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[S. 462 Introduced in Senate (IS)]
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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. 462
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
February 6 (legislative day, February 5), 2025
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. 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. Establishment.
Sec. 502. Purposes.
Sec. 503. Maps and legal descriptions.
Sec. 504. 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 National Conservation Area established by section 501.
(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--
(A) the Secretary of the Interior; and
(B) with respect to a unit of the National Wildlife
Refuge System, the Secretary of the Interior, acting
through the Director of the United States Fish and
Wildlife Service.
(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, 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 sections 202 and 203 of
the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C.
1712, 1713), at the request of the city of Reno, Nevada, 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 166
acres of Federal land in the State, as generally depicted on
the map entitled ``Truckee Meadows Public Lands Management
Act--Conveyance to the City of Reno'' and dated July 16, 2024.
(2) Use.--The city of Reno, Nevada, shall use the Federal
land conveyed under paragraph (1) for public purposes
consistent with uses allowed under 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.), 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
a purpose described in paragraph (2), the parcel of Federal
land shall, at the discretion of the Secretary, revert to the
United States.
(b) Forest Service Land Conveyance to the City of Reno.--
(1) In general.--At the request of the city of Reno,
Nevada, 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 13 acres of Federal land in the
State, as generally depicted on the map entitled ``Truckee
Meadows Public Lands Management Act--Conveyance to the City of
Reno'' and dated July 16, 2024.
(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, appraisals,
environmental response and restoration, and administrative
costs (including closing fees), 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 a purpose described in paragraph (2), the parcel of Federal
land shall, at the discretion of the Secretary of Agriculture,
revert to the United States.
(c) Bureau of Land Management Conveyance to the City of Sparks.--
(1) In general.--Notwithstanding sections 202 and 203 of
the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C.
1712, 1713), at the request of the city of Sparks, Nevada, the
Secretary shall convey to the city, subject to valid existing
rights, for no consideration, all right, title, and interest of
the United States in and to approximately 956 acres of Federal
land in the State, as generally depicted on the map entitled
``Truckee Meadows Public Lands Management Act--Conveyance to
the City of Sparks'' and dated October 24, 2024.
(2) Use.--The city of Sparks, Nevada, shall use the Federal
land conveyed under paragraph (1) for public purposes
consistent with uses allowed under 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.), 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 a purpose described in paragraph (2), 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 sections 202 and 203 of
the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C.
1712, 1713), at the request of the County, 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 831 acres of Federal land in the
State, as generally depicted on the map entitled ``Truckee
Meadows Public Lands Management Act--Conveyances to Washoe
County and Washoe County School District'' and dated July 16,
2024.
(2) Use.--The County shall use the Federal land conveyed
under paragraph (1) for public purposes consistent with uses
allowed under 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.), including open space, recreation,
and public recreational 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 a purpose
described in paragraph (2), the parcel of Federal land shall,
at the discretion of the Secretary, revert to the United
States.
(e) Forest Service Land Conveyance to the County.--
(1) In general.--At the request of the County, 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 101
acres of Federal land in the State, as generally depicted on
the map entitled ``Truckee Meadows Public Lands Management
Act--Conveyances to Washoe County and Washoe County School
District'' and dated July 16, 2024.
(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, appraisals,
environmental response and restoration, and administrative
costs (including closing fees), 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 a purpose
described in paragraph (2), 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 Washoe County
School District.--
(1) In general.--Notwithstanding sections 202 and 203 of
the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C.
1712, 1713), and at the request of the Washoe County School
District, the Secretary shall convey to the Washoe County
School District, subject to valid existing rights, for no
consideration, all right, title, and interest of the United
States in and to approximately 348 acres of Federal land in the
State, as generally depicted on the map entitled ``Truckee
Meadows Public Lands Management Act--Conveyances to Washoe
County and Washoe County School District'' and dated July 16,
2024.
(2) Use.--The Washoe County School District shall use the
Federal land conveyed under paragraph (1) for public purposes
consistent with uses allowed under 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.), 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 Washoe County School District.
(4) Reversion.--If a parcel of Federal land conveyed to the
Washoe County School District under paragraph (1) ceases to be
used for a purpose described in paragraph (2), the parcel of
Federal land shall, at the discretion of the Secretary, revert
to the United States.
