,,ii #aafth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #bhjd ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,november #f1 #bjai,ms4 ,cortez ,masto 7for herself and ,ms4 ,rosen7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources ,a ,,bill ,to promote conservation1 improve public land management1 and provide for sensible development in ,pershing ,county1 ,nevada1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,pershing ,county ,economic ,development and ,conservation ,act4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents of this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4,sec4 #b4 ,definitions4,title ,i--,checkerboard ,land ,resolution,sec4 #aja4 ,findings4,sec4 #ajb4 ,definitions4,sec4 #ajc4 ,sale or exchange of eligible land4,sec4 #ajd4 ,sale of encumbered land4,sec4 #aje4 ,disposition of proceeds4,sec4 #ajf4 ,conveyance of land for use as a public cemetery4,title ,,ii--,wilderness ,areas,sec4 #bja4 ,additions to the ,national ,wilderness ,preservation ,system4,sec4 #bjb4 ,administration4,sec4 #bjc4 ,wildlife management4,sec4 #bjd4 ,release of wilderness study areas4,sec4 #bje4 ,native ,american cultural and religious uses4 #b4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,county ,the term ,county means ,pershing ,county1 ,nevada4 7#b7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,interior4 7#c7 ,state ,the term ,state means the ,state of ,nevada4 7#d7 ,wilderness area ,the term wilderness area means a wilderness area designated by section #bja7;a74 ,i ,checkerboard ,land ,resolution #aja4 ,findings ,congress finds that-- 7#a7 since the passage of the ,act of ,july #a1 #ahfb 7#ab ,stat4 #dhi1 chapter #abj7 7commonly known as the ,pacific ,railway ,act of #ahfb71 under which railroad land grants along the ,union ,pacific ,railroad right-of-way created a checkerboard land pattern of alternating public land and privately owned land1 management of the land in the checkerboard area has been a constant source of frustration for the ,county government1 private landholders in the ,county1 and the ,federal ,government2 7#b7 management of ,federal land in the checkerboard area has been costly and difficult for the ,federal land management agencies1 creating a disincentive to manage the land effectively2 7#c7 parcels of land within the checkerboard area in the ,county will not vary significantly in appraised value by acre due to the similarity of highest and best use in the ,county2 and 7#d7 consolidation of appropriate land within the checkerboard area through sales and exchanges for development and ,federal management will-- 7,a7 help improve the tax base of the ,county2 and 7,b7 simplify management for the ,federal ,government4 #ajb4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,eligible land ,the term eligible land means any land administered by the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management-- 7,a7 that is within the area identified on the ,map as ,checkerboard ,lands ,resolution ,area that is designated for disposal by the ,secretary through-- 7i7 the ,winnemucca ,consolidated ,resource ,management ,plan2 or 7ii7 any subsequent amendment or revision to the management plan that is undertaken with full public involvement2 and 7,b7 that is not encumbered land4 7#b7 ,encumbered land ,the term encumbered land means any land administered by the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management within the area identified on the ,map as ,checkerboard ,lands ,resolution ,area that is encumbered by mining claims1 millsites1 or tunnel sites4 7#c7 ,map ,the term ,map means the map prepared under section #ajc7;b77#a74 7#d7 ,qualified entity ,the term qualified entity means1 with respect to a portion of encumbered land-- 7,a7 the owner of a mining claim1 millsite1 or tunnel site located on a portion of the encumbered land on the date of enactment of this ,act2 and 7,b7 a successor in interest of an owner described in subparagraph 7,a74 #ajc4 ,sale or exchange of eligible land 7a7 ,authorization of conveyance ,notwithstanding sections #bjb1 #bjc1 #bjf1 and #bji of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agab1 #agac1 #agaf1 #agai71 as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 in accordance with this ,act and any other applicable law and subject to valid existing rights1 shall conduct sales or exchanges of the eligible land4 7b7 ,map 7#a7 ,in general ,as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall prepare a map that depicts the boundaries of the land identified for disposal under this title1 to be identified as the ,checkerboard ,lands ,resolution ,area on the ,map4 7#b7 ,minor corrections ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,county1 may correct minor errors in the ,map4 7c7 ,joint selection required ,after providing public notice1 the ,secretary and the ,county shall jointly select parcels of eligible land to be offered for sale or