H.R.618 - Apex Area Technical Corrections Act (119th Congress)
Summary
H.R. 618, the Apex Area Technical Corrections Act, amends the Apex Project, Nevada Land Transfer and Authorization Act of 1989. The bill includes the City of North Las Vegas and the Apex Industrial Park Owners Association in the original act. It also addresses land transfers, mineral sales, and environmental compliance within the Apex Site.
Expected Effects
This act will likely streamline land management and development processes within the Apex Site in Nevada. It clarifies roles and responsibilities for involved parties, including the City of North Las Vegas and the Apex Industrial Park Owners Association. The changes also address environmental considerations and mineral sales procedures.
Potential Benefits
- Improved Land Management: Clarifies responsibilities for land management among Clark County, North Las Vegas, and the Apex Industrial Park Owners Association.
- Economic Development: Facilitates economic development within the Apex Industrial Park by addressing land transfer and mineral sales.
- Environmental Protection: Reinforces compliance with environmental laws for land transfers and rights-of-way.
- Perpetual Land Withdrawal: Ensures the withdrawal of transferred lands continues indefinitely.
- Streamlined Mineral Sales: Simplifies the sale of mineral materials resulting from grading and land balancing.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential for Environmental Oversights: While it mentions environmental compliance, the streamlining of processes could lead to oversights if not carefully monitored.
- Limited Scope: The act primarily benefits a specific region (Apex Site, Nevada) and may not have broader national implications.
- Complexity: The technical corrections might be difficult for the general public to understand, potentially reducing transparency.
- Possible Unintended Consequences: Changes to land transfer and mineral sales could have unforeseen economic or environmental impacts.
- Dependence on Enforcement: The effectiveness of environmental compliance depends on rigorous enforcement.
Constitutional Alignment
This 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 territory and property. The act involves the transfer and management of federal lands in Nevada. Additionally, the requirement for compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) aligns with the federal government's responsibility to protect the environment, which can be argued as promoting the general welfare as stated in the preamble.
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).