[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
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[S. 3593 Introduced in Senate (IS)]
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118th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. 3593
To provide for economic development and conservation in Washoe County,
Nevada, and for other purposes.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
January 16, 2024
Ms. Rosen introduced the following bill; which was read twice and
referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
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A BILL
To provide for economic development and conservation in Washoe County,
Nevada, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.
(a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Truckee Meadows
Public Lands Management Act''.
(b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents for this Act is as
follows:
Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.
Sec. 2. Definitions.
TITLE I--PUBLIC PURPOSE CONVEYANCE AND DISPOSAL
Sec. 101. Land conveyances.
Sec. 102. Sale of certain Federal land.
TITLE II--TRIBAL TRUST LAND
Sec. 201. Transfer of land to be held in trust for the Pyramid Lake
Paiute Tribe.
Sec. 202. Transfer of land to be held in trust for the Reno-Sparks
Indian Colony.
Sec. 203. Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Tribal fee land to be held in
trust.
Sec. 204. Transfer of land to be held in trust for the Washoe Tribe of
Nevada and California.
Sec. 205. Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California Tribal fee land to be
held in trust.
TITLE III--WILDERNESS
Sec. 301. Additions to the National Wilderness Preservation System.
Sec. 302. Administration.
Sec. 303. Wildlife management.
Sec. 304. Release of wilderness study areas.
TITLE IV--VOLUNTARY DONATION OF GRAZING PERMITS AND LEASES
Sec. 401. Voluntary donation of grazing permits and leases.
TITLE V--NATIONAL CONSERVATION AREAS
Sec. 501. Purpose.
Sec. 502. Establishment.
Sec. 503. Management.
TITLE VI--WITHDRAWAL OF CERTAIN LAND
Sec. 601. Withdrawals.
SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS.
In this Act:
(1) Conservation area.--The term ``Conservation Area''
means a conservation area established by section 502.
(2) County.--The term ``County'' means Washoe County,
Nevada.
(3) Indian tribe.--The term ``Indian Tribe'' has the
meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self-
Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304).
(4) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary
of the Interior.
(5) Secretary concerned.--The term ``Secretary concerned''
means--
(A) the Secretary, with respect to land under the
jurisdiction of the Secretary; and
(B) the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through
the Chief of the Forest Service, with respect to
National Forest System land.
(6) State.--The term ``State'' means the State of Nevada.
(7) Wilderness area.--The term ``wilderness area'' means a
wilderness area designated by section 301(a).
TITLE I--PUBLIC PURPOSE CONVEYANCE AND DISPOSAL
SEC. 101. LAND CONVEYANCES.
(a) Bureau of Land Management Land Conveyance to the City of
Reno.--
(1) In general.--Notwithstanding section 202 of the Federal
Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1712), the
Secretary shall convey to the city of Reno, Nevada, subject to
valid existing rights, for no consideration, all right, title,
and interest of the United States in and to approximately 190
acres of Federal land in the State, as depicted on the map
entitled ``Truckee Meadows Public Lands Management Act: City of
Reno'' and dated December 7, 2023.
(2) Use.--The city of Reno, Nevada, shall use the Federal
land conveyed under paragraph (1) for public purposes,
including parks, effluent storage, and roadway expansion.
(3) Costs.--Any costs relating to the conveyance under
paragraph (1), including costs of surveys and administrative
costs, shall be paid by the city of Reno, Nevada.
(4) Reversion.--If a parcel of Federal land conveyed to the
city of Reno, Nevada, under paragraph (1) ceases to be used for
public recreation 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.), the parcel of Federal land shall, at the
discretion of the Secretary, revert to the United States.
(b) National Forest System Land Conveyance to the City of Reno.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Agriculture shall convey
to the city of Reno, Nevada, subject to valid existing rights,
for no consideration, all right, title, and interest of the
United States in and to approximately 12 acres of Federal land
in the State, as depicted on the map entitled ``Truckee Meadows
Public Lands Management Act: City of Reno'' and dated December
7, 2023.
(2) Use.--The city of Reno, Nevada, shall use the Federal
land conveyed under paragraph (1) for public purposes,
including roadway expansion.
(3) Costs.--Any costs relating to the conveyance under
paragraph (1), including costs of surveys and administrative
costs, shall be paid by the city of Reno, Nevada.
(4) Reversion.--If a parcel of Federal land conveyed to the
city of Reno, Nevada, under paragraph (1), ceases to be used
for public recreation or other public purposes, the parcel of
Federal land shall, at the discretion of the Secretary of
Agriculture, revert to the United States.
(c) Conveyance to the City of Sparks.--
(1) In general.--Notwithstanding section 202 of the Federal
Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1712), the
Secretary shall convey to the city of Sparks, Nevada, subject
to valid existing rights, for no consideration, all right,
title, and interest of the United States in and to
approximately 865 acres of Federal land in the State, as
depicted on the map entitled ``Truckee Meadows Public Lands
Management Act: City of Sparks'' and dated December 7, 2023.
(2) Use.--The city of Sparks, Nevada, shall use the Federal
land conveyed under paragraph (1) for public purposes,
including parks, open space, and cemeteries.
(3) Costs.--Any costs relating to the conveyance under
paragraph (1), including costs of surveys and administrative
costs, shall be paid by the city of Sparks, Nevada.
(4) Reversion.--If a parcel of Federal land conveyed to the
city of Sparks, Nevada, under paragraph (1) ceases to be used
for public recreation 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.), the parcel of Federal land shall, at the
discretion of the Secretary, revert to the United States.
(d) Bureau of Land Management Land Conveyance to the County.--
(1) In general.--Notwithstanding section 202 of the Federal
Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1712), the
Secretary shall convey to the County, subject to valid existing
rights, for no consideration, all right, title, and interest of
the United States in and to approximately 827 acres of Federal
land in the State, as depicted on the map entitled ``Truckee
Meadows Public Lands Management Act: Washoe County'' and dated
December 7, 2023.
(2) Use.--The County shall use the Federal land conveyed
under paragraph (1) for public purposes, including open space,
recreation, and public shooting facilities.
