,i #aacth ,,congress #ast ,session ,h4 ,r4 #bjae ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,may #af1 #bjac ,mr4 ,horsford 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,amodei1 ,mr4 ,heck of ,nevada1 and ,ms4 ,titus7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,natural ,resources ,a ,,bill ,to provide for certain land conveyances in the ,state of ,nevada1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,las ,vegas ,valley ,public ,land and ,tule ,springs ,fossil ,beds ,national ,monument ,act of #bjac4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents of this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,sec4 #b4 ,tule ,springs ,fossil ,beds ,national ,monument4 ,sec4 #c4 ,addition of land to ,red ,rock ,canyon ,national ,conservation ,area4 ,sec4 #d4 ,conveyance of ,bureau of ,land ,management land to ,north ,las ,vegas4 ,sec4 #e4 ,conveyance of ,bureau of ,land ,management land to ,las ,vegas4 ,sec4 #f4 ,expansion of conveyance to ,las ,vegas ,metropolitan ,police ,department4 ,sec4 #g4 ,spring ,mountains ,national ,recreation ,area withdrawal4 ,sec4 #h4 ,southern ,nevada ,public ,land ,management ,act of #aiih amendments4 ,sec4 #i4 ,conveyance of land to the ,nevada ,system of ,higher ,education4 ,sec4 #aj4 ,land ,conveyance for ,southern ,nevada ,supplemental ,airport4 ,sec4 #aa4 ,sunrise ,mountain ,instant ,study ,area release4 ,sec4 #ab4 ,nellis ,dunes ,off-,highway ,vehicle ,recreation ,area4 ,sec4 #ac4 ,conveyance of land for ,nellis ,air ,force ,base4 ,sec4 #ad4 ,military overflights4 #b4 ,tule ,springs ,fossil ,beds ,national ,monument 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds that-- 7#a7 since #aicc1 the ,upper ,las ,vegas ,wash has been valued by scientists because of the significant paleontological resources demonstrative of the ,pleistocene ,epoch that are located in the area2 7#b7 in #bjjd1 during the preparation of the ,las ,vegas ,valley ,disposal ,boundary ,final ,environmental ,impact ,statement1 the ,bureau of ,land ,management identified sensitive biological1 cultural1 and paleontological resources determined to be worthy of more evaluation with respect to the protective status of the resources2 7#c7 the ,upper ,las ,vegas ,wash contains thousands of paleontological resources from the ,pleistocene ,epoch that are preserved in a unique geological context that are of national importance1 including ,columbian mammoth1 ground sloth1 ,american lion1 camels1 and horse fossils2 7#d7 in addition to ,joshua trees and several species of cacti1 the ,las ,vegas buckwheat1 ,merriam's bearpoppy1 and the ,las ,vegas bearpoppy are #c unique and imperiled plants that are supported in the harsh desert environment of ,tule ,springs2 7#e7 the area provides important habitat for threatened desert tortoise1 endemic poppy bees1 kit foxes1 burrowing owls1 ,le,conte's thrasher1 phainopepla1 and a variety of reptiles2 7#f7 in studies of the area conducted during the last decade1 the ,bureau of ,land ,management and ,national ,park ,service determined that the area likely contains the longest continuous section of ,pleistocene strata in the desert southwest1 which span multiple important global climate cooling and warming episodes2 7#g7 the ,upper ,las ,vegas ,wash is significant to the culture and history of the native and indigenous people of the area1 including the ,southern ,paiute ,tribe2 7#h7 despite the findings of the studies and recommendations for further assessment of the resources for appropriate methods of protection-- 7,a7 the area remains inadequately protected2 and 7,b7 many irreplaceable fossil specimens in the area have been lost to vandalism or theft2 and 7#i7 designation of the ,upper ,las ,vegas ,wash site as a ,national ,monument would protect the unique fossil resources of the area and the geological context of those resources for present and future generations while allowing for public education and continued scientific research opportunities4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,council ,the term ,council means the ,tule ,springs ,fossil ,beds ,national ,monument ,advisory ,council established by subsection 7g77#a74 7#b7 ,county ,the term ,county means ,clark ,county1 ,nevada4 7#c7 ,local government ,the term local government means the ,city of ,las ,vegas1 ,city of ,north ,las ,vegas1 or the ,county4 7#d7 ,management plan ,the term management plan means the management plan for the ,monument developed under subsection 7d77#e74 7#e7 ,map ,the term ,map means the map entitled ,north ,las ,vegas ,valley ,overview and dated ,april #cj1 #bjac4 7#f7 ,monument ,the term ,monument means the ,tule ,springs ,fossil ,beds ,national ,monument established by subsection 7c77#a74 7#g7 ,public land ,the term public land has the meaning given the term public lands in section #ajc of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agjb74 7#h7 ,public water agency ,the term public water agency means a regional wholesale water provider that is engaged in the acquisition of water on behalf of1 or the delivery of water to1 water purveyors who are member agencies of the public water agency4 7#i7 ,qualified electric utility ,the term qualified electric utility means any public or private utility determined by the ,secretary to be technically and financially capable of developing the transmission line4 7#aj7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,interior4 7#aa7 ,state ,the term ,state means the ,state of ,nevada4 7c7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,in order to conserve1 protect1 interpret1 and enhance for the benefit of present and future generations the unique and nationally important paleontological1 scientific1 educational1 and recreational resources and values of the land described in this subsection1 there is established in the ,state1 subject to valid existing rights1 the ,tule ,springs ,fossil ,beds ,national ,monument4 7#b7 ,boundaries ,the ,monument shall consist of approximately #bb1fej acres of public land in the ,county within the boundaries generally depicted on the ,map4 7#c7 ,map2 legal description 7,a7 ,in general ,as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall prepare an official map and legal description of the boundaries of the ,monument4 7,b7 ,legal effect ,the map and legal description prepared under subparagraph 7,a7 shall have the same force and effect as if included in this section1 except that the ,secretary may correct any clerical or typographical errors in the legal description or the map4 7,c7 ,availability of map and legal description ,the map and legal description prepared under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the ,bureau of ,land ,management and the ,national ,park ,service4 7#d7 ,acquisition of land 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 the ,secretary may acquire land or interests in land within or adjacent to the boundaries of the ,monument by donation1 purchase with donated or appropriated funds1 exchange1 or transfer from another ,federal agency4 7,b7 ,limitation ,land or interests in land that are owned by the ,state or a political subdivision of the ,state may be acquired under subparagraph 7,a7 only by donation or exchange4 7#e7 ,withdrawals ,subject to valid existing rights and subsections 7e7 and 7f71 any land within the ,monument or any land or interest in land that is acquired by the ,united ,states for inclusion in the ,monument after the date of enactment of this ,act is withdrawn from-- 7,a7 entry1 appropriation1 or disposal under the public land laws2 7,b7 location1 entry1 and patent under the mining laws2 and 7,c7 operation of the mineral leasing laws1 geothermal leasing laws1 and minerals materials laws4 7#f7 ,relationship to clark county multi-species habitat conservation plan 7,a7 ,amendment to plan ,the ,secretary shall credit1 on an acre-for-acre basis1 approximately #bb1fej acres of the land conserved for the ,monument under this ,act toward the development of additional non-,federal land within the ,county through an amendment to the ,clark ,county ,multi-,species ,habitat ,conservation ,plan4 7,b7 ,effect on plan ,nothing in this ,act otherwise limits1 alters1 modifies1 or amends the ,clark ,county ,multi-,species ,habitat ,conservation ,plan4 7d7 ,administration 7#a7 ,transfer of administrative jurisdiction ,administrative jurisdiction over the approximately #bb1fej acres of public land depicted on the ,map as ,tule ,springs ,fossil ,bed ,national ,monument is transferred from the ,bureau of ,land ,management to the ,national ,park ,service4 7#b7 ,management ,the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 allow only such uses of the ,monument that-- 7i7 are consistent with this section2 7ii7 the ,secretary determines would further the purposes of the ,monument2 and 7iii7 are consistent with existing rights of previously authorized water facility and high voltage transmission facility rights-of-way and any rights-of-way issued under this ,act1 including the operation1 maintenance1 replacement1 and repair and repair of the facility2 and 7,b7 manage the ,monument-- 7i7 in a manner that conserves1 protects1 interprets1 and enhances the resources and values of the ,monument2 and 7ii7 in accordance with-- 7,i7 this section2 7,,ii7 the provisions of laws generally applicable to units of the ,national ,park ,system 7including the ,national ,park ,service ,organic ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #a et seq4772 and 7,,iii7 any other applicable laws4 7#c7 ,buffer zones ,the establishment of the ,monument shall not-- 7,a7 lead to the creation of express or implied protective perimeters or buffer zones around or over the ,monument2 7,b7 preclude disposal or development of public land adjacent to the boundaries of the ,monument1 if the disposal or development is consistent with other applicable law2 7,c7 preclude an activity on1 or use of1 private land adjacent to the boundaries of the ,monument1 if the activity or use is consistent with other applicable law2 or 7,d7 directly or indirectly subject an activity on1 or use of1 private land1 to additional regulation1 if the activity or use is consistent with other applicable law4 7#d7 ,air and water quality ,nothing in this ,act alters the standards governing air or water quality outside the boundary of the ,monument4 7#e7 ,management plan 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall develop a management plan that provides for the long-term protection and management of the ,monument4 7,b7 ,components ,the management plan-- 7i7 shall1 consistent with this section and the purposes of the ,monument-- 7,i7 describe the resources at the ,monument that are to be protected2 7,,ii7 describe the appropriate uses and management of the ,monument2 7,,iii7 allow for continued scientific research at the ,monument2 and 7,,iv7 include a travel management plan that may include existing public transit2 and 7ii7 may-- 7,i7 incorporate any appropriate decisions contained in an existing management or activity plan for the land designated as the ,monument under subsection 7c77#a72 and 7,,ii7 use information developed in any study of land within1 or adjacent to1 the boundary of the ,monument that was conducted before the date of enactment of this ,act4 7,c7 ,public process ,in preparing the management plan1 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 consult with1 and take into account the comments and recommendations of1 the ,council2 7ii7 provide an opportunity for public involvement in the preparation and review of the management plan1 including holding public meetings2 7iii7 consider public comments received as part of the public review and comment process of the management plan2 and 7iv7 consult with governmental and nongovernmental stakeholders involved in establishing and improving the regional trail system to incorporate1 where appropriate1 trails in the ,monument that link to the regional trail system4 7#f7 ,interpretation1 education1 and scientific research 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall provide for public interpretation of1 and education and scientific research on1 the paleontological resources of the ,monument1 with priority given to exhibiting and curating the resources4 7,b7 ,cooperative agreements ,the ,secretary may enter into cooperative agreements with the ,state1 political subdivisions of the ,state1 nonprofit organizations1 and appropriate public and private entities to carry out subparagraph 7,a74 7e7 ,renewable energy transmission facilities 7#a7 ,in general ,on receipt of a complete application from a qualified electric utility1 the ,secretary1 in accordance with the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq471 shall issue to the qualified electric utility a #djj-;foot right-of-way for the construction and maintenance of high-voltage transmission facilities depicted on the ,map as ,renewable ,energy ,transmission ,corridor if the high-voltage transmission facilities do not conflict with other previously authorized rights-of-way within the corridor4 7#b7 ,requirements 7,a7 ,in general ,the high-voltage transmission facilities shall-- 7i7 be used-- 7,i7 primarily1 to the maximum extent practicable1 for renewable energy resources2 and 7,,ii7 to meet reliability standards set by the ,north ,american ,electric ,reliability ,corporation1 the ,western ,electricity ,coordinating ,council1 or the public utilities regulator of the ,state2 and 7ii7 employ best management practices identified as part of the compliance of the ,secretary with the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 to limit impacts on the ,monument1 including impacts to the viewshed4 7,b7 ,capacity ,the ,secretary shall consult with the qualified electric utility that is issued the right-of-way under paragraph 7#a7 and the public utilities regulator of the ,state to seek to maximize the capacity of the high-voltage transmission facilities4 7#c7 ,terms and conditions ,the issuance of a notice to proceed on the construction of the high-voltage transmission facilities within the right-of-way under paragraph 7#a7 shall be subject to terms and conditions that the ,secretary 7in consultation with the qualified electric utility71 as part of the compliance of the ,secretary with the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq471 determines appropriate to protect and conserve the resources for which the ,monument is managed4 7#d7 ,expiration of right-of-way ,the right-of-way issued under paragraph 7#a7 shall expire on the date that is #ae years after the date of enactment of this ,act if construction of the high-voltage transmission facilities described in paragraph 7#a7 has not been initiated by that date1 unless the ,secretary determines that it is in the public interest to continue the right-of-way4 7f7 ,water conveyance facilities 7#a7 ,water conveyance facilities corridor 7,a7 ,in general ,on receipt of #a or more complete applications from a public water agency and except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 the ,secretary1 in accordance with the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq471 shall issue to the public water agency a #ajj-;foot right-of-way for the construction1 maintenance1 repair1 and replacement of a buried water conveyance pipeline and associated facilities within the ,water ,conveyance ,facilities ,corridor and the ,renewable ,energy ,transmission ,corridor depicted on the ,map4 7,b7 ,limitation ,a public water agency right-of-way shall not be granted under subparagraph 7,a7 within the portion of the ,renewable ,energy ,transmission ,corridor that is located along the ,moccasin ,drive alignment1 which is generally between ,t4 #ah ,s4 and ,t4 #ai ,s41 ,mount ,diablo ,baseline and ,meridian4 7#b7 ,buried water conveyance pipeline ,on receipt of #a or more complete applications from a unit of local government or public water agency1 the ,secretary1 in accordance with the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq471 shall issue to the unit of local government or public water agency a #ajj-;foot right-of-way for the construction1 operation1 maintenance1 repair1 and replacement of a buried water conveyance pipeline to access the existing buried water pipeline turnout facility and surge tank located in the ,,ne#a_/d sec4 #af of ,t4 #ai ,s4 and ,r4 #fa ,e4 7#c7 ,requirements 7,a7 ,best management practices ,the water conveyance facilities shall employ best management practices identified as part of the compliance of the ,secretary with the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 to limit the impacts of the water conveyance facilities on the ,monument4 7,b7 ,consultations ,the water conveyance facilities within the ,renewable ,energy ,transmission ,corridor shall be sited in consultation with the qualified electric utility to limit the impacts of the water conveyance facilities on the high-voltage transmission facilities4 7#d7 ,terms and conditions ,the issuance of a notice to proceed on the construction of the water conveyance facilities within the right-of-way under paragraph 7#a7 shall be subject to any terms and conditions that the ,secretary1 in consultation with the public water agency1 as part of the compliance of the ,secretary with the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq471 determines appropriate to protect and conserve the resources for which the ,monument is managed4 7g7 ,tule springs fossil beds national monument advisory council 7#a7 ,establishment ,to provide guidance for the management of the ,monument1 there is established the ,tule ,springs ,fossil ,beds ,national ,monument ,advisory ,council4 7#b7 ,membership 7,a7 ,composition ,the ,council shall consist of #ac members1 to be appointed by the ,secretary1 of whom-- 7i7 #a member shall be a member of1 or be nominated by1 the ,county ,commission2 7ii7 #a member shall be a member of1 or be nominated by1 the city council of ,las ,vegas1 ,nevada2 7iii7 #a member shall be a member of1 or be nominated by1 the city council of ,north ,las ,vegas1 ,nevada2 7iv7 #a member shall be a member of1 or be nominated by1 the tribal council of the ,las ,vegas ,paiute ,tribe2 7v7 #a member shall be a representative of the conservation community in southern ,nevada2 7vi7 #a member shall be a representative of1 or be nominated by1 the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management2 7vii7 #a member shall be a representative of1 or be nominated by1 the ,director of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service2 7viii7 #a member shall be a representative of1 or be nominated by1 the ,director of the ,national ,park ,service2 7ix7 #a member shall be a representative of ,nellis ,air ,force ,base2 7x7 #a member shall be nominated by the ,state2 7xi7 #a member shall reside in the ,county and have a background that reflects the purposes for which the ,monument was established2 and 7xii7 #b members shall reside in the ,county or adjacent counties1 both of whom shall have experience in the field of paleontology1 obtained through higher education1 experience1 or both4 7,b7 ,initial appointment ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall appoint the initial members of the ,council in accordance with subparagraph 7,a74 7#c7 ,duties of the council ,the ,council shall advise the ,secretary with respect to-- 7,a7 the preparation and implementation of the management plan2 and 7,b7 other issues related to the management of the ,monument 7including budgetary matters74 7#d7 ,compensation ,members of the ,council shall receive no compensation for serving on the ,council4 7#e7 ,chairperson 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 the ,council shall elect a ,chairperson from among the members of the ,council4 7,b7 ,limitation ,the ,chairperson shall not be a member of a ,federal or ,state agency4 7,c7 ,term ,the term of the ,chairperson shall be #c years4 7#f7 ,term of members 7,a7 ,in general ,the term of a member of the ,council shall be #c years4 7,b7 ,successors ,notwithstanding the expiration of a #c-year term of a member of the ,council1 a member may continue to serve on the ,council until-- 7i7 the member is reappointed by the ,secretary2 or 7ii7 a successor is appointed4 7#g7 ,vacancies 7,a7 ,in general ,a vacancy on the ,council shall be filled in the same manner in which the original appointment was made4 7,b7 ,appointment for remainder of term ,a member appointed to fill a vacancy on the ,council-- 7i7 shall serve for the remainder of the term for which the predecessor was appointed2 and 7ii7 may be nominated for a subsequent term4 7#h7 ,termination ,unless an extension is jointly recommended by the ,director of the ,national ,park ,service and the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 the ,council shall terminate on the date that is #f years after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7h7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this section4 #c4 ,addition of land to ,red ,rock ,canyon ,national ,conservation ,area 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,conservation area ,the term ,conservation ,area means the ,red ,rock ,canyon ,national ,conservation ,area established by the ,red ,rock ,canyon ,national ,conservation ,area ,establishment ,act of #aiij 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dfj;ccc et seq474 7#b7 ,map ,the term map means the map entitled ,north ,las ,vegas ,valley ,overview and dated ,april #cj1 #bjac4 7#c7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,interior1 acting through the ,bureau of ,land ,management4 7b7 ,addition of land to conservation area 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,conservation ,area is expanded to include the land depicted on the map as ,additions to ,red ,rock ,,nca4 7#b7 ,management plan ,not later than #b years after the date on which the land is acquired1 the ,secretary shall update the management plan for the ,conservation ,area to reflect the management requirements of the acquired land4 7#c7 ,map and legal description 7,a7 ,in general ,as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall finalize the legal description of the parcel to be conveyed under this section4 7,b7 ,minor errors ,the ,secretary may correct any minor error in-- 7i7 the map2 or 7ii7 the legal description4 7,c7 ,availability ,the map and legal description shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the ,bureau of ,land ,management4 #d4 ,conveyance of ,bureau of ,land ,management land to ,north ,las ,vegas 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,map ,the term map means the map entitled ,north ,las ,vegas ,valley ,overview and dated ,april #cj1 #bjac4 7#b7 ,north las vegas ,the term ,north ,las ,vegas means the city of ,north ,las ,vegas1 ,nevada4 7#c7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,interior1 acting through the ,bureau of ,land ,management4 7b7 ,conveyance ,as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this ,act and subject to valid existing rights1 the ,secretary shall convey to ,north ,las ,vegas1 without consideration1 all right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states in and to the land described in subsection 7c74 7c7 ,description of land ,the land referred to in subsection 7b7 consists of the land managed by the ,bureau of ,land ,management described on the map as the ,north ,las ,vegas ,job ,creation ,zone 7including the interests in the land74 7d7 ,map and legal description 7#a7 ,in general ,as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall finalize the legal description of the parcel to be conveyed under this section4 7#b7 ,minor errors ,the ,secretary may correct any minor error in-- 7,a7 the map2 or 7,b7 the legal description4 7#c7 ,availability ,the map and legal description shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the ,bureau of ,land ,management4 7e7 ,use of land for nonresidential development 7#a7 ,in general ,north ,las ,vegas may sell1 lease1 or otherwise convey any portion of the land described in subsection 7c7 for nonresidential development4 7#b7 ,method of sale ,the sale1 lease1 or conveyance of land under paragraph 7#a7 shall be carried out-- 7,a7 through a competitive bidding process2 and 7,b7 for not less than fair market value4 7#c7 ,fair market value ,the ,secretary shall determine the fair market value of the land under paragraph 7#b77;,b7 based on an appraisal that is performed in accordance with-- 7,a7 the ,uniform ,appraisal ,standards for ,federal ,land ,acquisitions2 7,b7 the ,uniform ,standards of ,professional ,appraisal ,practices2 and 7,c7 any other applicable law 7including regulations74 7#d7 ,disposition of proceeds ,the gross proceeds from the sale1 lease1 or conveyance of land under paragraph 7#a7 shall be distributed in accordance with section #d7;e7 of the ,southern ,nevada ,public ,land ,management ,act of #aiih 7,public ,law #aje-bfc2 #aab ,stat4 #bcde2 #aaf ,stat4 #bjjg2 #aag ,stat4 #acag2 #aah ,stat4 #bdad2 #abj ,stat4 #cjde74 7f7 ,use of land for recreation or other public purposes 7#a7 ,in general ,north ,las ,vegas may retain a portion of the land described in subsection 7c7 for public recreation or other public purposes consistent with the ,act of ,june #ad1 #aibf 7commonly known as the ,recreation and ,public ,purposes ,act7 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #hfi et seq47 by providing written notice of the election to the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,revocation ,if ,north ,las ,vegas retains land for public recreation or other public purposes under paragraph 7#a71 ,north ,las ,vegas may-- 7,a7 revoke that election2 and 7,b7 sell1 lease1 or convey the land in accordance with subsection 7e74 7g7 ,administrative costs ,north ,las ,vegas shall pay all appraisal costs1 survey costs1 and other administrative costs necessary for the preparation and completion of any patents for1 and transfers of title to1 the land described in subsection 7c74 7h7 ,reversion 7#a7 ,in general ,if any parcel of land described in subsection 7c7 is not conveyed for nonresidential development under this section or reserved for recreation or other public purposes under subparagraph 7f7 by the date that is #cj years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the parcel of land shall1 at the discretion of the ,secretary1 revert to the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,inconsistent use ,if ,north ,las ,vegas uses any parcel of land described in subsection 7c7 in a manner that is inconsistent with this section-- 7,a7 at the discretion of the ,secretary1 the parcel shall revert to the ,united ,states2 or 7,b7 if the ,secretary does not make an election under subparagraph 7,a71 ,north ,las ,vegas shall sell the parcel of land in accordance with this section4 #e4 ,conveyance of ,bureau of ,land ,management land to ,las ,vegas 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,las vegas ,the term ,las ,vegas means the city of ,las ,vegas1 ,nevada4 7#b7 ,map ,the term map means the map entitled ,north ,las ,vegas ,valley ,overview and dated ,april #cj1 #bjac4 7#c7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,interior1 acting through the ,bureau of ,land ,management4 7b7 ,in general ,as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this ,act1 subject to valid existing rights1 and notwithstanding the land use planning requirements of sections #bjb and #bjc of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agab1 #agac71 the ,secretary shall convey to ,las ,vegas1 without consideration1 all right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states in and to the land described in subsection 7c74 7c7 ,description of land ,the land referred to in subsection 7b7 consists of land managed by the ,bureau of ,land ,management described on the map as ,las ,vegas ,job ,creation ,zone 7including interests in the land74 7d7 ,map and legal description 7#a7 ,in general ,as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall finalize the legal description of the parcel to be conveyed under this section4 7#b7 ,minor errors ,the ,secretary may correct any minor error in-- 7,a7 the map2 or 7,b7 the legal description4 7#c7 ,availability ,the map and legal description shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the ,bureau of ,land ,management4 7e7 ,use of land 7#a7 ,in general ,las ,vegas may sell1 lease1 or otherwise convey any portion of the land described in subsection 7c7 for nonresidential development4 7#b7 ,method of sale ,the sale1 lease1 or conveyance of land under paragraph 7#a7 shall be carried out1 after consultation with the ,las ,vegas ,paiute ,tribe-- 7,a7 through a competitive bidding process2 and 7,b7 for not less than fair market value4 7#c7 ,fair market value ,the ,secretary shall determine the fair market value of the land under paragraph 7#b77;,b7 based on an appraisal