Collapse to view only § 460qqq-5. Right-of-way
- § 460qqq. Purpose
- § 460qqq-1. Definitions
- § 460qqq-2. Establishment
- § 460qqq-3. Management
- § 460qqq-4. Sale of Federal parcel
- § 460qqq-5. Right-of-way
The term “Conservation Area” means the Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area established by section 460qqq–2(a) of this title.
The term “Federal parcel” means the parcel of Federal land consisting of approximately 500 acres that is identified as Tract A on the map entitled “Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act” and dated October 1, 2002.
The term “management plan” means the management plan for the Conservation Area developed under section 460qqq–3(b) of this title.
The term “map” means the map entitled “Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act” and dated October 1, 2002.
For the purpose described in section 460qqq of this title, there is established in the State a conservation area to be known as the Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area.
The Conservation Area shall consist of approximately 48,438 acres of public land in the County, as generally depicted on the map.
As soon as practicable after November 6, 2002, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a map and legal description of the Conservation Area.
The map and legal description shall have the same force and effect as if included in this section, except that the Secretary may correct minor errors in the map or legal description.
A copy of the map and legal description shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate office of the Bureau of Land Management.
Not later than 3 years after November 6, 2002, the Secretary, in consultation with the State, the city of Henderson, the County, and any other interested persons, shall develop a management plan for the Conservation Area.
The Secretary shall allow only such uses of the Conservation Area that the Secretary determines will further the purpose described in section 460qqq of this title.
Except as needed for administrative purposes or to respond to an emergency, the use of motorized vehicles in the Conservation Area shall be permitted only on roads and trails designated for the use of motorized vehicles by the management plan developed under subsection (b).
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, if the Secretary acquires mineral or other interests in a parcel of land within the Conservation Area after November 6, 2002, the parcel is withdrawn from operation of the laws referred to in paragraph (1) on the date of acquisition of the land.
Nothing in this subchapter affects the jurisdiction of the State with respect to fish and wildlife, including hunting, fishing, and trapping in the Conservation Area.
The Secretary may designate by regulation areas in which, and establish periods during which, for reasons of public safety, administration, or compliance with applicable laws, no hunting, fishing, or trapping will be permitted in the Conservation Area.
Except in emergencies, the Secretary shall consult with the appropriate State agency before promulgating regulations under subparagraph (A) that close a portion of the Conservation Area to hunting, fishing, or trapping.
The establishment of the Conservation Area shall not create an express or implied protective perimeter or buffer zone around the Conservation Area.
If the use of, or conduct of an activity on, private land that shares a boundary with the Conservation Area is consistent with applicable law, nothing in this subchapter concerning the establishment of the Conservation Area shall prohibit or limit the use or conduct of the activity.
Notwithstanding sections 1712 and 1713 of title 43 and subject to valid existing rights, not later than 1 year after November 6, 2002, the Secretary shall convey to the highest qualified bidder all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the Federal parcel.
Not later than 180 days after November 6, 2002, the Secretary shall convey to the City of Henderson the public right-of-way requested for public trail purposes under the application numbered N–76312 and the public right-of-way requested for public trail purposes under the application numbered N–65874.