exchange under subsection 7a74 7d7 ,method of sale ,a sale of eligible land under subsection 7a7 shall be-- 7#a7 consistent with subsections 7d7 and 7f7 of section #bjc of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agac72 7#b7 conducted through a competitive bidding process1 under which adjoining landowners are offered the first option1 unless the ,secretary determines there are suitable and qualified buyers that are not adjoining landowners2 and 7#c7 for not less than fair market value1 based on an appraisal in accordance with the ,uniform ,standards of ,professional ,appraisal ,practice and this ,act4 7e7 ,land exchanges 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act and subject to the joint selection requirements under subsection 7c71 the ,secretary shall offer to exchange all eligible land under this section for private land4 7#b7 ,adjacent land ,to the extent practicable1 the ,secretary shall seek to enter into agreements with one or more owners of private land adjacent to the eligible land for the exchange of the private land for the eligible land1 if the ,secretary determines that the exchange would consolidate ,federal land ownership and facilitate improved ,federal land management4 7#c7 ,priority land exchanges ,in acquiring private land under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall give priority to the acquisition of private land in higher-value natural resource areas in the ,county4 7f7 ,mass appraisals 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and every #e years thereafter1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 conduct a mass appraisal of eligible land to be sold or exchanged under this section2 7,b7 prepare an evaluation analysis for each land transaction under this section2 and 7,c7 make available to the public the results of the mass appraisals conducted under subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,use ,the ,secretary may use mass appraisals and evaluation analyses conducted under paragraph 7#a7 to facilitate exchanges of eligible land for private land4 7g7 ,deadline for sale or exchange2 exclusions 7#a7 ,deadline ,not later than #ij days after the date on which the eligible land is jointly selected under subsection 7c71 the ,secretary shall offer for sale or exchange the parcels of eligible land jointly selected under that subsection4 7#b7 ,postponement or exclusion ,the ,secretary or the ,county may postpone1 or exclude from1 a sale or exchange of all or a portion of the eligible land jointly selected under subsection 7c7 for emergency ecological or safety reasons4 7h7 ,withdrawal 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to valid existing rights and mining claims1 millsites1 and tunnel sites1 effective on the date on which a parcel of eligible land is jointly selected under subsection 7c7 for sale or exchange1 that parcel is withdrawn from-- 7,a7 all forms of entry and appropriation under the public land laws1 including the mining laws2 7,b7 location1 entry1 and patent under the mining laws2 and 7,c7 operation of the mineral leasing and geothermal leasing laws4 7#b7 ,termination ,the withdrawal of a parcel of eligible land under paragraph 7#a7 shall terminate-- 7,a7 on the date of sale or1 in the case of exchange1 the conveyance of title of the parcel of eligible land under this section2 or 7,b7 with respect to any parcel of eligible land selected for sale or exchange under subsection 7c7 that is not sold or exchanged1 not later than #b years after the date on which the parcel was offered for sale or exchange under this section4 #ajd4 ,sale of encumbered land 7a7 ,authorization of conveyance ,notwithstanding sections #bjb1 #bjc1 #bjf1 and #bji of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agab1 #agac1 #agaf1 #agai71 not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act and subject to valid existing rights held by third parties1 the ,secretary shall offer to convey to qualified entities1 for fair market value1 the remaining right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states1 in and to the encumbered land4 7b7 ,costs of sales to qualified entities ,as a condition of each conveyance of encumbered land under this section1 the qualified entity shall pay all costs related to the conveyance of the encumbered land1 including the costs of surveys and other administrative costs associated with the conveyance4 7c7 ,offer ,to convey 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which the ,secretary receives a fair market offer from a qualified entity for the conveyance of encumbered land1 the ,secretary shall accept the fair market value offer4 7#b7 ,appraisal ,fair market value of the interest of the ,united ,states in and to encumbered land shall be determined by an appraisal conducted in accordance with the ,uniform ,standards of ,professional ,appraisal ,practice4 7d7 ,conveyance ,not later than #ahj days after the date of