
(i) in accordance with the Federal
Land Policy and Management Act of 1976
(43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.); and
(ii) based on an appraisal that is
conducted in accordance with--
(I) the Uniform Appraisal
Standards for Federal Land
Acquisition; and
(II) the Uniform Standards of
Professional Appraisal
Practice.
(C) Availability of map.--The map shall be on
file and available for public inspection in the
appropriate offices of the Bureau of Land
Management.
(D) Applicable law.--Beginning on the date on
which the Federal land is conveyed to the City,
the development of and conduct of activities on
the Federal land shall be subject to all
applicable Federal laws (including
regulations).
(E) Costs.--As a condition of the conveyance
of the Federal land under subparagraph (A), the
City shall pay--
(i) an amount equal to the appraised
value determined in accordance with
subparagraph (B); and
(ii) all costs related to the
conveyance, including all surveys,
appraisals, and other administrative
costs associated with the conveyance of
the Federal land to the City under
subparagraph (A).
(3) Native american cultural and religious uses.--
Nothing in this subsection alters or diminishes the
treaty rights of any Indian tribe.
(b) Conveyance of Certain Federal Land to City of Carlin,
Nevada.--
(1) Definitions.--In this subsection:
(A) City.--The term ``City'' means the City
of Carlin, Nevada.
(B) Federal land.--The term ``Federal land''
means the approximately 1,329 acres of land
located in the City of Carlin, Nevada, that is
identified on the map as ``Carlin Selected
Parcels''.
(C) Map.--The term ``map'' means the map
entitled ``Proposed Carlin, Nevada Land Sales''
map dated October 25, 2013.
(D) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means
the Secretary of the Interior.
(2) Conveyance.--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 the City all right, title,
and interest of the United States to and in the Federal
land.
(3) Consideration.--As consideration for the
conveyance authorized under paragraph (2), the City
shall pay to the Secretary an amount equal to the
appraised value of the Federal land, as determined
under paragraph (4).
(4) Appraisal.--The Secretary shall conduct an
appraisal of the Federal land in accordance with--
(A) the Uniform Standards for Federal Land
Acquisitions; and
(B) the Uniform Standards of Professional
Appraisal Practice.
(5) Availability of map.--The map shall be on file
and available for public inspection in the appropriate
offices of the Bureau of Land Management.
(6) Costs.--At closing for the conveyance authorized
under paragraph (2) the City shall pay or reimburse the
Secretary, as appropriate, for the reasonable
transaction and administrative personnel costs
associated with the conveyance authorized under such
paragraph, including the costs of title searches, maps,
and boundary and cadastral surveys.
(7) Release of united states.--Upon making the
conveyance under paragraph (2), notwithstanding any
other provision of law, the United States is released
from any and all liabilities or claims of any kind or
nature arising from the presence, release, or threat of
release of any hazardous substance, pollutant,
contaminant, petroleum product (or derivative of a
petroleum product of any kind), solid waste, mine
materials or mining related features (including
tailings, overburden, waste rock, mill remnants, pits,
or other hazards resulting from the presence of mining
related features) on the Federal land in existence on
or before the date of the conveyance.
(8) Withdrawal.--Subject to valid existing rights,
the Federal land identified for conveyance shall be
withdrawn from all forms of--
(A) entry, appropriation, or disposal under
the public land laws;
(B) location, entry, and patent under the
mining laws; and
(C) disposition under the mineral leasing,
mineral materials and geothermal leasing laws.
(c) Conveyance to the City of Fernley, Nevada.--
(1) Definitions.--In this subsection:
(A) City.--The term ``City'' means the city
of Fernley, Nevada.
(B) Federal land.--The term ``Federal land''
means the land located in the City that is
identified as ``Proposed Sale Parcels'' on the
map.
(C) Map.--The term ``map'' means the map
entitled ``Proposed Fernley, Nevada, Land
Sales'' and dated January 25, 2013.
(D) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means
the Secretary of the Interior.
(2) Conveyance authorized.--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), not later than 180 days after the date on which
the Secretary receives a request from the City for the
conveyance of the Federal land, the Secretary shall
convey to the City, without consideration, all right,
title, and interest of the United States to and in the
Federal land.
(3) Use of conveyed land.--
(A) In general.--The Federal land conveyed
under paragraph (2)--
(i) may be used by the City for any
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.); and
(ii) shall not be disposed of by the
City.
(B) Reversion.--If the City ceases to use a
parcel of the Federal land conveyed under
paragraph (2) in accordance with subparagraph
(A)--
(i) title to the parcel shall revert
to the Secretary, at the option of the
Secretary; and
(ii) the City shall be responsible
for any reclamation necessary to revert
the parcel to the United States.