(g) Forest Service Land Conveyance to Washoe County School
District.--
(1) In general.--At the request of the Washoe County School
District, the Secretary of Agriculture shall convey to the
Washoe 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 generally depicted as ``USFS Conveyance
to Washoe County School District'' on the map entitled
``Truckee Meadows Public Lands Management Act--Conveyances to
Washoe County and Washoe County School District'' and dated
July 16, 2024.
(2) Use.--The Washoe 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, appraisals,
environmental response and restoration, and administrative
costs (including closing fees), shall be paid by the Washoe
County School District.
(4) Reversion.--If a parcel of Federal land conveyed to the
Washoe County School District under paragraph (1) ceases to be
used for a purpose described in paragraph (2), the parcel of
Federal land shall, at the discretion of the Secretary of
Agriculture, revert to the United States.
(h) Forest Service Land Conveyance to the Incline Village General
Improvement District.--
(1) In general.--At the request of the Incline Village
General Improvement District, Nevada, the Secretary of
Agriculture shall convey to the 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 generally depicted on the map entitled
``Truckee Meadows Public Lands Management Act--Conveyance to
the Incline Village General Improvement District'' and dated
March 27, 2024.
(2) Use.--The Incline Village General Improvement District,
Nevada, shall use the Federal land conveyed under paragraph (1)
for public purposes consistent with uses authorized for the
Secretary of Agriculture under Public Law 96-586 (commonly
known as the ``Santini-Burton Act'') (94 Stat. 3381), including
fire reduction activities and open space.
(3) Costs.--Any costs relating to the conveyance under
paragraph (1), including costs of surveys, appraisals,
environmental response and restoration, and administrative
costs (including closing fees), 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 a purpose described in
paragraph (2), the parcel of Federal land shall, at the
discretion of the Secretary of Agriculture, revert to the
United States.
(i) Bureau of Land Management Land Conveyance to Gerlach General
Improvement District.--
(1) In general.--Notwithstanding sections 202 and 203 of
the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C.
1712, 1713), at the request of the Gerlach General Improvement
District, Nevada, 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 generally depicted on the map entitled
``Truckee Meadows Public Lands Management Act--Conveyance to
the Gerlach General Improvement District'' and dated May 5,
2024.
(2) Use.--The Gerlach General Improvement District, Nevada,
shall use the Federal land conveyed under paragraph (1) for
public purposes consistent with uses allowed under 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.), 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 a purpose described in paragraph (2),
the parcel of Federal land shall, at the discretion of the
Secretary, revert to the United States.
(j) Forest Service Land Conveyance to the State.--
(1) In general.--At the request of the State, 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 1,170
acres of Federal land in the State, as generally depicted on
the map entitled ``Truckee Meadows Public Lands Management
Act--Conveyance to the State of Nevada'' and dated November 14,
2024.
(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, appraisals,
environmental response and restoration, and administrative
costs (including closing fees), 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 the uses
described in paragraph (2), the parcel of Federal land shall,
at the discretion of the Secretary of Agriculture, revert to
the United States.
(k) Bureau of Land Management Land Conveyance to the Truckee River
Flood Management Authority.--
(1) In general.--Notwithstanding sections 202 and 203 of
the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C.
1712, 1713), at the request of the Truckee River Flood
Management Authority, 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 89 acres of Federal
land in the State, as generally depicted on the map entitled
``Truckee Meadows Public Lands Management Act--Conveyance to
the Truckee River Flood Management Authority'' and dated
November 15, 2024.
(2) Use.--The Truckee River Flood Management Authority
shall use the Federal land conveyed under paragraph (1) for
public purposes consistent with uses allowed under 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.), 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 a purpose described in paragraph (2), the
parcel of Federal land shall, at the discretion of the
Secretary, revert to the United States.
(l) Forest Service Land Conveyance to the University of Nevada,
Reno.--
(1) In general.--At the request of the University of
Nevada, Reno, 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 generally depicted on the map entitled ``Truckee Meadows
Public Lands Management Act--Conveyance to the University of
Nevada, Reno'' and dated March 27, 2024.