acceptance by the ,secretary of an offer from a qualified entity under subsection 7c77#a7 and completion of a sale for all or part of the applicable portion of encumbered land to the qualified entity1 the ,secretary1 by delivery of an appropriate deed1 patent1 or other valid instrument of conveyance1 shall convey to the qualified entity all remaining right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states in and to the applicable portion of the encumbered land4 7e7 ,merger ,subject to valid existing rights held by third parties1 on delivery of the instrument of conveyance to the qualified entity under subsection 7d71 the prior interests in the locatable minerals and the right to use the surface for mineral purposes held by the qualified entity under a mining claim1 millsite1 tunnel site1 or any other ,federal land use authorization applicable to the encumbered land included in the instrument of conveyance1 shall merge with all right1 title1 and interest conveyed to the qualified entity by the ,united ,states under this section to ensure that the qualified entity receives fee simple title to the purchased encumbered land4 #aje4 ,disposition of proceeds 7a7 ,disposition of proceeds ,of the proceeds from the sale of land under this title-- 7#a7 #e percent shall be disbursed to the ,state for use in the general education program of the ,state2 7#b7 #aj percent shall be disbursed to the ,county for use as determined through normal ,county budgeting procedures2 and 7#c7 the remainder shall be deposited in a special account in the ,treasury of the ,united ,states1 to be known as the ,pershing ,county ,special ,account1 which shall be available to the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,county1 for-- 7,a7 the acquisition of land from willing sellers 7including interests in land7 in the ,county-- 7i7 within a wilderness area2 7ii7 that protects other environmentally significant land2 7iii7 that secures public access to ,federal land for hunting1 fishing1 and other recreational purposes2 or 7iv7 that improves management of ,federal land within the area identified on the ,map as ,checkerboard ,lands ,resolution ,area2 and 7,b7 the reimbursement of costs incurred by the ,secretary in preparing for the sale or exchange of land under this title4 7b7 ,investment of special account ,any amounts deposited in the special account established under subsection 7a77#c7-- 7#a7 shall earn interest in an amount determined by the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 based on the current average market yield on outstanding marketable obligations of the ,united ,states of comparable maturities2 and 7#b7 may be expended by the ,secretary in accordance with this section4 7c7 ,reports 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,september #cj of the fifth fiscal year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and every #e fiscal years thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,state1 the ,county1 and the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the operation of the special account established under subsection 7a77#c7 for the preceding #e fiscal years4 7#b7 ,contents ,each report submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 for the fiscal year covered by the report-- 7,a7 a statement of the amounts deposited into the special account2 7,b7 a description of the expenditures made from the special account for the fiscal year1 including the purpose of the expenditures2 7,c7 recommendations for additional authorities to fulfill the purpose of the special account2 and 7,d7 a statement of the balance remaining in the special account at the end of the fiscal year4 #ajf4 ,conveyance of land for use as a public cemetery 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall convey to the ,county1 without consideration1 the ,federal land described in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,description of ,federal land ,the ,federal land referred to in subsection 7a7 is the approximately #aj acres of land depicted as ,unionville ,cemetery on the ,map4 7c7 ,use of conveyed land ,the ,federal land conveyed under subsection 7a7 shall be used by the ,county as a public cemetery4 ,,ii ,wilderness ,areas #bja4 ,additions to the ,national ,wilderness ,preservation ,system 7a7 ,additions ,in accordance with the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq471 the following parcels of ,federal land in the ,state are designated as wilderness and as components of the ,national ,wilderness ,preservation ,system3 7#a7 ,cain ,mountain ,wilderness ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 comprising approximately #ab1cci acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,proposed ,cain ,mountain ,wilderness and dated ,february #i1 #bjag1 which shall be known as the ,cain ,mountain ,wilderness4 7#b7 ,bluewing ,wilderness ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 comprising