Northern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act of 2024

Northern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act of 2023

This bill provides for the designation, withdrawal, conveyance, exchange, sale, or disposal of certain lands in Nevada.

Specifically, the bill permits the conveyance of federal lands to specified counties and cities, and to the Incline Village General Improvement District, for public purposes and economic development.

Further, the bill

• designates specified parcels of federal land as wilderness and as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System;
• establishes a federal complex for specified Bureau of Land Management, Forest Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Reclamation, and Bureau of Indian Affairs offices or headquarters in Nevada; and
• requires the issuance of corrective patents for private lands adjacent to public land in White Pine County when a cloud on the title demonstrates that the private land had been patented before 1976 and the correction is for five acres or less.

The bill includes provisions regarding tribal cultural resources.

Bill 118 hr 3173, also known as the Northern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to promote economic development and conservation efforts in the northern region of Nevada.

The bill includes provisions for the establishment of new conservation areas, the expansion of existing conservation areas, and the designation of new wilderness areas. These measures aim to protect the natural resources and wildlife habitats in the region while also promoting outdoor recreation and tourism.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the transfer of federal lands to local governments and private entities for economic development purposes. This is intended to spur job creation and economic growth in the region, particularly in industries such as mining, agriculture, and renewable energy. Overall, the Northern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act of 2023 seeks to strike a balance between economic development and conservation efforts in the northern region of Nevada. It aims to protect the environment while also promoting sustainable economic growth and job creation.