(3) Costs.--Any costs relating to the conveyance under
paragraph (1), including costs of surveys and administrative
costs, shall be paid by the County.
(4) Reversion.--If a parcel of Federal land conveyed to the
County under paragraph (1) ceases to be used for public
recreation 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.), the parcel of Federal land shall, at the discretion of
the Secretary, revert to the United States.
(e) National Forest System Land Conveyance to the County.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Agriculture shall convey
to the County, subject to valid existing rights, for no
consideration, all right, title, and interest of the United
States in and to approximately 100 acres of Federal land in the
State, as depicted on the map entitled ``Truckee Meadows Public
Lands Management Act: Washoe County'' and dated December 7,
2023.
(2) Use.--The County shall use the Federal land conveyed
under paragraph (1) for public purposes, including open space
and trails.
(3) Costs.--Any costs relating to the conveyance under
paragraph (1), including costs of surveys and administrative
costs, shall be paid by the County.
(4) Reversion.--If a parcel of Federal land conveyed to the
County under paragraph (1) ceases to be used for public
recreation or other public purposes, the parcel of Federal land
shall, at the discretion of the Secretary of Agriculture,
revert to the United States.
(f) Bureau of Land Management Land Conveyance to the County School
District.--
(1) In general.--Notwithstanding section 202 of the Federal
Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1712), the
Secretary shall convey to the County school district, subject
to valid existing rights, for no consideration, all right,
title, and interest of the United States in and to
approximately 345 acres of Federal land in the State, as
depicted on the map entitled ``Truckee Meadows Public Lands
Management Act: Washoe County'' and dated December 7, 2023.
(2) Use.--The County school district shall use the Federal
land conveyed under paragraph (1) for public purposes,
including public school sites.
(3) Costs.--Any costs relating to the conveyance under
paragraph (1), including costs of surveys and administrative
costs, shall be paid by the County school district.
(4) Reversion.--If a parcel of Federal land conveyed to the
County school district under paragraph (1) ceases to be used
for public recreation 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.), the parcel of Federal land shall, at the
discretion of the Secretary, revert to the United States.
(g) National Forest System Land Conveyance to the County School
District.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Agriculture shall convey
to the County school district, subject to valid existing
rights, for no consideration, all right, title, and interest of
the United States in and to approximately 25 acres of Federal
land in the State, as depicted on the map entitled ``Truckee
Meadows Public Lands Management Act: Washoe County'' and dated
December 7, 2023.
(2) Use.--The County school district shall use the Federal
land conveyed under paragraph (1) for public purposes,
including public school sites.
(3) Costs.--Any costs relating to the conveyance under
paragraph (1), including costs of surveys and administrative
costs, shall be paid by the County school district.
(4) Reversion.--If a parcel of Federal land conveyed to the
County school district under paragraph (1) ceases to be used
for public recreation or other public purposes, the parcel of
Federal land shall, at the discretion of the Secretary of
Agriculture, revert to the United States.
(h) Conveyance to Incline Village General Improvement District.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Agriculture shall convey
to Incline Village General Improvement District, Nevada,
subject to valid existing rights, for no consideration, all
right, title, and interest of the United States in and to
approximately 14 acres of Federal land in the State, as
depicted on the map entitled ``Truckee Meadows Public Lands
Management Act: Incline Village General Improvement District''
and dated December 7, 2023.
(2) Use.--The Incline Village General Improvement District,
Nevada, shall use the Federal land conveyed under paragraph (1)
for public purposes, including fire reduction activities and
open space.
(3) Costs.--Any costs relating to the conveyance under
paragraph (1), including costs of surveys and administrative
costs, shall be paid by the Incline Village General Improvement
District, Nevada.
(4) Reversion.--If a parcel of Federal land conveyed to the
Incline Village General Improvement District, Nevada, under
paragraph (1) ceases to be used for public recreation or other
public purposes, the parcel of Federal land shall, at the
discretion of the Secretary of Agriculture, revert to the
United States.
(i) Conveyance to Gerlach General Improvement District.--
(1) In general.--Notwithstanding section 202 of the Federal
Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1712), the
Secretary shall convey to the Gerlach General Improvement
District, Nevada, subject to valid existing rights, for no
consideration, all right, title, and interest of the United
States in and to approximately 60 acres of Federal land in the
State, as depicted on the map entitled ``Truckee Meadows Public
Lands Management Act: Gerlach GID'' and dated December 7, 2023.
(2) Use.--The Gerlach General Improvement District, Nevada,
shall use the Federal land conveyed under paragraph (1) for
public purposes, including an equipment and maintenance yard
and water and wastewater treatment facilities.
(3) Costs.--Any costs relating to the conveyance under
paragraph (1), including costs of surveys and administrative
costs, shall be paid by the Gerlach General Improvement
District, Nevada.
(4) Reversion.--If a parcel of Federal land conveyed to the
Gerlach General Improvement District, Nevada, under paragraph
(1) ceases to be used for public recreation 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.), the parcel of Federal
land shall, at the discretion of the Secretary, revert to the
United States.
(j) National Forest System Land Conveyance to the State.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Agriculture shall convey
to the State, subject to valid existing rights, for no
consideration, all right, title, and interest of the United
States in and to approximately 788 acres of Federal land in the
State, as depicted on the map entitled ``Truckee Meadows Public
Lands Management Act State of Nevada'' and dated December 8,
2023.
(2) Use.--The State shall use the Federal land conveyed
under paragraph (1) for public purposes, including a State
park.
(3) Costs.--Any costs relating to the conveyance under
paragraph (1), including costs of surveys and administrative
costs, shall be paid by the State.
(4) Reversion.--If a parcel of Federal land conveyed to the
State under paragraph (1) ceases to be used for public
recreation or other public purposes, the parcel of Federal land
shall, at the discretion of the Secretary of Agriculture,
revert to the United States.
