Bills · S 392
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 392Land use and conservationGeography and mapping
Sloan Canyon Conservation and Lateral Pipeline Act
INTRO FEB 4· LAST ACTION FEB 4
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses two significant issues: land conservation and water infrastructure in a rapidly growing desert region. Expanding the Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area provides enhanced protection for more natural landscapes, cultural sites, and wildlife habitats, supporting long-term conservation goals and offering more recreational opportunities for the public.
At the same time, by facilitating the construction of a new water pipeline through federal land without charging a fee, the bill aims to support the region's water supply amidst challenges like drought and increasing demand. This decision balances the needs for conservation with development, raising questions about public land use, environmental impact, and the financial implications for both the water authority and taxpayers. If enacted, this bill will permanently alter the size and use of a portion of the conservation area and influence the future of water management in Southern Nevada. If it does not become law, the conservation area would remain its current size, and the water authority would need to find alternative or more costly ways to secure permission for the pipeline.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Expands the Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area by 9,290 acres, increasing its total size to 57,728 acres, and updates the official map defining its boundaries.
This officially designates a larger area of natural land for federal conservation and protection.
PROVISION 02
Requires the federal government to grant a free right-of-way to the Southern Nevada Water Authority for the Horizon Lateral Pipeline and associated infrastructure.
This streamlines the approval process and waives costs for a key water transmission project for the region.
PROVISION 03
Allows the Water Authority to excavate and dispose of tunneling materials from federal land without charge.
This further reduces the financial burden on the Water Authority for the pipeline construction project.
PROVISION 04
Stipulates that pipeline construction must not permanently harm surface resources within the conservation area and cannot be located in designated wilderness areas.
These conditions aim to minimize the environmental impact of the pipeline on protected natural resources.
PROVISION 05
Preserves existing utility corridors and their authorized activities, ensuring they are not negatively impacted by the conservation area's expansion.
This protects ongoing essential infrastructure operations and future utility development within established routes.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 4
Introduced in Senate
FEB 4
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 392
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 4, 2025
Last actionFeb 4, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 4, 2025
Senate BillS 392Land use and conservationGeography and mapping
Sloan Canyon Conservation and Lateral Pipeline Act
INTRODUCED FEB 4, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 4, 2025
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