(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, appraisals,
environmental response and restoration, and administrative
costs (including closing fees), 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 a purpose described in paragraph (2), the parcel of
Federal land shall, at the discretion of the Secretary of
Agriculture, revert to the United States.
(m) Maps and Legal Descriptions.--
(1) In general.--As soon as practicable after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary concerned shall finalize
maps and legal descriptions of the parcels of Federal land to
be conveyed under this section.
(2) Availability.--The maps and legal descriptions
finalized under paragraph (1) shall be on file and available
for public inspection in appropriate offices of the Bureau of
Land Management and Forest Service, as applicable.
(3) Corrections.--The Secretary concerned and the
recipients of the parcels of Federal land to be conveyed under
this section may, by mutual agreement--
(A) make minor boundary adjustments to the parcels
of Federal land to be conveyed; and
(B) correct any minor errors, including clerical
and typographical errors, on the maps, the acreage
estimate, or the legal descriptions of the parcels of
Federal land to be conveyed.
(n) Conveyances of Forest Service Land.--
(1) Environmental response and restoration.--For purposes
of the conveyances of the parcels of Federal land under
subsections (b), (e), (g), and (h), the Secretary of
Agriculture--
(A) 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));
(B) shall not otherwise be required to remediate or
abate those hazardous substances, pollutants, or
contaminants;
(C) 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 (including
regulations); and
(D) shall not otherwise be required to remove any
improvements from the parcels of Federal land to be
conveyed.
(2) Easements.--As a condition of conveyance of the parcels
of Federal land conveyed by the Secretary of Agriculture under
this section, access easements for roads and trails shall be
reserved in the deed at the discretion of the Secretary of
Agriculture.
(3) Survey.--The exact acreage and legal description of the
Federal land to be conveyed by the Secretary of Agriculture
under this section shall be determined by a survey satisfactory
to the Secretary of Agriculture.
SEC. 102. SALE OF CERTAIN FEDERAL LAND.
(a) Transfers of Administrative Jurisdiction.--
(1) Forest service land.--Administrative jurisdiction over
the following parcels of Federal land in the Humboldt-Toiyabe
National Forest is transferred from the Secretary of
Agriculture to the Secretary:
(A) The land identified as ``USFS Land for
Disposal'' on the map entitled ``Truckee Meadows Public
Lands Management Act--Land Disposals'' and dated
December 6, 2024.
(B) The land identified as ``USFS Land for Disposal
Only for Affordable Housing'' on the map entitled
``Truckee Meadows Public Lands Management Act--Land
Disposals'' and dated December 6, 2024.
(2) Bureau of reclamation land.--Administrative
jurisdiction over the Federal land identified as ``BOR land for
Disposal'' on the map entitled ``Truckee Meadows Public Lands
Management Act--Land Disposals'' and dated December 6, 2024, is
transferred from the Commissioner of Reclamation to the
Secretary.
(b) Authorization.--
(1) In general.--As soon as practicable after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in accordance with this
subsection, the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976
(43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.), and other applicable laws, shall
identify Federal land located in the County to be offered for
sale, from Federal land--
(A) that has been identified as suitable for
disposal in the Carson City Consolidated Resource
Management Plan in existence on the date of enactment
of this Act; and
(B) identified as ``BLM Land for Disposal'' on the
map entitled ``Truckee Meadows Public Land Management
Act--Land Disposals'' and dated December 6, 2024.
(2) Evaluation of additional land for potential disposal.--
(A) In general.--Notwithstanding section 202 of the
Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43
U.S.C. 1712), the Secretary shall, not later than 1
year after the date of enactment of this Act, evaluate
the following Federal land to assess the suitability of
the evaluated Federal land for disposal in accordance
with section 203(a) of that Act (43 U.S.C. 1713(a)):
(i) The parcels of Federal land depicted as
``Additional BLM Land Potentially Available for
Disposal'' on the map entitled ``Truckee
Meadows Public Lands Management Act--Land
Disposals'' and dated December 6, 2024.
(ii) The parcels of Federal land
transferred to the Secretary under paragraphs
(1)(A) and (2) of subsection (a).
(B) Sale.--The parcels of Federal land identified
by the Secretary as suitable for disposal under
subparagraph (A) may be offered for sale in accordance
with this section.
