Sloan Canyon Conservation and Lateral Pipeline Act
Summary
The Sloan Canyon Conservation and Lateral Pipeline Act amends the Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area Act. It adjusts the boundary of the Conservation Area, expanding it by approximately 9,290 acres. The Act also grants a right-of-way to the Southern Nevada Water Authority for a water pipeline and related infrastructure.
Expected Effects
The boundary adjustment will increase the size of the Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area. The right-of-way will allow for the construction and operation of a water pipeline. This pipeline aims to improve water transmission capabilities for the Southern Nevada Water Authority.
Potential Benefits
- Expanded conservation area provides increased protection for natural resources.
- Grants the Southern Nevada Water Authority the ability to improve water infrastructure.
- Allows for excavation and disposal of materials from tunneling, potentially benefiting local construction projects.
- Preservation of existing transmission corridors and rights-of-way.
- The Secretary may include reasonable terms and conditions to protect Conservation Area resources.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential disruption to the Conservation Area during pipeline construction.
- Possible adverse effects on surface resources, although the bill aims to minimize this.
- Expansion could impact existing land use plans or create conflicts with neighboring properties.
- The disposal of excavated materials could have environmental consequences if not properly managed.
- Potential impact on wilderness areas if the pipeline construction is not carefully managed.
Constitutional Alignment
The Act aligns with Congress's power to manage federal lands under Article IV, Section 3, Clause 2 of the Constitution, which grants Congress the power to dispose of and make all needful rules and regulations respecting the territory or other property belonging to the United States. The Act does not appear to infringe on any specific constitutional rights or limitations.
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).