(k) Conveyance to the Truckee River Flood Management Authority.--
(1) In general.--Notwithstanding section 202 of the Federal
Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1712), the
Secretary shall convey to the Truckee River Flood Management
Authority, subject to valid existing rights, for no
consideration, all right, title, and interest of the United
States in and to approximately 240 acres of Federal land in the
State, as depicted on the map entitled ``Truckee Meadows Public
Lands Management Act: Truckee River Flood Management
Authority'' and dated December 7, 2023.
(2) Use.--The Truckee River Flood Management Authority
shall use the Federal land conveyed under paragraph (1) for
public purposes, including flood mitigation and scour
protection.
(3) Costs.--Any costs relating to the conveyance under
paragraph (1), including costs of surveys and administrative
costs, shall be paid by the Truckee River Flood Management
Authority.
(4) Reversion.--If a parcel of Federal land conveyed to the
Truckee River Flood Management Authority under paragraph (1)
ceases to be used for public recreation 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.), the parcel of Federal
land shall, at the discretion of the Secretary, revert to the
United States.
(l) Conveyance to the University of Nevada, Reno.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Agriculture shall convey
to the University of Nevada, Reno, subject to valid existing
rights, for no consideration, all right, title, and interest of
the United States in and to approximately 1 acre of Federal
land, as depicted on the map entitled ``Truckee Meadows Public
Lands Management Act: University of Nevada, Reno'' and dated
December 7, 2023.
(2) Use.--The University of Nevada, Reno, shall use the
Federal land conveyed under paragraph (1) for public purposes,
including campus expansion.
(3) Costs.--Any costs relating to the conveyance under
paragraph (1), including costs of surveys and administrative
costs, shall be paid by the University of Nevada, Reno.
(4) Reversion.--If a parcel of Federal land conveyed to the
University of Nevada, Reno under paragraph (1) ceases to be
used for public recreation or other public purposes, the parcel
of Federal land shall, at the discretion of the Secretary of
Agriculture, revert to the United States.
SEC. 102. 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, in accordance with the other provisions of
that Act and any other applicable law, and subject to valid existing
rights, shall conduct sales of Federal land described in subsection (b)
and selected pursuant to subsection (c)(1) to qualified bidders.
(b) Description of Land.--The Federal land referred to in
subsection (a) is the approximately 15,860 acres of Federal land
identified as ``Nominate for Disposal'' on the map entitled ``Truckee
Meadows Public Lands Management Act: Disposal'' and dated December 7,
2023.
(c) Joint Selection Required; Determination Regarding Suitability
for Affordable Housing.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary concerned and the County
shall jointly select which parcels of the Federal land
described in subsection (b) to offer for sale under subsection
(a).
(2) Determination regarding suitability for affordable
housing.--
(A) Determination.--During the selection process
under paragraph (1), the Secretary concerned and the
County shall determine whether any parcels of Federal
land described in subsection (b) are suitable for the
purpose of affordable housing.
(B) Conveyance.--If a parcel of Federal land is
determined to be suitable for the purpose of affordable
housing under subparagraph (A), the applicable parcel
of Federal land shall be made available at less than
fair market value for affordable housing and other
purposes, in accordance with subsection (h)(1).
(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 or
region.
(e) Method of Sale.--The sale of Federal land under subsection (a)
shall be--
(1) through a competitive bidding process, unless otherwise
determined by the Secretary concerned; and
(2) for not less than fair market value.
(f) Withdrawal.--Subject to valid existing rights, the Federal land
described in subsection (b) and selected pursuant to subsection (c)(1)
is withdrawn from--
(1) all forms of entry, appropriation, or disposal under
the public land laws;
(2) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and
(3) disposition under all laws relating to mineral and
geothermal leasing or mineral materials.
(g) Deadline for Sale.--
(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), not
later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, if
there is a qualified bidder for the land described in
subsection (b) and selected under subsection (c)(1), the
Secretary concerned shall offer the land for sale to the
qualified bidder.
(2) Postponement; exclusion from sale.--At the request of
the County, the Secretary concerned shall postpone or exclude
from sale all or a portion of the land described in subsection
(b).
(h) Affordable Housing.--
(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, in consultation with the Secretary
of Housing and Urban Development, shall make available the
Federal land described in paragraph (2) at less than fair
market value for affordable housing purposes, in accordance
with section 7(b) of the Southern Nevada Public Land Management
Act of 1998 (Public Law 105-263; 112 Stat. 2349).
(2) Description of federal land.--The Federal land referred
to in paragraph (1) is the approximately 30 acres of Federal
land identified as ``Disposal Only for Affordable Housing'' on
the map entitled ``Truckee Meadows Public Lands Management Act:
Disposal'' and dated December 7, 2023.
(i) Sand and Gravel.--The Secretary may authorize any of the
following:
(1) The movement of common varieties of sand and gravel on
a surface estate acquired under this Act by the owner of the
surface estate for purposes, including recontouring or
balancing the surface estate or filling utility trenches on the
surface estate.
(2) The disposal of sand or gravel described in paragraph
(1) at an off-site landfill.
(j) Disposition of Proceeds.--
(1) In general.--Of the proceeds of a sale under this Act--
(A) 5 percent shall be disbursed to the State for
use in the general education programs of the State;
(B) 10 percent shall be disbursed to the County,
the city of Reno, Nevada, and the city of Sparks,
Nevada, for conservation projects along the Truckee
River; and
(C) 85 percent shall be deposited in a special
account in the Treasury of the United States, to be
known as the ``Truckee Meadows Special Account'', which
shall be available to the Secretary concerned, without
further appropriation and until expended, for--
(i) the acquisition of environmentally
sensitive land in the State in accordance with
section 5 of the Southern Nevada Public Land
Management Act of 1998 (Public Law 105-263; 112
Stat. 2347), with priority given to land
located in the County;
(ii) the costs of--
(I) processing and managing
designations in the National Landscape
Conservation System within the County
by the Secretary concerned; and
(II) managing the Mount Rose
Wilderness by the Secretary concerned;
(iii) the development of parks, trails, and
natural areas in the County pursuant to a
cooperative agreement with the County, the city
of Reno, Nevada, and the city of Sparks,
Nevada;
(iv) the development and implementation of
comprehensive, cost-effective,
multijurisdictional hazardous fuels reduction
and wildfire prevention plans for the County
and the Lake Tahoe Basin;
(v) the conduct of Federal environmental
restoration projects included in the
environmental improvement program adopted by
the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency in
accordance with the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act
(Public Law 106-506; 114 Stat. 2351);
(vi) capital improvements in areas of the
County administered by the Secretary concerned;
(vii) the reimbursement of costs incurred
by the Secretary concerned in carrying out
sales or exchanges under this Act;
(viii) the reimbursement of any costs
incurred by the local office of the Bureau of
Land Management or Forest Service to clear
debris from and protect land that is available
for disposal or reserved for affordable housing
under this Act; and
(ix) the reimbursement of any costs
incurred by the Secretary concerned for
oversight of expenditures from the special
account under this subparagraph.