that is performed in accordance with-- 7,a7 the ,uniform ,appraisal ,standards for ,federal ,land ,acquisitions2 7,b7 the ,uniform ,standards of ,professional ,appraisal ,practices2 and 7,c7 any other applicable law 7including regulations74 7#d7 ,disposition of proceeds ,the gross proceeds from the sale1 lease1 or conveyance of land under paragraph 7#a7 shall be distributed in accordance with section #d7;e7 of the ,southern ,nevada ,public ,land ,management ,act of #aiih 7,public ,law #aje-bfc2 #aab ,stat4 #bcde2 #aaf ,stat4 #bjjg2 #aag ,stat4 #acag2 #aah ,stat4 #bdad2 #abj ,stat4 #cjde74 7f7 ,use of land for recreation or other public purposes 7#a7 ,in general ,las ,vegas may retain a portion of the land described in subsection 7c7 for public recreation or other public purposes consistent with the ,act of ,june #ad1 #aibf 7commonly known as the ,recreation and ,public ,purposes ,act7 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #hfi et seq47 by providing written notice of the election to the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,revocation ,if ,las ,vegas retains land for public recreation or other public purposes under paragraph 7#a71 ,las ,vegas may-- 7,a7 revoke that election2 and 7,b7 sell1 lease1 or convey the land in accordance with subsection 7e74 7g7 ,administrative costs ,las ,vegas shall pay all appraisal costs1 survey costs1 and other administrative costs necessary for the preparation and completion of any patents for1 and transfers of title to1 the land described in subsection 7c74 7h7 ,reversion 7#a7 ,in general ,if any parcel of land described in subsection 7c7 is not conveyed for nonresidential development under this section or reserved for recreation or other public purposes under subsection 7f7 by the date that is #cj years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the parcel of land shall1 at the discretion of the ,secretary1 revert to the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,inconsistent use ,if ,las ,vegas uses any parcel of land described in subsection 7c7 in a manner that is inconsistent with this section-- 7,a7 at the discretion of the ,secretary1 the parcel shall revert to the ,united ,states2 or 7,b7 if the ,secretary does not make an election under subparagraph 7,a71 ,las ,vegas shall sell the parcel of land in accordance with this section4 #f4 ,expansion of conveyance to ,las ,vegas ,metropolitan ,police ,department ,section #gjc of the ,clark ,county ,conservation of ,public ,land and ,natural ,resources ,act of #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-bhb2 #aaf ,stat4 #bjac7 is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following3 and the parcel of land identified as ,conveyance to ,las ,vegas for ,police ,shooting ,range ,access on the map entitled ,north ,las ,vegas ,valley ,overview1 and dated ,april #cj1 #bjac4 #g4 ,spring ,mountains ,national ,recreation ,area withdrawal ,section #h of the ,spring ,mountains ,national ,recreation ,area ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dfj;hhh-#f7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking for lands described and inserting as provided2 and 7#b7 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,exceptions 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding subsection 7a71 ,w#a_/b;,e#a_/b and ,w#a_/b sec4 #bg1 ,t4 #bc ,s41 ,r4 #eh ,e41 ,mt4 ,diablo ,meridian is not subject to withdrawal under that subsection4 7#b7 ,effect of entry under public land laws ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#a7 of subsection 7a71 the following are not subject to withdrawal under that paragraph3 7,a7 ,any ,federal land in the ,recreation ,area that qualifies for conveyance under ,public ,law #ig-dfe 7commonly known as the ,small ,tracts ,act7 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #eba;c et seq471 which1 notwithstanding section #g of that ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #eba;i71 may be conveyed under that ,act4 7,b7 ,any ,federal land in the ,recreation ,area that the ,secretary determines to be appropriate for conveyance by exchange for non-,federal land within the ,recreation ,area under authorities generally providing for the exchange of ,national ,forest ,system land4 4 #h4 ,southern ,nevada ,public ,land ,management ,act of #aiih amendments ,section #d of the ,southern ,nevada ,public ,land ,management ,act of #aiih 7,public ,law #aje-bfc2 #aab ,stat4 #bcdd2 #aaf ,stat4 #bjjg7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the first sentence of subsection 7a71 by striking dated ,october #a1 #bjjb and inserting dated ,april #cj1 #bjac2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7g71 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#d71 subject to paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c71 ,clark ,county may convey to a unit of local government or regional governmental entity1 without consideration1 land located within the ,airport ,environs ,overlay ,district 7as of the date of enactment of this paragraph7 if the land is used for a water or wastewater treatment facility or any other public purpose consistent with uses allowed under the ,act of ,june #ad1 #aibf 7commonly known as the ,recreation and ,public ,purposes ,act7 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #hfi et seq471 provided that if the conveyed land is used for a purpose other than a public purpose1 paragraph 7#d7 would apply to the conveyance4 4 #i4 ,conveyance of land to the ,nevada ,system of ,higher ,education 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,board of regents ,the term ,board of ,regents means the ,board of ,regents of the ,nevada ,system of ,higher ,education4 7#b7 ,campuses ,the term ,campuses means the ,great ,basin ,college1 ,college of ,southern ,nevada1 and ,university of ,las ,vegas1 ,nevada1 campuses4 7#c7 ,federal land ,the term ,federal land means each of the #c parcels of ,bureau of ,land ,management land identified on the maps as ,parcel to be ,conveyed1 of which-- 7,a7 approximately #dj acres is to be conveyed for the ,college of ,southern ,nevada2 7,b7 approximately #b1jhe acres is to be conveyed for the ,university of ,nevada1 ,las ,vegas2 and 7,c7 approximately #bhe acres is to be conveyed for the ,great ,basin ,college4 7#d7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,interior4 7#e7 ,state ,the term ,state means the ,state of ,nevada4 7#f7 ,system ,the term ,system means the ,nevada ,system of ,higher ,education4 7b7 ,conveyances of ,federal land to the system 7#a7 ,conveyances ,notwithstanding section #bjb of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agab7 and section #a7;c7 of the ,act of ,june #ad1 #aibf 7commonly known as the ,recreation and ,public ,purposes ,act7 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #hfi7;c77 and subject to all valid existing rights1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 convey to the ,system1 without consideration1 all right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states in and to-- 7i7 the ,federal land identified on the map entitled ,great ,basin ,college ,land ,conveyance and dated ,june #bf1 #bjab1 for the ,great ,basin ,college2 and 7ii7 the ,federal land identified