(c) Joint Selection Required; Determination Regarding Suitability
for Affordable Housing.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary and the County shall jointly
select which parcels of the Federal land described in
subsection (b)(1) and identified as suitable for disposal in
paragraph (2) to offer for sale under this subsection.
(2) Determination.--During the selection process under
paragraph (1), the Secretary and the County shall evaluate
whether any parcels of the Federal land described in that
paragraph are suitable for affordable housing.
(3) Conveyance.--If a parcel of Federal land is determined
to be suitable for affordable housing under paragraph (2), on
request of a State or local governmental entity, the applicable
parcel of Federal land shall be made available at less than
fair market value to the governmental entity in accordance with
section 7(b) of the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act
of 1998 (Public Law 105-263; 112 Stat. 2349).
(4) Survey.--The exact acreage and legal description of a
parcel of Federal land to be conveyed under paragraph (3) shall
be determined by a survey satisfactory to the Secretary.
(d) Compliance With Local Planning and Zoning Laws.--Before
carrying out a sale of Federal land under subsection (b), the County
shall submit to the Secretary 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 (b)
shall be--
(1) through a competitive bidding process, unless otherwise
determined by the Secretary; and
(2) for not less than fair market value.
(f) Withdrawal.--Subject to valid existing rights, the parcels of
Federal land described in subsection (b)(1) that are selected pursuant
to subsection (c)(1) are withdrawn from--
(1) all forms of entry, appropriation, or disposal under
the public land laws;
(2) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and
(3) disposition under all laws relating to mineral and
geothermal leasing or mineral materials.
(g) Postponement; Exclusion From Sale.--At the request of the
County, the Secretary shall postpone or exclude from sale all or a
portion of the Federal land described in subsection (b).
(h) Affordable Housing.--
(1) Determination regarding suitability for affordable
housing.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of
this Act, the Secretary shall conduct a review of the Federal
land described in paragraph (3) to determine the suitability of
the Federal land for affordable housing purposes.
(2) Authorization.--Notwithstanding sections 202 and 203 of
the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C.
1712, 1713), on the request of a State or local governmental
entity, the Secretary shall make the Federal land described in
paragraph (3) available 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).
(3) Description of federal land.--The Federal land referred
to in paragraphs (1) and (2) is the approximately 33 acres of
Federal land identified as ``BLM Land for Disposal Only for
Affordable Housing'' and ``USFS Land for Disposal Only for
Affordable Housing'' on the map entitled ``Truckee Meadows
Public Lands Management Act--Land Disposals'' and dated
December 6, 2024.
(i) 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 the 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 Federal land
described in subsection (b)--
(1) is held in trust by the United States for the benefit
of the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe; and
(2) shall be part of the reservation of the Pyramid Lake
Paiute Tribe.
(b) Description of Land.--The Federal land referred to in
subsection (a) is the approximately 11,373 acres of land administered
by the Bureau of Land Management, as generally depicted as ``BLM Land
to be Held in Trust'' on the map entitled ``Truckee Meadows Public
Lands Management Act--Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe Reservation Expansion''
and dated May 5, 2024.
(c) Survey.--As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of
this Act, the Secretary shall complete a cadastral survey and
accompanying legal description to establish the boundaries of the
Federal land taken into trust under subsection (a).
(d) Federal Register Publication.--On the completion of the survey
under subsection (c), the Secretary shall publish in the Federal
Register a legal description of the Federal land taken into trust and
made a part of the reservation under subsection (a).
(e) 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 Federal land
described in subsection (b)--
(1) is held in trust by the United States for the benefit
of the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony; and
(2) shall be part of the reservation of the Reno-Sparks
Indian Colony.
(b) Description of Land.--The Federal land referred to in
subsection (a) is the approximately 8,319 acres of land administered by
the Bureau of Land Management, as generally depicted as ``BLM Land to
be Held in Trust'' on the map entitled ``Truckee Meadows Public Lands
Management Act--Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Reservation Expansion'' and
dated May 24, 2024.
(c) Survey.--As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of
this Act, the Secretary shall complete a cadastral survey and
accompanying legal description to establish the boundaries of the
Federal land taken into trust under subsection (a).