(4) Availability of map.--The map shall be on file
and available for public inspection in the appropriate
offices of the Bureau of Land Management.
(5) Reservation of easements and rights-of-way.--The
City and the Commissioner of Reclamation may retain
easements or rights-of-way on the Federal land to be
conveyed, including easements or rights-of-way that the
Commissioner of Reclamation determines are necessary to
carry out--
(A) the operation and maintenance of the
Truckee Canal Irrigation District Canal; or
(B) the Newlands Project.
(6) Costs.--At closing for the conveyance authorized
under paragraph (2), the City shall pay or reimburse
the Secretary, as appropriate, for the reasonable
transaction and administrative personnel costs
associated with the conveyance authorized under that
paragraph, including the costs of title searches, maps,
and boundary and cadastral surveys.
(7) Release of united states.--On conveyance of the
Federal land under paragraph (2), notwithstanding any
other provision of law, the United States is released
from any and all liabilities or claims of any kind or
nature arising from the presence, release, or threat of
release of any hazardous substance, pollutant,
contaminant, petroleum product (or derivative of a
petroleum product of any kind), solid waste, mine
materials, or mining related features (including
tailings, overburden, waste rock, mill remnants, pits,
or other hazards resulting from the presence of mining
related features) on the Federal land in existence
before or on the date of the conveyance.
(8) Acquisition of federal reversionary interest.--
(A) Request.--After the date of conveyance of
the Federal land under paragraph (2), the City
may submit to the Secretary a request to
acquire the Federal reversionary interest in
all or any portion of the Federal land.
(B) Appraisal.--
(i) In general.--Not later than 180
days after the date of receipt of a
request under subparagraph (A), the
Secretary shall complete an appraisal
of the Federal reversionary interest in
the Federal land requested by the City
under that subparagraph.
(ii) Requirement.--The appraisal
under clause (i) shall be completed in
accordance with--
(I) the Uniform Appraisal
Standards for Federal Land
Acquisitions; and
(II) the Uniform Standards of
Professional Appraisal
Practice.
(C) Conveyance required.--If, by the date
that is 1 year after the date of completion of
the appraisal under subparagraph (B), the City
submits to the Secretary an offer to acquire
the Federal reversionary requested under
subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall, not
later than the date that is 30 days after the
date on which the offer is submitted, convey to
the City the reversionary interest covered by
the offer.
(D) Consideration.--As consideration for the
conveyance of the Federal reversionary interest
under subparagraph (C), the City shall pay to
the Secretary an amount equal to the appraised
value of the Federal reversionary interest, as
determined under subparagraph (B).
(E) Costs of conveyance.--As a condition of
the conveyance under subparagraph (C), all
costs associated with the conveyance (including
the cost of the appraisal under subparagraph
(B)), shall be paid by the City.
(d) Conveyance of Federal Land, Storey County, Nevada.--
(1) Definitions.--In this subsection:
(A) County.--The term ``County'' means Storey
County, Nevada.
(B) Federal land.--The term ``Federal land''
means the land generally depicted as ``Federal
land'' on the map[.]; and the land generally
depicted as ``BLM Owned County Request
Transfer'' on the map entitled ``Restoring
Storey County'', dated October 22, 2020.
(C) Map.--The term ``map'' means the map
entitled ``Storey County Land Conveyance'' and
dated June 6, 2018.
(D) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means
the Secretary of the Interior.
(2) Conveyance to county.--
(A) Conveyance.--
(i) In general.--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 the County, by
quitclaim deed, all surface rights of
the United States in and to the Federal
land, including any improvements on the
Federal land, in accordance with this
paragraph.
(ii) Reservation of rights.--All
mineral and geothermal rights in and to
the Federal land are reserved to the
United States.
(B) Valid mining claims.--With respect to any
Federal land subject to a valid mining claim,
the Secretary shall--
(i) reserve the mineral rights in and
to the Federal land; and
(ii) otherwise convey, without
consideration, the remaining right,
title, and interest of the United
States in and to the Federal land
(including improvements).
(3) Recipients.--
(A) In general.--In the case of Federal land
conveyed under paragraph (2)(B)(ii) for which a
valid interest is proven by 1 or more
individuals in accordance with chapter 244.2825
of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the County
shall reconvey the property to the 1 or more
individuals by appropriate deed or other legal
conveyance in accordance with that chapter.
(B) Authority of county.--The County shall
not be required to recognize a claim under this
paragraph that is submitted on a date that is
later than 5 years after the date of enactment
of this Act.
