To amend the Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area Act to adjust the boundary of the Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area, and for other purposes.
Legislative Progress
ReportedReported by Mr. Manchin, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Manchin, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Manchin, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Manchin, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Manchin, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Manchin, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Manchin, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Manchin, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Manchin, with an amendment
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
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
Legislative Strategy
"Balance conservation expansion with water infrastructure needs"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "secretary"
- → Secretary of Interior/BLM
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