(2) Investment of special account.--Any amounts deposited
in the special account established under paragraph (1)(C)--
(A) 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
(B) may be expended by the Secretary concerned in
accordance with paragraph (1)(C).
TITLE II--TRIBAL TRUST LAND
SEC. 201. TRANSFER OF LAND TO BE HELD IN TRUST FOR THE PYRAMID LAKE
PAIUTE 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) shall be--
(1) held in trust by the United States for the benefit of
the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe; and
(2) made part of the reservation of the Pyramid Lake Paiute
Tribe.
(b) Description of Land.--The land referred to in subsection (a) is
the approximately 11,436 acres of land administered by the Bureau of
Land Management, as depicted as ``Tribal Trust Land'' on the map
entitled ``Truckee Meadows Public Lands Management Act: Pyramid Lake
Paiute Tribe'' and dated December 11, 2023.
(c) Survey.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of
this Act, the Secretary shall complete a survey to establish the
boundaries of the land taken into trust under subsection (a).
(d) Gaming Prohibited.--The land taken into trust under subsection
(a) 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)).
SEC. 202. TRANSFER OF LAND TO BE HELD IN TRUST FOR THE RENO-SPARKS
INDIAN COLONY.
(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) shall be--
(1) held in trust by the United States for the benefit of
the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony; and
(2) made part of the reservation of the Reno-Sparks Indian
Colony.
(b) Description of Land.--The land referred to in subsection (a) is
the approximately 8,319 acres of land administered by the Bureau of
Land Management, as depicted as ``Tribal Trust Land'' on the map
entitled ``Truckee Meadows Public Lands Management Act: Reno-Sparks
Indian Colony'' and dated December 7, 2023.
(c) Survey.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of
this Act, the Secretary shall complete a survey to establish the
boundaries of the land taken into trust under subsection (a).
(d) Gaming Prohibited.--The land taken into trust under subsection
(a) 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)).
SEC. 203. RENO-SPARKS INDIAN COLONY TRIBAL FEE LAND TO BE HELD IN
TRUST.
(a) In General.--All right, title, and interest of the Reno-Sparks
Indian Colony in and to the land described in subsection (b) shall be--
(1) held in trust by the United States for the benefit of
the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony; and
(2) part of the reservation of the Reno-Sparks Indian
Colony.
(b) Description of Land.--The land referred to in subsection (a) is
the approximately 155 acres of land held in fee by the Reno-Sparks
Indian Colony, as depicted as ``Fee to Trust Land'' on the map entitled
``Truckee Meadows Public Lands Management Act: Reno-Sparks Indian
Colony'' and dated December 7, 2023.
(c) Survey.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of
this Act, the Secretary shall complete a survey to establish the
boundaries of the land taken into trust under subsection (a).
SEC. 204. TRANSFER OF LAND TO BE HELD IN TRUST FOR THE WASHOE TRIBE OF
NEVADA AND CALIFORNIA.
(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) shall be--
(1) held in trust by the United States for the benefit of
the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California; and
(2) made part of the reservation of the Washoe Tribe of
Nevada and California.
(b) Description of Land.--The land referred to in subsection (a) is
the approximately 1,095 acres of land administered by the Bureau of
Land Management, as depicted as ``Tribal Trust Land'' on the map
entitled ``Truckee Meadows Public Lands Management Act: Washoe Tribe of
NV and CA'' and dated December 18, 2023.
(c) Survey.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of
this Act, the Secretary shall complete a survey to establish the
boundaries of the land taken into trust under subsection (a).
(d) Gaming Prohibited.--The land taken into trust under subsection
(a) 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)).
SEC. 205. WASHOE TRIBE OF NEVADA AND CALIFORNIA TRIBAL FEE LAND TO BE
HELD IN TRUST.
(a) In General.--All right, title, and interest of the Washoe Tribe
of Nevada and California in and to the land described in subsection (b)
shall be--
(1) held in trust by the United States for the benefit of
the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California; and
(2) part of the reservation of the Washoe Tribe of Nevada
and California.
(b) Description of Land.--The land referred to in subsection (a) is
the approximately 2 acres of land held in fee by the Washoe Tribe of
Nevada and California, as generally depicted as ``Fee to Trust Land''
on the map entitled ``Truckee Meadows Public Lands Management Act:
Washoe Tribe of NV and CA'' and dated December 18, 2023.
(c) Survey.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of
this Act, the Secretary shall complete a survey to establish the
boundaries of the land taken into trust under subsection (a).
TITLE III--WILDERNESS
SEC. 301. ADDITIONS TO THE NATIONAL WILDERNESS PRESERVATION SYSTEM.
(a) Additions.--In accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C.
1131 et seq.), the following land in the State is designated as
wilderness and as components of the National Wilderness Preservation
System:
(1) Sheldon national wildlife refuge wilderness.--Certain
Federal land managed by the Director of the United States Fish
and Wildlife Service, comprising approximately 112,002 acres
and 7 units, as generally depicted on the map entitled
``Truckee Meadows Public Lands Management Act: Massacre Rim
Dark Sky National Conservation Area; Sheldon NWR Wilderness''
and dated November 30, 2023, which shall be known as the
``Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge Wilderness''.
