S2042-118

Reported

To amend the Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area Act to adjust the boundary of the Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area, and for other purposes.

118th Congress Introduced Jun 15, 2023

Legislative Progress

Reported
Introduced Committee Passed
Dec 20, 2023

Reported by Mr. Manchin, with an amendment

Dec 20, 2023

Reported by Mr. Manchin, with an amendment

Dec 20, 2023

Reported by Mr. Manchin, with an amendment

Dec 20, 2023

Reported by Mr. Manchin, with an amendment

Dec 20, 2023

Reported by Mr. Manchin, with an amendment

Dec 20, 2023

Reported by Mr. Manchin, with an amendment

Dec 20, 2023

Reported by Mr. Manchin, with an amendment

Dec 20, 2023

Reported by Mr. Manchin, with an amendment

Dec 20, 2023

Reported by Mr. Manchin, with an amendment

Dec 20, 2023

Reported by Mr. Manchin, with an amendment

Summary

What This Bill Does

Expands Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area from 48,438 to 57,728 acres and grants pipeline rights-of-way to Southern Nevada Water Authority for water transmission facilities.

Who Benefits and How

Conservation area gains approximately 9,000 additional acres. Southern Nevada Water Authority gains pipeline access. Las Vegas area gains water infrastructure pathway.

Who Bears the Burden and How

BLM must grant rights-of-way without payment. Conservation area accommodates utility infrastructure.

Key Provisions

  • Expands conservation area by nearly 10,000 acres
  • Grants permanent pipeline rights-of-way to SNWA
  • No rent or charges for water authority access
Model: claude-opus-4
Generated: Jan 10, 2026 18:50

Evidence Chain:

This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.

Primary Purpose

Expands Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area and grants pipeline rights-of-way to Southern Nevada Water Authority

Policy Domains

Public Lands Conservation Water Infrastructure

Legislative Strategy

"Balance conservation expansion with water infrastructure needs"

Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Conservation Water Infrastructure
Actor Mappings
"secretary"
→ Secretary of Interior/BLM

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