To provide for the conveyance of certain public land in Clark County, Nevada, for use as a shooting range.
Latest Action
Became Public Law No: 107-350.
Official Summary
Directs the Secretary of the Interior to convey specified parcels of public land in Clark County, Nevada, to the County: (1) for establishment of a centralized shooting facility in the Las Vegas Valley; and (2) to provide the public with opportunities for education and recreation and to provide a location for competitive events and marksmanship training. Prohibits such parcels from being disposed of by the county.Declares that parcels to be conveyed that comprise a portion of the Quail Springs Wilderness Study Area are no longer subject to requirements under the Federal Land Management Policy Act of 1976 pertaining to the management of wilderness study areas.Directs the Secretary to require that the county pay all survey costs and other administrative costs necessary for the preparation and completion of any patents of, and transfer of title to, such property.
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AI Government Intelligence™This bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to transfer specified public land in Clark County, Nevada, to the county for use as a centralized shooting range. The land conveyed will be used for public education, recreation, competitive shooting events, and marksmanship training. The bill also removes certain parcels from wilderness study area management requirements and requires the county to cover survey and administrative costs related to the land transfer.
The bill facilitates the transfer of public land to Clark County, Nevada, to establish a shooting range and related facilities, impacting land management and local recreational opportunities.
- Conveys specific public land parcels in Clark County, Nevada, to the county for a shooting range facility.
- Exempts the conveyed parcels from Federal Land Management Policy Act wilderness study area requirements.
- Requires the county to pay all survey and administrative costs for the land transfer.
Clark County government and residents seeking recreational, educational, and competitive shooting opportunities may benefit from the establishment of a centralized shooting facility. The Department of the Interior is involved in managing the land conveyance process.
Potential concerns include the impact of removing land from wilderness study area protections, the financial responsibility placed on the county for survey and administrative costs, and the long-term management and use restrictions on the conveyed land. The full bill text is not available, limiting detailed analysis of provisions.
The bill was introduced in the House during the 107th Congress and has passed into law, reflecting legislative action in the area of Public Lands and Natural Resources. The latest action indicates final enactment as Public Law No: 107-350.
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The removal of land from wilderness study area protections may affect environmental management and conservation status. Establishing a shooting range could influence local land use patterns and recreational activities.
The full bill text is not available, limiting detailed review of all provisions. Citizens may want to review how the land conveyance affects wilderness protections and local land management. The financial responsibility placed on the county for administrative costs is a key implementation detail.
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