approximately #bd1ijj acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,proposed ,bluewing ,wilderness and dated ,february #i1 #bjag1 which shall be known as the ,bluewing ,wilderness4 7#c7 ,selenite ,peak ,wilderness ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 comprising approximately #bb1hbb acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,proposed ,selenite ,peak ,wilderness and dated ,february #i1 #bjag1 which shall be known as the ,selenite ,peak ,wilderness4 7#d7 ,mount ,limbo ,wilderness ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 comprising approximately #aa1hee acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,proposed ,mt4 ,limbo ,wilderness and dated ,february #i1 #bjag1 which shall be known as the ,mount ,limbo ,wilderness4 7#e7 ,north ,sahwave ,wilderness ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 comprising approximately #ac1hge acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,proposed ,north ,sahwave ,wilderness and dated ,february #i1 #bjag1 which shall be known as the ,north ,sahwave ,wilderness4 7#f7 ,grandfathers ,wilderness ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 comprising approximately #ce1cci acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,proposed ,grandfathers ,wilderness and dated ,february #i1 #bjag1 which shall be known as the ,grandfathers ,wilderness4 7#g7 ,fencemaker ,wilderness ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 comprising approximately #ad1idb acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,proposed ,fencemaker ,wilderness and dated ,february #i1 #bjag1 which shall be known as the ,fencemaker ,wilderness4 7b7 ,boundary ,the boundary of any portion of a wilderness area that is bordered by a road shall be #ajj feet from the centerline of the road4 7c7 ,map and legal description 7#a7 ,in general ,as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall file a map and legal description of each wilderness area4 7#b7 ,effect ,each map and legal description prepared under paragraph 7#a7 shall have the same force and effect as if included in this ,act1 except that the ,secretary may correct clerical and typographical errors in the map or legal description4 7#c7 ,availability ,each map and legal description prepared under paragraph 7#a7 shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the ,bureau of ,land ,management4 7#d7 ,withdrawal ,subject to valid existing rights1 the wilderness areas designated by subsection 7a7 are withdrawn from-- 7,a7 all forms of entry1 appropriation1 and disposal under the public land laws2 7,b7 location1 entry1 and patent under the mining laws2 and 7,c7 disposition under all laws relating to mineral and geothermal leasing or mineral materials4 #bjb4 ,administration 7a7 ,management ,subject to valid existing rights1 the wilderness areas shall be administered by the ,secretary in accordance with the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq471 except that with respect to the wilderness areas-- 7#a7 any reference in that ,act to the effective date shall be considered to be a reference to the date of enactment of this ,act2 and 7#b7 any reference in that ,act to the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall be considered to be a reference to the ,secretary4 7b7 ,livestock ,the grazing of livestock in the wilderness areas1 if established before the date of enactment of this ,act1 shall be allowed to continue1 subject to such reasonable regulations1 policies1 and practices as the ,secretary considers to be necessary in accordance with-- 7#a7 section #d7;d77#d7 of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacc7;d77#d772 and 7#b7 the guidelines set forth in ,appendix ,a of the report of the ,committee on ,interior and ,insular ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives accompanying ,h4,r4 #begj of the #ajast ,congress 7,house ,report #aja-dje74 7c7 ,incorporation of acquired land and interests ,any land or interest in land within the boundary of a wilderness area that is acquired by the ,united ,states after the date of enactment of this ,act shall be added to and administered as part of the wilderness area4 7d7 ,adjacent management 7#a7 ,in general ,congress does not intend for the designation of the wilderness areas to create protective perimeters or buffer zones around the wilderness areas4 7#b7 ,nonwilderness activities ,the fact that nonwilderness activities or uses can be seen or heard from areas within a wilderness area shall not preclude the conduct of those activities or uses outside the boundary of the wilderness area4 7e7 ,military overflights ,nothing in this title restricts or precludes-- 7#a7 low-level overflights of military aircraft over the wilderness areas1 including military overflights that can be seen or heard within the wilderness areas2 7#b7 flight testing and evaluation2 or 7#c7 the designation or creation of new units of special