A bill to amend the Apex Project, Nevada Land Transfer and Authorization Act of 1989 to include the city of North Las Vegas, Nevada, and the Apex Industrial Park Owners Association, and for other purposes.

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Summary of Bill S 217

Bill 119 s 217, also known as the Apex Project, Nevada Land Transfer and Authorization Act of 1989, is a proposed amendment that aims to include the city of North Las Vegas, Nevada, and the Apex Industrial Park Owners Association. The bill seeks to expand the scope of the original act by incorporating these additional entities into the legislation.

The Apex Industrial Park is a key economic hub in the region, and the inclusion of North Las Vegas and the Apex Industrial Park Owners Association is intended to enhance cooperation and coordination among stakeholders in the area. The bill also includes provisions for other purposes, although specific details on these purposes are not provided in the summary.

Overall, the proposed amendment to the Apex Project, Nevada Land Transfer and Authorization Act of 1989 appears to be focused on promoting economic development and collaboration in the region. The bill will likely undergo further review and discussion in Congress before any final decisions are made.

Congressional Summary of S 217

Apex Project, Nevada Land Transfer and Authorization Act Amendments Act

This bill expands the Apex Project, Nevada Land Transfer and Authorization Act of 1989 to extend the rights-of-ways granted to Clark County, Nevada, to other entities and make related requirements.

Specifically, the Department of the Interior must grant certain utility and transportation rights-of-way granted to Clark County to the city of North Las Vegas or the Apex Industrial Park Owners Association for the connection of existing electric power, water, natural gas, telephone, railroad, and highway facilities to the Kerr-McGee site and the other lands conveyed in accordance with this bill. By extending these rights-of-ways, the bill expedites the permitting process for such utilities and infrastructure.

Interior may also grant to the city of North Las Vegas and the Apex Industrial Park Owners Association, in addition to Clark County, such rights-of-way on public lands as may be necessary to support the development as a heavy use industrial zone of certain lands.

Interior may sell at fair market value, without advertising or calling for bids and without regard to volume or time limitations, mineral materials resulting from grading, land balancing, or other activities on the surface of land within the Apex Site where the federal government retains an interest in the minerals.

Land transfers and rights-of-way issued within the site must comply with applicable federal land laws, including the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976.

Current Status of Bill S 217

Bill S 217 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 23, 2025. Bill S 217 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on January 23, 2025. Bill S 217's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. as of January 23, 2025

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A bill to amend the Apex Project, Nevada Land Transfer and Authorization Act of 1989 to include the city of North Las Vegas, Nevada, and the Apex Industrial Park Owners Association, and for other purposes.