(4) Valid existing rights.--The conveyance of Federal
land under paragraph (2) shall be subject to valid
existing rights, including any easement or other right-
of-way or lease in existence as of the date of the
conveyance.
(5) Withdrawals.--Subject to valid rights in
existence on the date of enactment of this Act, and
except as otherwise provided in this Act, the Federal
land is withdrawn from--
(A) all forms of entry, appropriation, and
disposal under the public land laws;
(B) location, entry, and patent under the
mining laws; and
(C) disposition under all laws pertaining to
mineral and geothermal leasing or mineral
materials.
(6) Survey.--The exterior boundary of the Federal
land to be conveyed by the United States under
paragraph (2) shall be sufficiently surveyed as a whole
to legally describe the land for patent conveyance.
(7) Release.--On completion of the conveyance of the
Federal land under paragraph (2), the United States
shall be relieved from liability for, and shall be held
harmless from, any claim arising from the presence of
an improvement or material on the Federal land.
(8) Sense of congress regarding deadline for review
and conveyances.--It is the sense of Congress that the
conveyance under paragraph (2) should be completed by
not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of
the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and
Recreation Act.
(9) Availability of map.--The map shall be on file
and available for public inspection in the appropriate
offices of the Bureau of Land Management.
(e) Elko Motocross Land Conveyance.--
(1) Definitions.--In this subsection:
(A) County.--The term ``county'' means the
county of Elko, Nevada.
(B) Map.--The term ``map'' means the map
entitled ``Elko Motocross Park'' and dated
April 19, 2013.
(C) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means
the Secretary of the Interior, acting through
the Director of the Bureau of Land Management.
(2) Authorization of conveyance.--As soon as
practicable after the date of enactment of this Act,
subject to valid existing rights and the provisions of
this subsection, if requested by the county 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 paragraph
(3).
(3) Description of land.--The land referred to in
paragraph (2) consists of approximately 275 acres of
land managed by the Bureau of Land Management, Elko
District, Nevada, as generally depicted on the map as
``Elko Motocross Park''.
(4) 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
subsection.
(B) Minor errors.--The Secretary may correct
any minor error in the map or 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.
(5) Use of conveyed land.--The land conveyed under
this subsection shall be used only as a motocross,
bicycle, off-highway vehicle, or stock car racing area,
or for 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.).
(6) Administrative costs.--The Secretary shall
require the county to pay all 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 paragraph (3).
(f) Land to Be Held in Trust for the Te-moak Tribe of Western
Shoshone Indians of Nevada (Elko Band).--
(1) Definitions.--In this subsection:
(A) Map.--The term ``map'' means the map
entitled ``Te-moak Tribal Land Expansion'' and
dated April 19, 2013.
(B) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means
the Secretary of the Interior, acting through
the Director of the Bureau of Land Management.
(C) Tribe.--The term ``Tribe'' means the Te-
moak Tribe of Western Shoshone Indians of
Nevada (Elko Band).
(2) Land to be held in trust.--Subject to valid
existing rights, all right, title, and interest of the
United States in and to the land described in paragraph
(3)--
(A) shall be held in trust by the United
States for the benefit and use of the Tribe;
and
(B) shall be part of the reservation of the
Tribe.
(3) Description of land.--The land referred to in
paragraph (2) is the approximately 373 acres of land
administered by the Bureau of Land Management, as
generally depicted on the map as ``Expansion Area''.
(4) Map.--The map shall be on file and available for
public inspection in the appropriate offices of the
Bureau of Land Management.
(5) Survey.--Not later than 180 days after the date
of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall complete
a survey of the boundary lines to establish the
boundaries of the land taken into trust under paragraph
(2).
(6) Use of trust land.--
(A) Gaming.--Land taken into trust under
paragraph (2) shall not be eligible, or
considered to have been taken into trust, for
class II gaming or class III gaming (as those
terms are defined in section 4 of the Indian
Gaming Regulatory Act (25 U.S.C. 2703)).
(B) General uses.--
(i) In general.--The Tribe shall use
the land taken into trust under
paragraph (2) only for--
(I) traditional and customary
uses;
(II) stewardship conservation
for the benefit of the Tribe;
or
(III) residential or
recreational development.
(ii) Other uses.--If the Tribe uses
any portion of the land taken into
trust under paragraph (2) for a purpose
other than a purpose described in
clause (i), the Tribe shall pay to the
Secretary an amount that is equal to
the fair market value of the portion of
the land, as determined by an
appraisal.