(2) Bitner table wilderness.--Certain Federal land managed
by the Bureau of Land Management, comprising approximately
25,152 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled
``Truckee Meadows Public Lands Management Act: Massacre Rim
Dark Sky National Conservation Area; Sheldon NWR Wilderness''
and dated November 30, 2023, which shall be known as the
``Bitner Table Wilderness''.
(3) Wrangler canyon wilderness.--Certain Federal land
managed by the Bureau of Land Management, comprising
approximately 49,540 acres, as generally depicted on the map
entitled ``Truckee Meadows Public Lands Management Act: Smoke
Creek National Conservation Area and Wrangler Canyon
Wilderness'' and dated November 29, 2023, which shall be known
as the ``Wrangler Canyon Wilderness''.
(4) Burro mountain wilderness.--Certain Federal land
managed by the Bureau of Land Management, comprising
approximately 6,344 acres, as generally depicted on the map
entitled ``Truckee Meadows Public Lands Management Act: Smoke
Creek National Conservation Area and Wrangler Canyon
Wilderness'' and dated November 29, 2023, which shall be known
as the ``Burro Mountain Wilderness''.
(5) Granite-banjo wilderness.--Certain Federal land managed
by the Bureau of Land Management, comprising approximately
30,001 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled
``Truckee Meadows Public Lands Management Act: Granite-Banjo
Wilderness and Withdrawal'' and dated November 29, 2023, which
shall be known as the ``Granite-Banjo Wilderness''.
(b) Boundary.--The boundary of any portion of a wilderness area
that is bordered by a road shall be 100 feet from the centerline of the
road.
(c) Map and Legal Description.--
(1) In general.--As soon as practicable after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall prepare a map and
legal description of each wilderness area.
(2) Effect.--Each map and legal description prepared under
paragraph (1) shall have the same force and effect as if
included in this title, except that the Secretary may correct
clerical and typographical errors in the map or legal
description.
(3) Availability.--Each map and legal description prepared
under paragraph (1) shall be available in the appropriate
offices of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service or the
Bureau of Land Management, as applicable.
(d) Withdrawal.--Subject to valid existing rights, the wilderness
areas are withdrawn from--
(1) all forms of entry, appropriation, and disposal under
the public land laws;
(2) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and
(3) operation of the mineral leasing and geothermal leasing
laws.
SEC. 302. ADMINISTRATION.
(a) Management.--Subject to valid existing rights, the wilderness
areas shall be administered by the Secretary in accordance with the
Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), except that--
(1) any reference in that Act to the effective date shall
be considered to be a reference to the date of enactment of
this Act; and
(2) any reference in that Act to the Secretary of
Agriculture shall be considered to be a reference to the
Secretary.
(b) Livestock.--
(1) In general.--The grazing of livestock in a wilderness
area managed by the Secretary, if established before the date
of enactment of this Act, shall be allowed to continue, subject
to such reasonable regulations, policies, and practices as the
Secretary considers to be necessary in accordance with--
(A) section 4(d)(4) of the Wilderness Act (16
U.S.C. 1133(d)(4)); and
(B) the guidelines set forth in Appendix A of the
report of the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs
of the House of Representatives accompanying H.R. 2570
of the 101st Congress (House Report 101-405).
(2) Inventory.--Not later than 1 year after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall conduct an inventory
of existing facilities and improvements associated with grazing
activities in the wilderness areas managed by the Secretary.
(3) Fencing.--The Secretary may construct and maintain
fencing around the boundaries of the wilderness areas managed
by the Secretary as the Secretary determines to be appropriate
to enhance wilderness values.
(c) Incorporation of Acquired Land and Interests.--Any land or
interest in land within, or adjacent to, the boundary of a wilderness
area that is acquired by the United States after the date of enactment
of this Act shall be added to, and administered as part of, the
wilderness area.
(d) Military Overflights.--Nothing in this title restricts or
precludes--
(1) low-level overflights of military aircraft over the
wilderness areas, including military overflights that can be
seen or heard within the wilderness areas;
(2) flight testing and evaluation; or
(3) the designation or creation of new units of special use
airspace, or the establishment of military flight training
routes, over the wilderness areas.
(e) Wildfire, Insect, and Disease Management.--In accordance with
section 4(d)(1) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(1)), the
Secretary may take such measures in the wilderness areas as are
necessary for the control of fire, insects, and diseases (including, as
the Secretary determines to be appropriate, the coordination of the
activities with a State or local agency).
(f) Climatological Data Collection.--In accordance with the
Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.) and subject to such terms and
conditions as the Secretary may prescribe, the Secretary may authorize
the installation and maintenance of hydrologic, meteorologic, or
climatological data collection devices in the wilderness areas if the
Secretary determines that the facilities and access to the facilities
are essential to flood warning, flood control, or water reservoir
operation activities.
(g) Cultural Uses.--Nothing in this title precludes the traditional
collection of pine nuts and medicinal plants in a wilderness area for
personal, noncommercial use consistent with the Wilderness Act (16
U.S.C. 1131 et seq.).
(h) Water Rights.--
(1) Findings.--Congress finds that--
(A) the wilderness areas--
(i) are located in the semiarid region of
the Great Basin region; and
(ii) include ephemeral and perennial
streams;
(B) the hydrology of the wilderness areas is
predominantly characterized by complex flow patterns
and alluvial fans with impermanent channels;
(C) the subsurface hydrogeology of the region in
which the wilderness areas are located is characterized
by--
(i) groundwater subject to local and
regional flow gradients; and
(ii) unconfined and artesian conditions;
(D) the wilderness areas are generally not suitable
for use or development of new water resource
facilities; and
(E) because of the unique nature and hydrology of
the desert land in the wilderness areas, it is possible
to provide for proper management and protection of the
wilderness areas and other values of land in ways
different from those used in other laws.