(d) Federal Register Publication.--On the completion of the survey
under subsection (c), the Secretary shall publish in the Federal
Register a legal description of the Federal land taken into trust and
made a part of the reservation under subsection (a).
(e) 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 Federal land described in subsection (b)--
(1) at the request of the Tribe, is transferred to the
Secretary and held in trust by the United States for the
benefit of the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony; and
(2) shall be part of the reservation of the Reno-Sparks
Indian Colony.
(b) Description of Land.--The Federal land referred to in
subsection (a) is the approximately 160 acres of land held in fee by
the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony, as generally depicted as ``Fee Land to
be Held in Trust'' on the map entitled ``Truckee Meadows Public Lands
Management Act--Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Reservation Expansion'' and
dated May 24, 2024.
(c) Survey.--As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of
this Act, the Secretary shall complete a cadastral survey and
accompanying legal description to establish the boundaries of the
Federal land taken into trust under subsection (a).
(d) Federal Register Publication.--On the completion of the survey
under subsection (a), the Secretary shall publish in the Federal
Register a legal description of the Federal land taken into trust and
made a part of the reservation 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 Federal land
described in subsection (b)--
(1) at the request of the Tribe, is transferred to the
Secretary and held in trust by the United States for the
benefit of the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California; and
(2) shall be part of the reservation of the Washoe Tribe of
Nevada and California.
(b) Description of Land.--The Federal land referred to in
subsection (a) is--
(1) the approximately 601 acres of land administered by the
Bureau of Land Management, as generally depicted as ``BLM Land
to be Held in Trust'' on the map entitled ``Truckee Meadows
Public Lands Management Act--Washoe Tribe of Nevada and
California Reservation Expansion'' and dated November 14, 2024;
and
(2) the approximately 494 acres of land administered by the
Forest Service, as generally depicted as ``USFS Land to be Held
in Trust'' on the map entitled ``Truckee Meadows Public Lands
Management Act--Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California
Reservation Expansion'' and dated November 14, 2024.
(c) Survey.--As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of
this Act, the Secretary shall complete a cadastral survey and
accompanying legal descriptions to establish the boundaries of the
Federal land taken into trust under subsection (a).
(d) Federal Register Publication.--On the completion of the survey
under subsection (a), the Secretary shall publish in the Federal
Register a legal description of the Federal land taken into trust and
made a part of the reservation under subsection (a).
(e) Gaming Prohibited.--The Federal 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 Federal land described in
subsection (b)--
(1) at the request of the Tribe, is transferred to the
Secretary and held in trust by the United States for the
benefit of the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California; and
(2) shall be part of the reservation of the Washoe Tribe of
Nevada and California.
(b) Description of Land.--The Federal land referred to in
subsection (a) is the approximately 2 acres of land owned in fee by the
Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California, as generally depicted as ``Fee
Land to be Held in Trust'' on the map entitled ``Truckee Meadows Public
Lands Management Act--Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California Reservation
Expansion'' and dated November 14, 2024.
(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) Federal Register Publication.--On the completion of the survey
under subsection (c), the Secretary shall publish in the Federal
Register a legal description of the Federal land taken into trust and
made a part of the reservation 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 United States Fish and Wildlife
Service, collectively comprising approximately 112,002 acres,
as generally depicted on the map entitled ``Truckee Meadows
Public Lands Management Act--National Conservation Areas &
Wilderness (North)'' and dated November 14, 2024, 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
25,216 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled
``Truckee Meadows Public Lands Management Act--National
Conservation Areas & Wilderness (North)'' and dated November
14, 2024, 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--
National Conservation Areas & Wilderness (South)'' and dated
November 14, 2024, 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 6,343 acres, as generally depicted on the map
entitled ``Truckee Meadows Public Lands Management Act--
National Conservation Areas & Wilderness (South)'' and dated
November 14, 2024, 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
30,000 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled
``Truckee Meadows Public Lands Management Act--National
Conservation Areas & Wilderness (South)'' and dated November
14, 2024, which shall be known as the ``Granite-Banjo
Wilderness''.
(b) Boundary.--
(1) In general.--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.
(2) Sheldon national wildlife refuge.--The boundary of any
portion of a wilderness area that is bordered by a fence
marking the boundary of the Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge
shall be 150 feet from the fence line.