on the map entitled ,college of ,southern ,nevada ,land ,conveyance and dated ,june #bf1 #bjab1 for the ,college of ,southern ,nevada1 subject to the requirement that1 as a precondition of the conveyance1 the ,board of ,regents shall1 by mutual assent1 enter into a binding development agreement with the ,city of ,las ,vegas that-- 7,i7 provides for the orderly development of the ,federal land to be conveyed under this subclause2 and 7,,ii7 complies with ,state law2 and 7,b7 convey to the ,system1 without consideration1 all right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states in and to the ,federal land identified on the map entitled ,north ,las ,vegas ,valley ,overview and dated ,april #cj1 #bjac1 for the ,university of ,nevada1 ,las ,vegas1 if the area identified as ,potential ,utility ,schedule on the map is reserved for use for a potential #djj-;foot utility corridor of certain rights-of-way for transportation and public utilities4 7#b7 ,conditions 7,a7 ,in general ,as a condition of the conveyance under paragraph 7#a71 the ,board of ,regents shall agree in writing-- 7i7 to pay any administrative costs associated with the conveyance1 including the costs of any environmental1 wildlife1 cultural1 or historical resources studies2 7ii7 to use the ,federal land conveyed for educational and recreational purposes2 7iii7 to release and indemnify the ,united ,states from any claims or liabilities that may arise from uses carried out on the ,federal land on or before the date of enactment of this ,act by the ,united ,states or any person2 and 7iv7 to assist the ,bureau of ,land ,management in providing information to the students of the ,system and the citizens of the ,state on-- 7,i7 public land 7including the management of public land7 in the ,nation2 and 7,,ii7 the role of the ,bureau of ,land ,management in managing1 preserving1 and protecting the public land in the ,state4 7,b7 ,agreement with nellis air force base 7i7 ,in general ,the ,federal land conveyed to the ,system under paragraph 7#a77;,b7 shall be used in accordance with the agreement entitled the ,cooperative ,interlocal ,agreement between the ,board of ,regents of the ,nevada ,system of ,higher ,education1 on ,behalf of the ,university of ,nevada1 ,las ,vegas1 and the #iith ,air ,base ,wing1 ,nellis ,air ,force ,base1 ,nevada and dated ,june #ai1 #bjji4 7ii7 ,modifications ,any modifications to the agreement described in clause 7i7 or any related master plan shall require the mutual assent of the parties to the agreement4 7iii7 ,limitation ,in no case shall the use of the ,federal land conveyed under paragraph 7#a77;,b7 compromise the national security mission or avigation rights of ,nellis ,air ,force ,base4 7#c7 ,use of ,federal land ,the ,system may use the ,federal land conveyed under paragraph 7#a7 for any public purposes consistent with uses allowed under the ,act of ,june #ad1 #aibf 7commonly known as the ,recreation and ,public ,purposes ,act7 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #hfi et seq474 7#d7 ,reversion 7,a7 ,in general ,if the ,federal land or any portion of the ,federal land conveyed under paragraph 7#a7 ceases to be used for the ,system1 the ,federal land1 or any portion of the ,federal land shall1 at the discretion of the ,secretary1 revert to the ,united ,states4 7,b7 ,university of nevada1 las vegas ,if the ,system fails to complete the first building or show progression toward development of the ,university of ,nevada1 ,las ,vegas campus on the applicable parcels of ,federal land by the date that is #ej years after the date of receipt of certification of acceptable remediation of environmental conditions1 the parcels of the ,federal land described in subsection 7a77#c77;,b7 shall1 at the discretion of the ,secretary1 revert to the ,united ,states4 7,c7 ,college of southern nevada ,if the ,system fails to complete the first building or show progression toward development of the ,college of ,southern ,nevada campus on the applicable parcels of ,federal land by the date that is #ab years after the date of conveyance of the applicable parcels of ,federal land to the ,college of ,southern ,nevada1 the parcels of the ,federal land described in subsection 7a77#c77;,a7 shall1 at the discretion of the ,secretary1 revert to the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this section4 #aj4 ,land ,conveyance for ,southern ,nevada ,supplemental ,airport 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,county ,the term ,county means ,clark ,county1 ,nevada4 7#b7 ,map ,the term ,map means the map entitled ,land ,conveyance for ,southern ,nevada ,supplemental ,airport and dated ,june #bf1 #bjab4 7#c7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,interior4 7b7 ,land conveyance 7#a7 ,in general ,as soon as practicable after the date described in paragraph 7#b71 subject to valid existing rights and paragraph 7#c71 and notwithstanding the land use planning requirements of sections #bjb and #bjc of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agab1 #agac71 the ,secretary shall convey to the ,county1 without consideration1 all right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states in and to the land described in subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,date on which conveyance may be made ,the ,secretary shall not make the conveyance described in paragraph 7#a7 until the later of the date on which the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration has-- 7,a7 approved an airport layout plan for an airport to be located in the ,ivanpah ,valley2 and 7,b7 with respect to the construction and operation of an airport on the site conveyed to the ,county pursuant to section #b7;a7 of the ,ivanpah ,valley ,airport ,public ,lands ,transfer ,act 7,public ,law #ajf-cfb2 #aad ,stat4 #adjd71 issued a record of decision after the preparation of an environmental impact statement or similar analysis required under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq474 7#c7 ,reservation of mineral rights ,in conveying the public land under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall reserve the mineral estate1 except for purposes related to flood mitigation 7including removal from aggregate flood events74 7#d7 ,withdrawal ,subject to valid existing rights1 the public land to be conveyed under paragraph 7#a7 is withdrawn from-- 7,a7 location1 entry1 and patent under the mining laws2 and 7,b7 operation of the mineral leasing and geothermal leasing laws4 7#e7 ,use ,the public land conveyed under paragraph 7#a7 shall be used for the development of flood mitigation infrastructure for the ,southern ,nevada ,supplemental ,airport4 7#f7 ,reversion and reentry 7,a7 ,in general ,if the land conveyed to the ,county under the ,ivanpah ,valley ,airport ,public ,lands ,transfer ,act 7,public ,law #ajf-cfb2 #aad ,stat4 #adjd7 reverts to the ,united ,states1 the land conveyed to the ,county under this section shall revert1 at the option of the ,secretary1 to the ,united ,states4 7,b7 ,use of land ,if the ,secretary determines that the ,county is not using the land conveyed under this section for a purpose described in paragraph 7#d71 all right1 title1 and interest of the ,county in and