(2) Statutory construction.--Nothing in this title--
(A) constitutes an express or implied reservation
by the United States of any water or water rights with
respect to the wilderness areas;
(B) affects any water rights in the State
(including any water rights held by the United States)
in existence on the date of enactment of this Act;
(C) establishes a precedent with regard to any
future wilderness designations;
(D) affects the interpretation of, or any
designation made under, any other Act; or
(E) limits, alters, modifies, or amends any
interstate compact or equitable apportionment decree
that apportions water among and between the State and
other States.
(3) State water law.--The Secretary shall follow the
procedural and substantive requirements of State law in order
to obtain and hold any water rights not in existence on the
date of enactment of this Act with respect to the wilderness
areas.
(4) New projects.--
(A) Definition of water resource facility.--
(i) In general.--In this paragraph, the
term ``water resource facility'' means an
irrigation or pumping facility, reservoir,
water conservation work, aqueduct, canal,
ditch, pipeline, well, hydropower project,
transmission or other ancillary facility, and
other water diversion, storage, or carriage
structure.
(ii) Exclusion.--In this paragraph, the
term ``water resource facility'' does not
include a wildlife guzzler.
(B) Restriction on new water resource facilities.--
Except as otherwise provided in this section, on and
after the date of enactment of this Act, neither the
President nor any other officer, employee, or agent of
the United States shall fund, assist, authorize, or
issue a license or permit for the development of any
new water resource facility within a wilderness area.
SEC. 303. WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT.
(a) In General.--In accordance with section 4(d)(7) of the
Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(7)), nothing in this title affects or
diminishes the jurisdiction of the State with respect to fish and
wildlife management, including the regulation of hunting, fishing, and
trapping in the wilderness areas.
(b) Management Activities.--In furtherance of the purposes and
principles of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), the
Secretary may conduct any management activities in the wilderness areas
that are necessary to maintain or restore fish and wildlife populations
and the habitats to support the populations, including noxious weed
treatment and the occasional and temporary use of motorized vehicles,
if the use of motorized vehicles, as determined by the Secretary, would
promote healthy, viable, and more naturally distributed wildlife
populations that would enhance wilderness values with the minimal
impact necessary to reasonably accomplish those tasks), if the
activities are carried out--
(1) consistent with relevant wilderness management plans;
and
(2) in accordance with--
(A) the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.);
and
(B) appropriate policies, such as those set forth
in Appendix B of the report of the Committee on
Interior and Insular Affairs of the House of
Representatives accompanying H.R. 2570 of the 101st
Congress (House Report 101-405).
(c) Existing Activities.--In accordance with section 4(d)(1) of the
Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(1)) and in accordance with
appropriate policies, such as those set forth in Appendix B of the
Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs of the House of
Representatives accompanying H.R. 2570 of the 101st Congress (House
Report 101-405), the State may continue to use aircraft (including
helicopters) to survey, capture, transplant, monitor, and provide water
for wildlife populations.
(d) Wildlife Water Development Projects.--Subject to subsection
(f), the Secretary shall authorize structures and facilities, including
existing structures and facilities, for wildlife water development
projects, including guzzlers, in the wilderness areas if--
(1) the structures and facilities would, as determined by
the Secretary, enhance wilderness values by promoting healthy,
viable, and more naturally distributed wildlife populations;
and
(2) the visual impacts of the structures and facilities on
the wilderness areas can reasonably be minimized.
(e) Hunting, Fishing, and Trapping.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary may designate areas in
which, and establish periods during which, for reasons of
public safety, administration, or compliance with applicable
laws, no hunting, fishing, or trapping will be permitted in the
wilderness areas.
(2) Consultation.--Except in emergencies, the Secretary
shall consult with the appropriate State agency and notify the
public before taking any action under paragraph (1).
(f) Cooperative Agreement.--
(1) In general.--The State, including a designee of the
State, may conduct wildlife management activities in the
wilderness areas--
(A) in accordance with the terms and conditions
specified in the cooperative agreement between the
Secretary and the State entitled ``Memorandum of
Understanding between the Bureau of Land Management and
the Nevada Department of Wildlife Supplement No. 9''
and signed November and December 2003, including any
amendments to the cooperative agreement agreed to by
the Secretary and the State; and
(B) subject to all applicable laws (including
regulations).
(2) References; clark county.--For the purposes of this
subsection, any references to Clark County in the cooperative
agreement described in paragraph (1)(A) shall be considered to
be a reference to the County.
(3) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the
Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives
a report that describes the status of the cooperative agreement
described in paragraph (1)(A).
SEC. 304. RELEASE OF WILDERNESS STUDY AREAS.
(a) Release Under the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of
1976.--
(1) Finding.--Congress finds that, for the purposes of
section 603(c) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of
1976 (43 U.S.C. 1782(c)), the Federal land in the County that
is administered by the Secretary in the following areas that
has not been designated as wilderness by section 301(a) has
been adequately studied for wilderness designation:
(A) The Sheldon Contiguous Wilderness Study Area.
(B) The Massacre Rim Wilderness Study Area.
(C) The Wall Canyon Wilderness Study Area.
(D) The Poodle Mountain Wilderness Study Area.
(E) The Buffalo Hills Wilderness Study Area.
(F) The Twin Peaks Wilderness Study Area.
(G) The Dry Valley Rim Wilderness Study Area.
(H) The Skedaddle Wilderness Study Area.
(I) The Five Springs Wilderness Study Area.
(J) The Fox Range Wilderness Study Area.
(K) The Pole Creek Wilderness Study Area.
(2) Release.--The Federal land described in paragraph (1)--
(A) is no longer subject to section 603(c) of the
Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43
U.S.C. 1782(c)); and
(B) shall be managed in accordance with--
(i) land management plans adopted under
section 202 of that Act (43 U.S.C. 1712); and
(ii) existing cooperative conservation
agreements.
(b) Release of National Wildlife Refuge System Land.--
(1) Finding.--Congress finds that any Federal land within
the portion of the Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge in the
County that is managed as potential wilderness or a wilderness
study area that has not been designated as wilderness by this
Act does not need to be managed to maintain the suitability of
the Federal land for future wilderness designation.
