Pershing County Development and Conservation: Land Sales, New Wilderness, and Tribal Trust Land
This Act aims to streamline federal land management in Pershing County, Nevada, by resolving the 'checkerboard' land ownership pattern through sales and exchanges. Proceeds from these transactions will fund education, county budgeting, and a special federal account for land acquisition and other purposes. Furthermore, the legislation designates new wilderness areas and transfers approximately 10 acres of land into trust for the Lovelock Paiute Tribe.
Key points
Land Ownership Consolidation: Federal lands will be sold or exchanged to consolidate ownership, aiming to improve Pershing County's tax base and simplify land management.
New Wilderness Areas: Designation of new Wilderness Areas, which withdraws them from mineral leasing laws and restricts new water resource facilities.
Funding Distribution: 5% of land sale proceeds go to the State of Nevada (for education), 10% to Pershing County, and the remainder to a special federal account.
Tribal Land Transfer: Approximately 10 acres of land will be held in trust for the Lovelock Paiute Tribe, with a prohibition on Class II or Class III gaming.
Status:
Expired
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