to the land shall revert1 at the option of the ,secretary1 to the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,description of land ,the land referred to in subsection 7b7 consists of the approximately #b1cbj acres of land managed by the ,bureau of ,land ,management and described on the map as the ,conveyance ,area4 7d7 ,map and legal description 7#a7 ,in general ,as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall prepare an official legal description and map of the parcel to be conveyed under this section4 7#b7 ,minor errors ,the ,secretary may correct any minor error in-- 7,a7 the map2 or 7,b7 the legal description4 7#c7 ,availability ,the map and legal description shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the ,bureau of ,land ,management4 #aa4 ,sunrise ,mountain ,instant ,study ,area release 7a7 ,finding ,congress finds that for the purposes of section #fjc of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #aghb71 the public land in ,clark ,county1 ,nevada1 administered by the ,bureau of ,land ,management in the ,sunrise ,mountain ,instant ,study ,area has been adequately studied for wilderness designation4 7b7 ,release ,any public land described in subsection 7a7 that is not designated as wilderness-- 7#a7 is no longer subject to section #fjc7;c7 of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #aghb7;c772 and 7#b7 shall be managed in accordance with land management plans adopted under section #bjb of that ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agab74 7c7 ,post release land use approvals ,recognizing that the area released under subsection 7b7 presents unique opportunities for the granting of additional rights-of-way1 including for high voltage transmission facilities1 the ,secretary of the ,interior may accommodate multiple applicants within a particular right-of-way4 #ab4 ,nellis ,dunes ,off-,highway ,vehicle ,recreation ,area 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,city ,the term ,city means the city of ,north ,las ,vegas1 ,nevada4 7#b7 ,county ,the term ,county means ,clark ,county1 ,nevada4 7#c7 ,economic support area ,the term ,economic ,support ,area means the land identified on the map as the ,economic ,support ,area4 7#d7 ,federal land ,the term ,federal land means the approximately #a1baa acres of ,federal land in the ,county1 as depicted on the map4 7#e7 ,map ,the term map means the map entitled ,nellis ,dunes ,off-,highway ,vehicle ,recreation ,area and dated ,april #cj1 #bjac4 7#f7 ,nellis dunes recreation area ,the term ,nellis ,dunes ,recreation ,area means the ,nellis ,dunes ,off-,highway ,vehicle ,recreation ,area identified on the map as ,nellis ,dunes ,,ohv ,recreation ,area4 7#g7 ,net proceeds ,the term net proceeds means the amount that is equal to the difference between-- 7,a7 the amount of gross revenues received by the ,county from any activities at the ,economic ,support ,area2 and 7,b7 the total amount expended by the ,county 7or a designee of the ,county7 for capital improvements to each of the ,economic ,support ,area and the ,nellis ,dunes ,recreation ,area1 provided that the capital improvements shall not exceed #hj percent of the total gross proceeds4 7#h7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,interior4 7#i7 ,state ,the term ,state means the ,state of ,nevada4 7b7 ,conveyance of ,federal land to clark county1 nevada 7#a7 ,in general ,as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall convey to the ,county1 subject to valid existing rights and paragraph 7#b71 without consideration1 all right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states in and to the parcels of ,federal land4 7#b7 ,reservation of mineral estate ,in conveying the parcels of ,federal land under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall reserve the mineral estate1 except for purposes related to flood mitigation 7including removal from aggregate flood events74 7#c7 ,use of ,federal land 7,a7 ,in general ,the parcels of ,federal land conveyed under paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 shall be used by the ,county-- 7,i7 to provide a suitable location for the establishment of a centralized off-road vehicle recreation park in the ,county2 7,,ii7 to provide the public with opportunities for off-road vehicle recreation1 including a location for races1 competitive events1 training and other commercial services that directly support a centralized off-road vehicle recreation area and ,county park2 and 7,,iii7 to provide a designated area and facilities that would discourage unauthorized use of off-highway vehicles in areas that have been identified by the ,federal ,government1 ,state government1 or ,county government as containing environmentally sensitive land2 and 7ii7 shall not be disposed of by the ,county4 7,b7 ,reversion ,if the ,county ceases to use any parcel of the ,federal land for the purposes described in subparagraph 7,a77i7 or subparagraph 7,d7-- 7i7 title to the parcel shall revert to the ,united ,states1 at the option of the ,united ,states2 and 7ii7 the ,county shall be responsible for any reclamation necessary to revert the parcel to the ,united ,states4 7,c7 ,renewable and solar energy 7i7 ,in general ,subject to clauses 7ii7 and 7iii71 the parcels of ,federal land conveyed to the ,county under paragraph 7#a7 and the land conveyed to the ,county under section #a7;c7 of ,public ,law #ajg-cej 7#aaf ,stat4 #bige71 may be used for the incidental purpose of generating renewable energy and solar energy for use by the ,clark ,county ,off ,highway ,vehicle ,recreation ,park1 the shooting park authorized under that ,act1 and the ,county4 7ii7 ,limitation ,any project authorized under clause 7i7 shall not interfere with the national security mission of ,nellis ,air ,force ,base or any other military operation4 7iii7 ,required consultation ,before the construction of any proposed project under clause 7i71 the project proponent shall consult with the ,secretary of ,defense or a designee of the ,secretary of ,defense4 7,d7 ,future conveyances ,any future conveyance of ,federal land for addition to the ,clark ,county ,off ,highway ,vehicle ,park or the ,nellis ,dunes ,recreation ,area shall be subject to-- 7i7 the binding interlocal agreement under paragraph 7#d77;,b72 and 7ii7 the aviation easement requirements under paragraph 7#g74 7,e7 ,management plan ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force and the ,county1 may develop a special management plan for the ,federal land-- 7i7 to enhance public safety and safe off-highway vehicle recreation use in the ,nellis ,dunes ,recreation ,area2 7ii7 to ensure compatible development with the mission requirements of the ,nellis ,air ,force ,base2 and 7iii7 to avoid and mitigate known public health risks associated with off-highway vehicle use in the ,nellis ,dunes ,recreation ,area4 7#d7 ,economic support area 7,a7 ,designation ,there is designated the ,economic ,support ,area4 7,b7 ,interlocal agreement 7i7 ,in general ,before the ,economic ,support ,area may be developed1 the ,city and ,county shall enter into an interlocal agreement regarding the development of the ,economic ,support ,area4 7ii7 ,limitation of agreement ,in no case shall