(2) Management.--The Federal land described in paragraph
(1) shall be managed in accordance with the applicable
comprehensive conservation plan prepared under section 4(e) of
the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966
(16 U.S.C. 668dd(e))).
TITLE IV--VOLUNTARY DONATION OF GRAZING PERMITS AND LEASES
SEC. 401. VOLUNTARY DONATION OF GRAZING PERMITS AND LEASES.
(a) In General.--The Secretary shall accept the donation of any
valid existing lease or permit authorizing grazing on public land
located within the boundaries of the Mosquito Valley and Horse Lake
allotments of the Bureau of Land Management in the State.
(b) Termination.--With respect to each permit or lease donated
under subsection (a), the Secretary shall--
(1) terminate the grazing permit or lease; and
(2) except as provided in subsection (c), ensure a
permanent end to grazing on the land covered by the donated
permit or lease.
(c) Horse Lake Common Allotment.--If the land covered by a permit
or lease donated in the Horse Lake allotment under subsection (a) is
covered by another valid grazing permit or lease in the Horse Lake
allotment that is not donated, the Secretary shall reduce the
authorized livestock grazing level in the Horse Lake allotment to
reflect the donation of the permit or lease under that subsection.
TITLE V--NATIONAL CONSERVATION AREAS
SEC. 501. PURPOSE.
The purpose of this title is to establish the Massacre Rim Dark Sky
National Conservation Area, Kiba Canyon Range National Conservation
Area, Smoke Creek National Conservation Area, Pah Rah National
Conservation Area, and Fox Range National Conservation Area to
conserve, protect, and enhance for the benefit and enjoyment of present
and future generations the cultural, archaeological, dark sky, natural,
scientific, geological, historical, biological, wildlife, educational,
and scenic and visual resources of the Conservation Areas.
SEC. 502. ESTABLISHMENT.
For the purpose described in section 501, subject to valid existing
rights, there are established in the State the following National
Conservation Areas:
(1) Massacre rim dark sky national conservation area.--The
Massacre Rim Dark Sky National Conservation Area, comprising
approximately 134,144 acres of Federal land in the State, as
generally depicted on the map entitled ``Truckee Meadows Public
Lands Management Act: Massacre Rim Dark Sky National
Conservation Area; Sheldon NWR Wilderness'' and dated November
30, 2023.
(2) Kiba canyon range national conservation area.--The Kiba
Canyon Range National Conservation Area, comprising
approximately 145,303 acres of Federal land in the State, as
generally depicted on the map entitled ``Truckee Meadows Public
Lands Management Act: Kiba Canyon Range National Conservation
Area'' and dated November 29, 2023.
(3) Smoke creek national conservation area.--The Smoke
Creek National Conservation Area, comprising approximately
271,987 acres of Federal land in the State, as generally
depicted on the map entitled ``Truckee Meadows Public Lands
Management Act: Smoke Creek National Conservation Area and
Wrangler Canyon Wilderness'' and dated November 29, 2023.
(4) Pah rah national conservation area.--The Pah Rah
National Conservation Area, comprising approximately 10,933
acres of Federal land in the State, as generally depicted on
the map entitled ``Truckee Meadows Public Lands Management Act:
Pah Rah National Conservation Area'' and dated November 18,
2023.
(5) Fox range national conservation area.--The Fox Range
National Conservation Area, comprising approximately 70,096
acres of Federal land in the State, as generally depicted on
the map entitled ``Truckee Meadows Public Lands Management Act:
Fox Range National Conservation Area'' and dated November 29,
2023.
SEC. 503. MANAGEMENT.
(a) In General.--The Secretary shall manage each Conservation
Area--
(1) in a manner that conserves, protects, and enhances the
resources of the Conservation Area;
(2) in accordance with--
(A) this section;
(B) the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of
1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.); and
(C) any other applicable law; and
(3) as a component of the National Landscape Conservation
System.
(b) Management Plan.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 5 years after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall prepare a management
plan for each Conservation Area.
(2) Requirements.--A management plan prepared under
paragraph (1) shall--
(A) describe the appropriate uses and management of
the Conservation Area;
(B) incorporate, as appropriate, decisions
contained in any other management or activity plan for
the land in or adjacent to the Conservation Area; and
(C) take into consideration any information
developed in studies of the land and resources in or
adjacent to the Conservation Area.
(3) Consultation.--The Secretary shall prepare each
management plan under paragraph (1) in consultation and
coordination with--
(A) affected Indian Tribes;
(B) appropriate State and local governmental
entities;
(C) holders of valid existing use permits;
(D) local private landowners; and
(E) members of the public.
(c) Uses.--The Secretary shall allow only such uses of a
Conservation Area that the Secretary determines will further the
purpose for which the Conservation Area was established.
(d) Acquisition.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary may acquire land or
interests in land within the boundaries of the Conservation
Areas by purchase from a willing seller, donation, or exchange.
(2) Incorporation in conservation area.--Any land or
interest in land located within the boundary of a Conservation
Area that is acquired by the United States after the date of
enactment of this Act shall be added to and administered as
part of the Conservation Area.
(e) Withdrawal.--
(1) In general.--Subject to valid existing rights, all
Federal land in the Conservation Area is withdrawn from--
(A) all forms of entry and appropriation under the
public land laws;
(B) location, entry, and patent under the mining
laws; and
(C) operation of the mineral leasing, mineral
materials, and geothermal leasing laws.
(f) Easements and Rights-of-Way.--
(1) In general.--No new easements or rights-of-way shall be
conveyed on Federal land within a Conservation Area after the
date of enactment of this Act.
(2) Effect.--Nothing in this section precludes the
Secretary from renewing easements or rights-of-way in existence
on the date of enactment of this Act within a Conservation Area
in accordance with this Act and applicable law (including
regulations).
(g) Private Land.--The Secretary shall provide reasonable access to
privately owned land or interests in privately owned land within the
boundaries of the Conservation Areas.
(h) Native American Rights and Uses.--Nothing in this title alters,
modifies, enlarges, diminishes, or abrogates the treaty rights of any
Indian Tribe, including off-reservation reserved rights.
