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Avi Kwa Ame National Monument Establishment Act of 2022
12/30/2022, 4:18 AM
Summary of Bill HR 6751
The Avi Kwa Ame National Monument would encompass approximately 380,000 acres of land in the southern part of Nevada, near the Colorado River. The area is home to a diverse range of plant and animal species, as well as important cultural and historical sites.
The bill seeks to protect and preserve the natural and cultural resources of the Avi Kwa Ame National Monument for future generations. It would also provide opportunities for outdoor recreation, education, and scientific research within the monument. If passed, the Avi Kwa Ame National Monument Establishment Act of 2022 would designate the area as a national monument under the jurisdiction of the National Park Service. The bill includes provisions for the management and administration of the monument, as well as guidelines for public access and use. Overall, the Avi Kwa Ame National Monument Establishment Act of 2022 aims to conserve the unique natural and cultural heritage of the area, while also promoting sustainable use and enjoyment of the land.
Congressional Summary of HR 6751
Avi Kwa Ame National Monument Establishment Act of 2022
This bill establishes the Avi Kwa Ame National Monument in Nevada, consisting of approximately 445,000 acres of federal land administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
It is the purpose of the monument to conserve, protect, and enhance for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations the cultural, ecological, scenic, wildlife, recreational, dark sky, historical, natural, educational, and scientific resources of the monument.
The Department of the Interior shall manage the monument as a component of the National Landscape Conservation System.
Interior shall ensure access to the monument by members of Indian tribes for traditional cultural purposes.
Interior shall develop a comprehensive plan for the long-term management of the monument.
The bill withdraws federal land located in the monument from
- entry, appropriation, and disposal under the public land laws;
- location, entry, and patenting under the mining laws; and
- operation of the mineral leasing, mineral materials, and geothermal leasing laws.
Any land or interest in land within the boundary of the monument that is acquired by the United States shall become part of the monument and be withdrawn as specified above.
Interior shall establish the Avi Kwa Ame National Monument Advisory Council to advise Interior on the preparation and implementation of the management plan, including budgetary matters related to the monument.
Interior shall transfer administrative jurisdiction of any Bureau of Reclamation land within the monument to the BLM.
