Douglas County Economic Development and Conservation Act

Land Conveyance for State Use: Approximately 67 acres of Forest Service land will be conveyed to the State of Nevada to be used for a public park or the conservation of wildlife and natural resources (Section 101(d)).

Land Conveyance for County Use: Approximately 7,777 acres of Federal land will be conveyed to Douglas County for purposes such as flood control, recreation, or environmental quality (Section 102(d)).

Tribal Land Trust: The bill transfers approximately 2,470 acres of Federal land and 199 acres of non-Federal land to be held in trust for the benefit of the Washoe Tribe (Section 201(b) and (c)).

Wilderness Designation: Approximately 12,392 acres of land will be designated as the Burbank Canyons Wilderness, becoming part of the National Wilderness Preservation System (Section 301(a)).

Economic Benefits for State and County: Proceeds from the sale of certain Federal lands will result in 5 percent being disbursed to the State of Nevada for general education programs and 10 percent to Douglas County for general budgeting (Section 103(n)).

Recreation Opportunities: The bill authorizes the conveyance of approximately 1,084 acres to Douglas County specifically for recreation purposes (Section 104(a)).

Special Use Permits: The Secretary of Agriculture is directed to process proposals for special use permits for recreation or other purposes on certain Federal lands (Section 402(a)).

Costs Borne by State and County: Both the State of Nevada and Douglas County are required to pay all costs associated with land conveyances, including surveys, appraisals, and administrative fees (Section 101(c) and Section 102(c)).

Restrictions on Land Use: Land conveyed to the State and Douglas County must be used only for specific purposes, such as conservation or public works, or the land may revert to the United States (Section 101(d) and Section 102(d)).

Gaming Restrictions for Tribal Land: The land being transferred into trust for the Washoe Tribe shall not be eligible for class II or class III gaming (Section 201(e)(1)).

Wilderness Restrictions: The designation of the Burbank Canyons Wilderness includes a withdrawal from various forms of entry, appropriation, disposal, and laws relating to mineral and geothermal leasing (Section 301(d)).

Water Development Restrictions: The designation of the Wilderness restricts the development of new water resource facilities within the area (Section s 302(i)(5)).