(i) Grazing.--
(1) In general.--In the case of land included in a
Conservation Area on which the Secretary permitted, as of the
date of enactment of this Act, livestock grazing, the livestock
grazing shall be allowed to continue, subject to all applicable
laws (including regulations).
(2) Access.--A holder of a Federal grazing permit--
(A) shall have access to grazing allotments and
facilities of the permit holder located in the
Conservation Area; and
(B) be allowed to access, maintain, and repair
existing infrastructure, fencing, water developments,
or reservoirs of the permit holder located in the
Conservation Area.
(j) Hunting, Fishing, and Trapping.--
(1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), nothing in this
title affects the jurisdiction of the State with respect to
fish and wildlife, including hunting, fishing, and trapping, in
the Conservation Areas.
(2) Limitations.--
(A) Regulations.--The Secretary may designate by
regulation areas in which, and establish periods during
which, for reasons of public safety, administration, or
compliance with applicable laws, no hunting, fishing,
or trapping will be permitted in the Conservation
Areas.
(B) Consultation required.--Except in the case of
an emergency, the Secretary shall consult with the
appropriate State agency before promulgating
regulations under subparagraph (A) that close a portion
of the Conservation Area to hunting, fishing, or
trapping.
(k) Wildlife Water Projects.--The Secretary, in consultation with
the State, may authorize wildlife water projects (including guzzlers)
within the Conservation Areas.
(l) Motorized Vehicles.--
(1) In general.--Except as needed for administrative
purposes or to respond to an emergency, the use of motorized
vehicles in a Conservation Area shall be permitted only on
roads and trails designated in the applicable management plan
prepared under subsection (b)(1).
(2) Use of motorized vehicles prior to completion of
management plan.--Prior to completion of the management plan
under subsection (b)(1), the use of motorized vehicles within a
Conservation Area shall be permitted in accordance with the
applicable land use plan.
(m) No Buffer Zones.--The establishment of a Conservation Area
shall not create an express or implied protective perimeter or buffer
zone around the Conservation Area.
(n) Wildland Fire Operations.--Nothing in this section prohibits
the Secretary, in consultation with other Federal, State, local, and
Tribal agencies, as appropriate, from conducting wildland fire
prevention and restoration operations in the Conservation Areas,
consistent with the purpose described in section 501.
(o) Research and Interpretive Management.--To further the purpose
of the Conservation Areas, the Secretary may establish, through the use
of public and private partnerships, visitor service facilities,
programs, and projects to provide information about the scientific,
historical, cultural, archeological, dark sky, and natural studies
relating to the Conservation Areas.
TITLE VI--WITHDRAWAL OF CERTAIN LAND
SEC. 601. WITHDRAWALS.
(a) Withdrawal of Certain National Forest System Land.--
(1) Withdrawal.--Subject to valid existing rights, the
Federal land and interests in Federal land described in
paragraph (2) are withdrawn from--
(A) all forms of entry and appropriation under the
public land laws;
(B) location, entry, and patent under the mining
laws; and
(C) operation of the mineral leasing, mineral
materials, and geothermal leasing laws.
(2) Description of federal land.--The Federal land and
interests in Federal land referred to in paragraph (1) are--
(A) the approximately 39,452 acres of Federal land
and interests in Federal land located in the Lake Tahoe
Basin Management Unit within the area depicted as
``North Carson Range/Galena Withdrawal'' on the map
entitled ``Truckee Meadows Public Lands Management Act:
North Carson Range/Galena Mineral, Leasing, and Rights
of Way Withdrawal'' and dated December 7, 2023; and
(B) the approximately 18,931 acres of Federal land
and interests in Federal land located in the Carson
Ranger District of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
within the area depicted as ``Peavine Withdrawal'' on
the map entitled ``Truckee Meadows Public Lands
Management Act: Peavine Mineral, Leasing, and Rights of
Way Withdrawal'' and dated November 18, 2023.
(b) Withdrawal of Certain Bureau of Land Management Land.--
(1) Withdrawal.--Subject to valid existing rights, the
Federal land and interests in Federal land described in
paragraph (2) are withdrawn from--
(A) all forms of entry and appropriation under the
public land laws;
(B) location, entry, and patent under the mining
laws; and
(C) operation of the mineral leasing, mineral
materials, and geothermal leasing laws.
(2) Description of federal land.--The Federal land and
interests in Federal land referred to in paragraph (1) are--
(A) the approximately 68,126 acres of Federal land
and interests in Federal land located in the Carson
City District within the area depicted as ``Sand Hills/
Petersen Mt. Withdrawal'' on the map entitled ``Truckee
Meadows Public Lands Management Act: Sand Hills/
Petersen Mountain Mineral and Leasing Withdrawal'' and
dated November 18, 2023;
(B) the approximately 35,428 acres of Federal land
and interests in Federal land located in the Carson
City District within the area depicted as ``Tule Peak
Withdrawal'' on the map entitled ``Truckee Meadows
Public Lands Management Act: Tule Peak Mineral and
Leasing Withdrawal'' and dated November 18, 2023;
(C) the approximately 10,596 acres of Federal land
and interests in Federal land located in the Winnemucca
District within the area depicted as ``Granite-Banjo
Withdrawal'' on the map entitled ``Truckee Meadows
Public Lands Management Act: Granite-Banjo Wilderness
and Withdrawal'' and dated November 29, 2023;
(D) the approximately 177 acres of Federal land and
interests in Federal land located in the Northern
California District within the area depicted as ``Smoke
Creek Withdrawal'' on the map entitled ``Truckee
Meadows Public Lands Management Act: Smoke Creek
National Conservation Area and Wrangler Canyon
Wilderness'' and dated November 29, 2023; and
(E) the approximately 1,209 acres of Federal land
and interests in Federal land located in the Northern
California District within the area depicted as
``Massacre Rim Dark Sky Withdrawal'' on the map
entitled ``Truckee Meadows Public Lands Management Act:
Massacre Rim Dark Sky National Conservation Area;
Sheldon NWR Wilderness'' and dated November 30, 2023.
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