(C) Thinning; landscape restoration.--With
respect to the land taken into trust under
paragraph (2), the Secretary, in consultation
and coordination with the Tribe, may carry out
any fuels reduction and other landscape
restoration activities on the land that is
beneficial to the Tribe and the Bureau of Land
Management.
(g) Naval Air Station Fallon Land Conveyance.--
(1) Transfer of department of the interior land.--
(A) In general.--Not later than 180 days
after the date of enactment of this Act, the
Secretary of the Interior shall transfer to the
Secretary of the Navy, without reimbursement,
the Federal land described in subparagraph (B).
(B) Description of federal land.--The Federal
land referred to in subparagraph (A) is the
parcel of approximately 400 acres of land under
the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the
Interior that--
(i) is adjacent to Naval Air Station
Fallon in Churchill County, Nevada; and
(ii) was withdrawn under Public Land
Order 6834 (NV-943-4214-10; N-37875).
(C) Management.--On transfer of the Federal
land described under subparagraph (B) to the
Secretary of the Navy, the Secretary of the
Navy shall have full jurisdiction, custody, and
control of the Federal land.
(2) Water rights.--
(A) Water rights.--Nothing in this subsection
shall be construed--
(i) to establish a reservation in
favor of the United States with respect
to any water or water right on land
transferred by this subsection; or
(ii) to authorize the appropriation
of water on land transferred by this
subsection except in accordance with
applicable State law.
(B) Effect on previously acquired or reserved
water rights.--This subsection shall not be
construed to affect any water rights acquired
or reserved by the United States before the
date of enactment of this Act.
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ADDITIONAL VIEWS
H.R. 3173, the Northern Nevada Economic Development and
Conservation Act of 2023, is an extensive legislative package
aimed at addressing a range of public land issues in Northern
Nevada. The bill proposes land conveyances to several entities,
including Douglas County, Pershing County, Carson City, the
City of Fernley, the City of Sparks, and the Incline Village
General Improvement District. Additionally, it includes
provisions to direct the proceeds from land sales toward
specific activities, facilitate the transfer of land into trust
for the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California, authorize a
right-of-way for the GreenLink Transmission Line, and allow the
conveyance of additional land previously designated for public
purposes. In total, H.R. 3173 seeks to convey at least 9,500
acres of federal land for various public uses and directs the
sale or exchange of up to approximately 356,100 acres.
As originally introduced, the bill also aimed to designate
nearly 150,000 acres of wilderness in northern Nevada and
impose a moratorium on oil and gas leasing across more than
300,000 acres of the Ruby Mountains in Elko County. Balancing
conservation with development on U.S. public lands is a complex
challenge that requires careful consideration of both
environmental protection and economic growth. Public lands are
valuable assets owned by all Americans, and their responsible
management involves safeguarding essential ecosystems, wildlife
habitats, and cultural heritage, while also encouraging
sustainable development that benefits local communities and
economies.
H.R. 3173 was initially introduced as a genuine effort to
strike this balance in Northern Nevada. Despite this branding,
an amendment in the nature of a substitute (ANS) led by Chair
Westerman was adopted at markup to remove all of the federal
conservation designations and any semblance of balance between
these two equally important priorities. Committee Democrats
appreciate that the ANS incorporated a significant amount of
technical feedback provided by the Department of the Interior.
These updates address many of the concerns regarding map
inconsistencies and the potential for resource conflicts.
However, H.R. 3173 has always been sold as a trade-off on both
sides of the ledger. That is no longer the case. Committee
Republican opposition to conservation designations at a
meaningful scale has unfortunately turned this bill into a one-
sided affair.
One glaring example of the lack of balance and outstanding
concerns regarding the future management of public land can be
found in Sec. 614, which would authorize the sale at fair
market value of certain encumbered land to ``the owner of a
mining claim, millsite, or tunnel site located on a portion of
the encumbered land.'' The land identified on the map as
encumbered appears to be classified by the Bureau of Land
Management as suitable or available for disposal. However, all
of the land is adjacent to active mining operations, which
means that this sale of these lands is effectively an end run
around the long-standing mining patent moratorium. This would
facilitate a broad expansion of mining activity without any
federal review or a guarantee of a fair return for the American
taxpayer.
Sec. 614 is just one example of how H.R. 3173 would
significantly impact the administration of public lands in
Northern Nevada, and a reminder of the importance of striking a
balance between conservation and development on public lands.
The House Committee on Natural Resources plays a critical role
in ensuring that federal lands are managed in a fair and
equitable manner. Unfortunately, H.R. 3173, as reported, misses
the mark.
Raul M. Grijalva,
Ranking Member.
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