use airspace1 or the establishment of military flight training routes1 over the wilderness areas4 7f7 ,wildfire1 insect1 and disease management ,in accordance with section #d7;d77#a7 of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacc7;d77#a771 the ,secretary may take such measures in the wilderness areas as are necessary for the control of fire1 insects1 and diseases 7including1 as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate1 the coordination of the activities with a ,state or local agency74 7g7 ,climatological data collection ,in accordance with the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq47 and subject to such terms and conditions as the ,secretary may prescribe1 the ,secretary may authorize the installation and maintenance of hydrologic1 meteorologic1 or climatological data collection devices in the wilderness areas if the ,secretary determines that the facilities and access to the facilities are essential to flood warning1 flood control1 or water reservoir operation activities4 7h7 ,water rights 7#a7 ,findings ,congress finds that-- 7,a7 the wilderness areas are located-- 7i7 in the semiarid region of the ,great ,basin2 and 7ii7 at the headwaters of the streams and rivers on land with respect to which there are few1 if any-- 7,i7 actual or proposed water resource facilities located upstream2 and 7,,ii7 opportunities for diversion1 storage1 or other uses of water occurring outside the land that would adversely affect the wilderness values of the land2 7,b7 the wilderness areas are generally not suitable for use or development of new water resource facilities2 and 7,c7 because of the unique nature of the wilderness areas1 it is possible to provide for proper management and protection of the wilderness and other values of land in ways different from those used in other laws4 7#b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this section is to protect the wilderness values of the wilderness areas by means other than a federally reserved water right4 7#c7 ,statutory construction ,nothing in this title-- 7,a7 constitutes an express or implied reservation by the ,united ,states of any water or water rights with respect to the wilderness areas2 7,b7 affects any water rights in the ,state 7including any water rights held by the ,united ,states7 in existence on the date of enactment of this ,act2 7,c7 establishes a precedent with regard to any future wilderness designations2 7,d7 affects the interpretation of1 or any designation made under1 any other ,act2 or 7,e7 limits1 alters1 modifies1 or amends any interstate compact or equitable apportionment decree that apportions water among and between the ,state and other ,states4 7#d7 ,nevada water law ,the ,secretary shall follow the procedural and substantive requirements of ,state law in order to obtain and hold any water rights not in existence on the date of enactment of this ,act with respect to the wilderness areas4 7#e7 ,new projects 7,a7 ,definition of water resource facility 7i7 ,in general ,in this paragraph1 the term water resource facility means irrigation and pumping facilities1 reservoirs1 water conservation works1 aqueducts1 canals1 ditches1 pipelines1 wells1 hydropower projects1 transmission and other ancillary facilities1 and other water diversion1 storage1 and carriage structures4 7ii7 ,exclusion ,in this paragraph1 the term water resource facility does not include wildlife guzzlers4 7,b7 ,restriction on new water resource facilities ,except as otherwise provided in this ,act1 on and after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 neither the ,president nor any other officer1 employee1 or agent of the ,united ,states shall fund1 assist1 authorize1 or issue a license or permit for the development of any new water resource facility within the wilderness areas4 7i7 ,temporary telecommunications device 7#a7 ,in general ,nothing in this title prevents the placement of a temporary telecommunications device for law enforcement or agency administrative purposes in the ,selenite ,peak ,wilderness in accordance with paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,additional requirements ,any temporary telecommunications device authorized by the ,secretary under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 be carried out in accordance with-- 7i7 the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq472 and 7ii7 all other applicable laws 7including regulations72 7,b7 to the maximum practicable1 be located in such a manner as to minimize impacts on the recreational and other wilderness values of the area2 and 7,c7 be for a period of not longer than #g years4 #bjc4 ,wildlife management 7a7 ,in general ,in accordance with section #d7;d77#g7 of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacc7;d77#g771 nothing in this title affects or diminishes the jurisdiction of the ,state with respect to fish and wildlife management1 including the regulation