(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, mineral materials,
and geothermal leasing laws.
SEC. 302. ADMINISTRATION.
(a) Management.--
(1) In general.--Subject to valid existing rights and
paragraph (2), the wilderness areas shall be administered by
the Secretary in accordance with the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C.
1131 et seq.), except that--
(A) 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
(B) any reference in that Act to the Secretary of
Agriculture shall be considered to be a reference to
the Secretary.
(2) Sheldon national wildlife refuge wilderness.--The
Secretary shall administer the Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge
Wilderness designated by section 301(a)(1) in accordance with
the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966
(16 U.S.C. 668dd et seq.)
(b) Livestock.--
(1) In general.--Within wilderness areas administered by
the Director of the Bureau of Land Management, the grazing of
livestock, 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 2 years 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.
(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.--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, in coordination with the activities of 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) Native American Cultural and Religious Uses.--Nothing in this
title--
(1) alters or diminishes the treaty rights of any Indian
Tribe; or
(2) precludes the traditional collection of culturally
significant and medicinal plants (including pine nuts) in a
wilderness area for personal, noncommercial use consistent with
the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.).
(h) Adjacent Management.--
(1) In general.--Congress does not intend for the
designation of the wilderness areas to create protective
perimeters or buffer zones around the wilderness areas.
(2) Non-wilderness activities.--The fact that non-
wilderness activities or uses can be seen or heard from areas
within a wilderness area shall not preclude the conduct of
those activities or uses outside the boundary of the wilderness
area.
(i) Water Rights.--
(1) Purpose.--The purpose of this subsection is to protect
the wilderness values of the land designated as wilderness
areas by means other than a federally reserved water right.
(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) Nevada 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 water development project,
including a 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.
(j) Wildlife Management.--
(1) 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 in the wilderness
areas, including--
(A) the regulation of hunting, fishing, and
trapping in the wilderness areas on Federal land
administered by the Bureau of Land Management; or
(B) the regulation of hunting and fishing in the
Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge Wilderness designated
by section 301(a)(1).
(2) Management activities.--In furtherance of the purposes
and principles of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.),
the Secretary may conduct 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 if the activities
are carried out--
(A) consistent with applicable management plans;
and
(B) in accordance with--
(i) the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et
seq.); and
(ii) in the case of wilderness areas on
Federal land administered by the Bureau of Land
Management, the guidelines 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),
including the occasional and temporary use of
motorized vehicles if the use, 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 purposes.
(3) Existing activities.--In accordance with section
4(d)(1) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(1)) and in
accordance with the guidelines 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), aircraft, including helicopters, may
continue to be used to survey, capture, transplant, monitor,
and provide water for wildlife populations in the wilderness
areas.
(k) Wildlife Water Development Projects.--The Secretary may
authorize structures and facilities, including existing structures and
facilities and new structures and facilities, for wildlife water
development projects, including guzzlers, in the wilderness areas if
the Secretary determines--
(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.
(l) Hunting, Fishing, or Trapping.--Nothing in this title affects
the jurisdiction of the State with respect to the management of fish
and wildlife on public land in the State, including hunting, fishing,
or trapping.
(m) Cooperative Agreement.--The State, including a designee of the
State, may conduct wildlife management activities in the wilderness
areas on land managed by the Nevada State Office of the Bureau of Land
Management--
(1) in accordance with the terms and conditions specified
in the cooperative agreement between the Secretary and the
State entitled ``Wildlife Management in Nevada BLM Wilderness
Areas'' and signed September 2024, including any amendments to
the cooperative agreement agreed to by the Secretary and the
State; and
(2) subject to all applicable laws (including regulations).
SEC. 303. 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) 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. ESTABLISHMENT.
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 County, as
generally depicted on the map entitled ``Truckee Meadows Public
Lands Management Act--National Conservation Areas & Wilderness
(North)'' and dated November 14, 2024.
(2) Kiba canyon range national conservation area.--The Kiba
Canyon Range National Conservation Area, comprising
approximately 145,302 acres of Federal land in the County, as
generally depicted on the map entitled ``Truckee Meadows Public
Lands Management Act--National Conservation Areas & Wilderness
(North)'' and dated November 14, 2024.
