[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
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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