H.R.618 - Apex Area Technical Corrections Act (119th Congress)
Summary
H.R.618, the Apex Area Technical Corrections Act, amends the Apex Project, Nevada Land Transfer and Authorization Act of 1989. The bill includes the City of North Las Vegas and the Apex Industrial Park Owners Association in the original act. It also addresses land transfers, environmental compliance, and mineral material sales within the Apex Site.
Expected Effects
This act will likely streamline land management and development processes within the Apex Industrial Park. It clarifies roles and responsibilities for involved parties, including Clark County, North Las Vegas, and the Apex Industrial Park Owners Association. The act also ensures environmental compliance for future land transfers.
Potential Benefits
- Clarifies the roles of North Las Vegas and the Apex Industrial Park Owners Association in the Apex Project.
- Streamlines land transfer processes within the Apex Site.
- Ensures compliance with environmental regulations for future land transfers.
- Facilitates economic development within the Apex Industrial Park.
- Simplifies the sale of mineral materials resulting from grading and land balancing.
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Potential Disadvantages
- The act primarily benefits specific entities (North Las Vegas, Apex Industrial Park Owners Association, Clark County) which may not directly translate to widespread benefits for all Americans.
- Potential for environmental impacts from land development activities, despite the requirement for environmental assessments.
- The exemption from competition for mineral material sales could lead to less favorable terms for the government.
- Increased industrial activity could strain local infrastructure and resources.
- The act's focus on a specific geographic area limits its broader applicability.
Constitutional Alignment
The act appears to align with the Constitution, particularly Article I, Section 8, which grants Congress the power to regulate federal lands. The requirement for environmental assessments also aligns with the government's responsibility to protect natural resources. The act does not appear to infringe on any individual liberties or rights guaranteed by the Constitution.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).