(3) Smoke creek national conservation area.--The Smoke
Creek National Conservation Area, comprising approximately
271,986 acres of Federal land in the County, as generally
depicted on the map entitled ``Truckee Meadows Public Lands
Management Act--National Conservation Areas & Wilderness
(South)'' and dated November 14, 2024.
(4) Pah rah national conservation area.--The Pah Rah
National Conservation Area, comprising approximately 10,933
acres of Federal land in the County, as generally depicted on
the map entitled ``Truckee Meadows Public Lands Management
Act--National Conservation Areas & Wilderness (South)'' and
dated November 14, 2024.
(5) Fox range national conservation area.--The Fox Range
National Conservation Area, comprising approximately 70,096
acres of Federal land in the County, as generally depicted on
the map entitled ``Truckee Meadows Public Lands Management
Act--National Conservation Areas & Wilderness (South)'' and
dated November 14, 2024.
SEC. 502. PURPOSES.
(a) In General.--The purposes of the Conservation Areas are to
conserve, protect, and enhance for the benefit and enjoyment of present
and future generations the cultural, archaeological, natural,
scientific, geological, historical, biological, wildlife, educational,
recreational, scenic, and visual resources of the Conservation Areas.
(b) Additional Purposes.--In addition to the purposes described in
subsection (a), the Conservation Areas established by paragraphs (1),
(2), (3), and (5) of section 501 are established to conserve, protect,
and enhance for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future
generations the dark sky resources of the Conservation Areas.
SEC. 503. MAPS AND LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS.
(a) In General.--As soon as practicable after the date of enactment
of this Act, the Secretary shall prepare and file a map and legal
description for each Conservation Area with the Committee on Energy and
Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources
of the House of Representatives.
(b) Effect.--The maps and legal descriptions filed under subsection
(a) 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 maps and legal descriptions.
(c) Availability.--A copy of the maps and legal descriptions filed
under subsection (a) shall be on file and available for public
inspection in the appropriate offices of the Bureau of Land Management.
SEC. 504. 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 (including
regulations); and
(3) as a component of the National Landscape Conservation
System.
(b) Management Plan.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 7 years after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall develop a
comprehensive plan for the protection and management of each
Conservation Area.
(2) Requirements.--A management plan developed under
paragraph (1) shall--
(A) describe the management, goals, and uses
consistent with those goals, of the Conservation Area;
(B) be developed with extensive public input; and
(C) take into consideration, as appropriate, any
information developed in studies of the land and
resources in or adjacent to the Conservation Area.
(3) Consultation.--In developing the management plan
required under paragraph (1) the Secretary shall consult with--
(A) affected Indian Tribes;
(B) appropriate State and local governmental
entities;
(C) holders of Federal permits within the
Conservation Area;
(D) nearby 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
purposes of the Conservation Area described in section 502.
(d) Acquisition.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary may acquire land or
interests in land within the boundaries of a Conservation Area
by purchase from a willing seller, donation, or exchange.
(2) Incorporation in conservation area.--Any land or
interest in land located inside 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 a Conservation Area 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) operation of the mineral leasing, mineral
materials, and geothermal leasing laws.
(2) Additional land.--If the Secretary acquires additional
land that is located in a Conservation Area after the date of
enactment of this Act, the land is withdrawn from operation of
the laws referred to in paragraph (1) on the date of
acquisition of the land.
(f) 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.
(g) 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.
(h) Grazing.--
(1) In general.--The grazing of livestock in a Conservation
Area, where established before the date of enactment of this
Act shall be permitted to continue--
(A) subject to--
(i) such reasonable regulations, policies,
and practices as the Secretary considers
necessary; and
(ii) applicable laws (including
regulations); and
(B) in a manner consistent with the purposes
described in section 502.
(2) Access.--Subject to paragraph (1), a holder of a
Federal grazing permit shall--
(A) have access to grazing allotments and
facilities of the permit holder located in a
Conservation Area; and
(B) be allowed to access, maintain, and repair
existing infrastructure, fencing, water developments,
or reservoirs of the permit holder located in a
Conservation Area.
(i) Hunting, Fishing, and Trapping.--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.
