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Version 01 · Reported to Senate with amendment(s) · Oct 8, 2002
Directs the Secretary of the Interior to convey specified parcels of public land in Clark County, Nevada, to the County: (1) for establishment of a centralized shooting facility in the Las Vegas valley; and (2) to provide the public with opportunities for education and recreation and to provide a location for competitive events and marksmanship training.Dedicates portions of the conveyed land for use as open space, wildlife habitat, and a buffer around the shooting range. Prohibits Clark County from disposing of any of the conveyed land.Allows the Secretary to require additional terms and conditions in connection with the conveyance as are appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.Declares that parcels to be conveyed that comprise a portion of the Quail Springs Wilderness Study Area are no longer subject to requirements under the Federal Land Management Policy Act of 1976 pertaining to the management of wilderness study areas.
People & committees
Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV] · D–NV
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 639.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 107-373.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9630)
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9630)
Introduced in Senate
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