Truckee Meadows Public Lands Management Act

11/27/2024, 7:35 PM

Truckee Meadows Public Lands Management Act

This bill conveys, disposes, transfers, designates, and withdraws certain federal lands in Washoe County, Nevada. Specifically, the bill

  • conveys certain Department of the Interior and Forest Service lands to, for example, Nevada, the city of Reno, the city of Sparks, Washoe County, and other local governmental entities; 
  • requires Interior and the Forest Service to sell certain federal lands and to evaluate such lands for affordable housing suitability;
  • requires such sales for affordable housing to be priced at less than fair market value;
  • requires certain Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands to be held in trust for certain Indian tribes; 
  • requires certain tribal fee lands to be held in trust for those tribes; 
  • designates certain public lands as wilderness and as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System; 
  • authorizes Interior to conduct management activities in the wilderness areas to maintain or restore fish and wildlife populations and habitats; 
  • requires BLM to accept voluntary donations of grazing permits and leases on certain lands, terminate such permits or leases, and permanently end grazing on the land covered by such permits or leases; 
  • establishes certain National Conservation Areas; and 
  • withdraws certain federal lands from (1) entry and appropriation under public land laws; (2) location, entry, and patent under mining laws, and (3) operation of mineral leasing, mineral materials, and geothermal leasing laws.
The Truckee Meadows Public Lands Management Act, also known as Bill 118 s 3593, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The bill aims to address the management of public lands in the Truckee Meadows region of Nevada.

The main provisions of the bill include the designation of certain areas as wilderness, conservation, or recreation areas. This designation would provide protection for these lands and ensure that they are preserved for future generations. The bill also includes provisions for the transfer of certain federal lands to local governments for economic development and other purposes.

Additionally, the bill addresses issues related to wildfire management, water rights, and recreational opportunities in the Truckee Meadows region. It also includes provisions for the protection of wildlife habitat and the promotion of outdoor recreation activities. Overall, the Truckee Meadows Public Lands Management Act is aimed at balancing the needs of conservation, economic development, and recreation in the region. It seeks to ensure that public lands are managed in a sustainable and responsible manner for the benefit of current and future generations.
Congress
118
Number
S - 3593
Introduced on
2024-01-16
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

1/16/2024
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Truckee Meadows Public Lands Management Act

This bill conveys, disposes, transfers, designates, and withdraws certain federal lands in Washoe County, Nevada. Specifically, the bill

  • conveys certain Department of the Interior and Forest Service lands to, for example, Nevada, the city of Reno, the city of Sparks, Washoe County, and other local governmental entities; 
  • requires Interior and the Forest Service to sell certain federal lands and to evaluate such lands for affordable housing suitability;
  • requires such sales for affordable housing to be priced at less than fair market value;
  • requires certain Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands to be held in trust for certain Indian tribes; 
  • requires certain tribal fee lands to be held in trust for those tribes; 
  • designates certain public lands as wilderness and as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System; 
  • authorizes Interior to conduct management activities in the wilderness areas to maintain or restore fish and wildlife populations and habitats; 
  • requires BLM to accept voluntary donations of grazing permits and leases on certain lands, terminate such permits or leases, and permanently end grazing on the land covered by such permits or leases; 
  • establishes certain National Conservation Areas; and 
  • withdraws certain federal lands from (1) entry and appropriation under public land laws; (2) location, entry, and patent under mining laws, and (3) operation of mineral leasing, mineral materials, and geothermal leasing laws.
The Truckee Meadows Public Lands Management Act, also known as Bill 118 s 3593, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The bill aims to address the management of public lands in the Truckee Meadows region of Nevada.

The main provisions of the bill include the designation of certain areas as wilderness, conservation, or recreation areas. This designation would provide protection for these lands and ensure that they are preserved for future generations. The bill also includes provisions for the transfer of certain federal lands to local governments for economic development and other purposes.

Additionally, the bill addresses issues related to wildfire management, water rights, and recreational opportunities in the Truckee Meadows region. It also includes provisions for the protection of wildlife habitat and the promotion of outdoor recreation activities. Overall, the Truckee Meadows Public Lands Management Act is aimed at balancing the needs of conservation, economic development, and recreation in the region. It seeks to ensure that public lands are managed in a sustainable and responsible manner for the benefit of current and future generations.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to provide for economic development and conservation in Washoe County, Nevada, and for other purposes.
Policy Areas
Public Lands and Natural Resources

Comments

APPROVED
AM
Abdiel Melton
@pain_au_levain_ginger_balmore41985
I'm not sure about this Truckee Meadows Public Lands Management Act. How will it impact our community in the long run?
APPROVED
HM
Harlem Moss
@coriander_seed_jujube_edradour19321
I think this bill is a good idea. It will help protect our public lands for future generations. #TruckeeMeadowsAct #LongTermBenefits

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Latest Summary5/23/2024

Truckee Meadows Public Lands Management Act

This bill conveys, disposes, transfers, designates, and withdraws certain federal lands in Washoe County, Nevada. Specifically, the bill

  • conveys certain Department of th...
Latest Action11/21/2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 604.