of hunting1 fishing1 and trapping1 in the wilderness areas4 7b7 ,management activities ,in furtherance of the purposes and principles of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq471 the ,secretary may conduct any management activities in the wilderness areas that are necessary to maintain or restore fish and wildlife populations and the habitats to support the populations1 if the activities are carried out-- 7#a7 consistent with relevant wilderness management plans2 and 7#b7 in accordance with-- 7,a7 the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq472 and 7,b7 appropriate policies1 such as those set forth in ,appendix ,b of the report of the ,committee on ,interior and ,insular ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives accompanying ,h4,r4 #begj of the #ajast ,congress 7,house ,report #aja-dje71 including noxious weed treatment and the occasional and temporary use of motorized vehicles if the use1 as determined by the ,secretary1 would promote healthy1 viable1 and more naturally distributed wildlife populations that would enhance wilderness values with the minimal impact necessary to reasonably accomplish those tasks4 7c7 ,existing activities ,in accordance with section #d7;d77#a7 of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacc7;d77#a77 and in accordance with appropriate policies such as those set forth in ,appendix ,b of the ,committee on ,interior and ,insular ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives accompanying ,h4,r4 #begj of the #ajast ,congress 7,house ,report #aja-dje71 the ,state may continue to use aircraft1 including helicopters1 to survey1 capture1 transplant1 monitor1 and provide water for wildlife populations4 7d7 ,wildlife water development projects ,subject to subsection 7f71 the ,secretary shall authorize structures and facilities1 including existing structures and facilities1 for wildlife water development projects1 including guzzlers1 in the wilderness areas if-- 7#a7 the structures and facilities will1 as determined by the ,secretary1 enhance wilderness values by promoting healthy1 viable and more naturally distributed wildlife populations2 and 7#b7 the visual impacts of the structures and facilities on the wilderness areas can reasonably be minimized4 7e7 ,hunting1 fishing1 and trapping 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may designate areas in which1 and establish periods during which1 for reasons of public safety1 administration1 or compliance with applicable laws1 no hunting1 fishing1 or trapping will be permitted in the wilderness areas4 7#b7 ,consultation ,except in emergencies1 the ,secretary shall consult with the appropriate ,state agency and notify the public before taking any action under paragraph 7#a74 7f7 ,cooperative agreement 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,state1 including a designee of the ,state1 may conduct wildlife management activities in the wilderness areas-- 7,a7 in accordance with the terms and conditions specified in the cooperative agreement between the ,secretary and the ,state entitled ,memorandum of ,understanding between the ,bureau of ,land ,management and the ,nevada ,department of ,wildlife ,supplement ,no4 #i and signed ,november and ,december #bjjc1 including any amendments to the cooperative agreement agreed to by the ,secretary and the ,state2 and 7,b7 subject to all applicable laws 7including regulations74 7#b7 ,references2 ,clark ,county ,for the purposes of this subsection1 any references to ,clark ,county in the cooperative agreement described in paragraph 7#a77;,a7 shall be considered to be a reference to the wilderness areas4 #bjd4 ,release of wilderness study areas 7a7 ,finding ,congress finds that1 for the purposes of section #fjc7;c7 of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #aghb7;c771 the approximately #dh1fjj acres of public land in the portions of the ,china ,mountain1 ,mt4 ,limbo1 ,selenite ,mountains1 and ,tobin ,range wilderness study areas that have not been designated as wilderness by section #bja7;a7 and the portion of the ,augusta ,mountains wilderness study area within the ,county that has not been designated as wilderness by section #bja7;a7 have been adequately studied for wilderness designation4 7b7 ,release ,the public land described in subsection 7a7-- 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 the applicable land use plans adopted under section #bjb of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agab74 #bje4 ,native ,american cultural and religious uses 7a7 ,in general ,nothing in this title alters or diminishes the treaty rights of any ,indian tribe 7as defined in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd774 7b7 ,cultural uses ,nothing in this title precludes the traditional collection of pine nuts in a wilderness area for personal1 noncommercial use consistent with the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq474