What does Preamble of Sloan Canyon Conservation and Lateral Pipeline Act do?

This bill is formally titled 'To amend the Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area Act to adjust the boundary of the Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area, and for other purposes.'

What does SHORT TITLE. of Sloan Canyon Conservation and Lateral Pipeline Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Sloan Canyon Conservation and Lateral Pipeline Act.

What does DEFINITIONS. of Sloan Canyon Conservation and Lateral Pipeline Act do?

This section defines terms used within the Act. “Conservation Area” is defined as the Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area. “Secretary” is defined as the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the Bureau of Land Management.

What does SLOAN CANYON NATIONAL CONSERVATION AREA BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT. of Sloan Canyon Conservation and Lateral Pipeline Act do?

This section amends the Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area Act to adjust the boundary of the area. The boundary adjustment increases the acreage from 48,438 to 57,728 acres, as reflected in a revised map. It establishes a right-of-way for the Southern Nevada Water Authority (Authority) to construct and operate a water pipeline and related infrastructure outside the Conservation Area boundaries. The Authority is granted the right-of-way without the payment of rents or other charges, for geotechnical investigations and construction/operation of water transmission facilities. The Authority may excavate and dispose of materials from tunneling the pipeline without consideration, subject to a memorandum of understanding with the Secretary of the Interior. Rights-of-way issued under this subsection must adhere to requirements protecting Conservation Area resources and prohibiting placement through designated wilderness areas. Existing utility transmission corridors and rights-of-way are preserved, allowing for continued operation and maintenance of existing facilities. The Secretary may authorize new utility facilities within existing corridors, subject to environmental review and applicable laws.

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Sloan Canyon Conservation and Lateral Pipeline Act

Last updated: 2/4/2025 · Introduced: 2/4/2025

Author: Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill expands the Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area by approximately 9,290 acres, as shown on a revised map.
It grants the Southern Nevada Water Authority a right-of-way, without charge, to construct and operate a water pipeline and related infrastructure outside the Conservation Area boundaries.
The bill allows for continued operation and maintenance of existing utility facilities within the Conservation Area and permits the Secretary to authorize new facilities within existing corridors, subject to environmental review.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 972(Passed Both Chambers)Official page

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