(j) Wildlife Water Projects.--The Secretary, in consultation with
the State, may authorize wildlife water projects (including guzzlers)
within the Conservation Areas.
(k) Motorized Vehicles.--
(1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), except in cases
in which motorized vehicles are needed for administrative
purposes or to respond to an emergency, the use of motorized
vehicles in a Conservation Area shall be permitted only on
routes designated in the applicable management plan developed
under subsection (b)(1).
(2) Use of motorized vehicles prior to completion of
management plan.--Prior to completion of the applicable
management plan developed under subsection (b)(1), the use of
motorized vehicles within a Conservation Area shall be
permitted in accordance with the applicable Bureau of Land
Management resource management plan.
(l) No Buffer Zones.--
(1) In general.--The establishment of a Conservation Area
shall not create a protective perimeter or buffer zone around
the Conservation Area.
(2) Activities outside the conservation area.--The fact
that an authorized activity or use on land outside a
Conservation Area can be seen or heard within the Conservation
Area shall not preclude the activity or use outside the
boundary of the Conservation Area.
(m) 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 purposes described in section 502.
(n) Public and Private Partnerships.--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, 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, appropriation, or disposal
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 generally
depicted as ``North Carson Range/Galena Withdrawal'' on
the map entitled ``Truckee Meadows Public Lands
Management Act--Withdrawals (South)'' and dated May 5,
2024; 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 generally depicted as ``Peavine
Withdrawal'' on the map entitled ``Truckee Meadows
Public Lands Management Act--Withdrawals (South)'' and
dated May 5, 2024.
(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, appropriation , or disposal
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 68,125 acres of Federal land
and interests in Federal land located in the Carson
City District within the area generally depicted as
``Sand Hills/Petersen Mt. Withdrawal'' on the map
entitled ``Truckee Meadows Public Lands Management
Act--Withdrawals (South)'' and dated May 5, 2024;
(B) the approximately 35,428 acres of Federal land
and interests in Federal land located in the Carson
City District within the area generally depicted as
``Tule Peak Withdrawal'' on the map entitled ``Truckee
Meadows Public Lands Management Act--Withdrawals
(South)'' and dated May 5, 2024;
(C) the approximately 10,596 acres of Federal land
and interests in Federal land located in the Winnemucca
District within the area generally depicted as
``Granite-Banjo Withdrawal'' on the map entitled
``Truckee Meadows Public Lands Management Act--
Withdrawals (North)'' and dated May 5, 2024;
(D) the approximately 177 acres of Federal land and
interests in Federal land located in the Northern
California District within the area generally depicted
as ``Smoke Creek Withdrawal'' on the map entitled
``Truckee Meadows Public Lands Management Act--
Withdrawals (North)'' and dated May 5, 2024; and
(E) the approximately 1,209 acres of Federal land
and interests in Federal land located in the Northern
California District within the area generally depicted
as ``Massacre Rim Dark Sky Withdrawal'' on the map
entitled ``Truckee Meadows Public Lands Management
Act--Withdrawals (North)'' and dated May 5, 2024.
(c) Preservation of Utility Rights-of-Way.--A withdrawal under this
section shall not--
(1) include land within a utility right-of-way grant
approved by the Secretary concerned before the date of
enactment of this Act;
(2) affect the existence, use, operation, maintenance,
repair, construction, reconfiguration, expansion, inspection,
renewal, reconstruction, alteration, addition, relocation,
improvement, removal, or replacement of any utility facility or
appurtenant right-of-way on Federal land withdrawn by this
section; or
(3) preclude the Secretary concerned from authorizing the
establishment of a new utility facility right-of way, or the
renewal or upgrade of a utility facility right-of-way on
Federal land withdrawn by this section, including the electric
utility right-of-way approved in application CAR374 within the
Peavine Withdrawal Area--
(A) in accordance with--
(i) the National Environmental Policy Act
of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.); and
(ii) any other applicable law; and
(B) subject to such terms and conditions as the
Secretary concerned determines to be appropriate.
(d) Withdrawal of United States Fish and Wildlife Service 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, appropriation, or disposal
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 the
Federal land and interests in Federal land located in the
Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge described in Public Land Order
No. 7761 (76 Fed. Reg. 2335 (April 26, 2011)).
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