the interlocal agreement under this subparagraph compromise or interfere with the aviation rights provided under paragraph 7#g7 and subsection 7c77#c74 7,c7 ,use of proceeds ,of the net proceeds from the development of the ,economic ,support ,area1 the ,county shall-- 7i7 annually deposit #ej percent in a special account in the ,treasury1 to be used by the ,secretary for the development1 maintenance1 operations1 and environmental restoration and mitigation of the ,nellis ,dunes ,recreation ,area2 and 7ii7 retain #ej percent1 to be used by the ,county-- 7,i7 to pay for capital improvements that are not covered by subsection 7a77#g77;,b72 and 7,,ii7 to maintain and operate the park established under paragraph 7#c77;,a77i77,i74 7#e7 ,agreement with nellis air force base 7,a7 ,in general ,before the ,federal land may be conveyed to the ,county under paragraph 7#a71 the ,clark ,county ,board of ,commissioners and ,nellis ,air ,force ,base shall enter into an interlocal agreement for the ,federal land and the ,nellis ,dunes ,recreation ,area-- 7i7 to enhance safe off-highway recreation use2 and 7ii7 to ensure that development of the ,federal land is consistent with the long-term mission requirements of ,nellis ,air ,force ,base4 7,b7 ,limitation ,the use of the ,federal land conveyed under paragraph 7#a7 shall not compromise the national security mission or aviation rights of ,nellis ,air ,force ,base4 7#f7 ,additional terms and conditions ,with respect to the conveyance of ,federal land under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary may require such additional terms and conditions as the ,secretary considers to be appropriate to protect the interests of the ,united ,states4 7#g7 ,aviation easement 7,a7 ,in general ,each deed entered into for the conveyance of the ,federal land shall contain a perpetual aviation easement reserving to the ,united ,states all rights necessary to preserve free and unobstructed overflight in and through the airspace above1 over1 and across the surface of the ,federal land conveyed under subsection 7b77#a7 for the passage of aircraft owned or operated by any ,federal agency or other ,federal entity4 7,b7 ,requirements ,each easement described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall include such terms and conditions as the ,secretary of the ,air ,force determines to be necessary to comply with subparagraph 7,a74 7c7 ,designation of the nellis dunes national off-,highway vehicle recreation area 7#a7 ,in general ,the approximately #aj1jjj acres of land identified as ,nellis ,dunes in the ,bureau of ,land ,management ,resource ,management ,plan shall be known and designated as the ,nellis ,dunes ,off-,highway ,vehicle ,recreation ,area4 7#b7 ,management plan ,the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management may develop a special management plan for the ,nellis ,dunes ,recreation ,area to enhance the safe use of off-highway vehicles for recreational purposes4 7#c7 ,aviation rights ,the aviation rights described in subsection 7b77#g7 shall apply to the ,nellis ,dunes ,recreation ,area4 7d7 ,withdrawal and reservation of land for nellis air force base 7#a7 ,withdrawal ,subject to valid existing rights and except as otherwise provided in this subsection-- 7,a7 the ,federal land and interests in the ,federal land identified on the map as ,land to be withdrawn for ,nellis ,air ,force ,base are withdrawn from all forms of appropriation under the general land laws1 including the mining1 mineral leasing1 and geothermal leasing laws2 and 7,b7 jurisdiction over the land and interest in land withdrawn and reserved by this subsection is transferred to the ,secretary of the ,air ,force4 7#b7 ,reservation ,the land withdrawn under paragraph 7#a7 is reserved for use by the ,secretary of the ,air ,force for-- 7,a7 the enlargement and protection of ,nellis ,air ,force ,base2 or 7,b7 other defense-related purposes consistent with the purposes of this subsection4 7#c7 ,changes in use ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall consult with the ,secretary before using the land withdrawn and reserved by this subsection for any purpose other than the purposes described in subsection 7b77#c77;,a77i74 7#d7 ,easement ,the ,united ,states reserves-- 7,a7 a right of flight for the passage of aircraft in the airspace above the surface of the ,federal land conveyed to the ,county2 and 7,b7 the right to cause in the airspace any noise1 vibration1 smoke1 or other effects that may be inherent in the operation of aircraft landing at1 or taking off from1 ,nellis ,air ,force ,base4 #ac4 ,conveyance of land for ,nellis ,air ,force ,base 7a7 ,in general ,administrative jurisdiction over the parcel of ,federal land described in subsection 7b7 is transferred from the ,bureau of ,land ,management to the ,air ,force for inclusion in ,nellis ,air ,force ,base4 7b7 ,description of land ,the parcel of ,federal land referred to in subsection 7a7 is the approximately #daj acres of land administered by the ,bureau of ,land ,management and identified as ,addition to ,nellis ,air ,force ,base on the map entitled ,north ,las ,vegas ,valley ,overview and dated ,april #cj1 #bjac4 #ad4 ,military overflights 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds that-- 7#a7 military aircraft testing and training activities in the ,state of ,nevada-- 7,a7 are an important part of the national defense system of the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 are essential in order to secure an enduring and viable national defense system for the current and future generations of people of the ,united ,states2 7#b7 the units of the ,national ,park ,system and the additions to the ,conservation ,area established under this ,act are located within a region critical to providing training1 research1 and development for the ,armed ,forces of the ,united ,states and allies of the ,armed ,forces2 7#c7 there is a lack of alternative sites available for the military training1 testing1 and research activities being conducted in the ,state of ,nevada2 7#d7 continued use of the airspace in the ,state of ,nevada is essential for military purposes2 and 7#e7 continuation of the military activities in the ,state of ,nevada1 under appropriate terms and conditions1 is not incompatible with the protection and proper management of the natural1 environmental1 cultural1 and other resources and values of ,federal land in the ,state of ,nevada4 7b7 ,overflights ,nothing in this ,act or any other land management law applicable to a new unit of the ,national ,park ,system or an addition to the ,conservation ,area designated by this ,act shall restrict or preclude overflights1 including-- 7#a7 low-level overflights of military aircraft over the ,federal land2 and 7#b7 military overflights that can be seen or heard within the unit or ,conservation ,area4 7c7 ,special airspace ,nothing in this ,act or any other land management law applicable to a new unit of the ,national ,park or an addition to the ,conservation ,area designated by this ,act shall restrict or preclude the designation of new units of special airspace or the use or establishment of military flight training routes over the unit or ,conservation ,area4