S.1195 - Pershing County Economic Development and Conservation Act (119th Congress)
Summary
The Pershing County Economic Development and Conservation Act aims to promote conservation, improve public land management, and provide for sensible development in Pershing County, Nevada. It addresses checkerboard land patterns, designates wilderness areas, and transfers land to the Lovelock Paiute Tribe. The Act outlines procedures for land sales and exchanges, wilderness area management, and the disposition of proceeds from land sales.
Expected Effects
The Act will likely lead to land consolidation, increased conservation efforts, and economic development in Pershing County. It will also provide the Lovelock Paiute Tribe with additional trust land. The changes in land management and usage could impact local communities and the environment.
Potential Benefits
- Simplifies land management for federal agencies by consolidating land ownership.
- Enhances conservation efforts through the designation of new wilderness areas.
- Provides economic benefits to Pershing County through land sales and development.
- Supports the Lovelock Paiute Tribe by transferring land into trust.
- Improves public access to federal land for recreation.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential loss of public access to certain lands due to sales and exchanges.
- Possible negative impacts on mining operations due to land withdrawals.
- Increased development could lead to environmental degradation if not properly managed.
- The checkerboard resolution may create winners and losers among private landholders.
- Potential for conflicts between different land uses (e.g., grazing, recreation, conservation).
Constitutional Alignment
The Act appears to align with the Property Clause (Article IV, Section 3, Clause 2) of the U.S. Constitution, which grants Congress the power to dispose of and regulate federal lands. The Act's provisions for land sales, exchanges, and conservation efforts fall within this constitutional authority. Additionally, the transfer of land to the Lovelock Paiute Tribe could be seen as fulfilling the federal government's trust responsibility to Native American tribes.
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).