The "Truckee Meadows Public Lands Management Act" outlines various provisions for the management and transfer of public lands, including the conveyance and disposal of federal land, transferring tribal trust land to various Native American tribes, and the management of wilderness and conservation areas.

The section provides definitions for terms used in the Act, such as "Conservation Area," which refers to specific areas set by the Act; "County," meaning Washoe County in Nevada; and "Indian Tribe," as defined by another federal law. It also defines "Secretary" as the Secretary of the Interior and "Secretary concerned" as either the Secretary of the Interior or the Secretary of Agriculture, depending on the land in question. "State" refers to Nevada, and "wilderness area" is defined by a specific section of the Act.

The section outlines various land conveyances in Nevada, where the United States transfers ownership of federal land to local entities like cities, counties, or organizations for public use without any cost. Each transfer agreement includes conditions like the intended public uses, such as parks or schools, and stipulates that if the land is not used for these purposes, it may revert to federal ownership.

The section outlines the sale of certain federal lands, specifying procedures for selecting and selling the land, including its potential use for affordable housing. It describes the allocation of sale proceeds to state education, local conservation projects, and various county projects and improvements, while also detailing how sand and gravel may be handled and the investment of the money earned from these land sales.

The section describes the transfer of around 11,436 acres of land to be held in trust by the United States on behalf of the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe, making it part of their reservation, while explicitly prohibiting any gaming activities on this land. The land's boundaries will be determined through a survey conducted within 180 days of the law's enactment.

The section details that the United States will transfer 8,319 acres of land to be held in trust for the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony and become part of their reservation, with a mandatory survey to define the land boundaries within 180 days. Additionally, this land cannot be used for class II or III gaming activities.

The section states that the United States will hold approximately 155 acres of land in trust for the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony, making it part of their reservation. The Secretary must complete a survey to determine the land’s boundaries within 180 days of the law’s enactment.

The United States will transfer about 1,095 acres of land to be held in trust for the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California, making it part of their reservation. A survey must be completed within 180 days to define the land boundaries, but the land cannot be used for certain types of gaming.

The United States will hold in trust around 2 acres of land for the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California, making it part of their reservation. A survey to define the land's boundaries must be completed within 180 days of the law's enactment.

The section designates specific areas of land in the state as part of the National Wilderness Preservation System, assigning them to either the United States Fish and Wildlife Service or the Bureau of Land Management, and withdraws these areas from activities like mining, leasing, and other forms of land appropriation, while requiring maps and legal descriptions for each area to be prepared and made available.

The bill section specifies how wilderness areas will be managed by the Secretary, following the Wilderness Act, with considerations for grazing, land acquisitions, military flights, and controls for fire, insects, and disease. It also asserts state water laws will govern water rights and generally prohibits the development of new water facilities.

The section outlines that the State retains authority over wildlife management in wilderness areas, allowing the Secretary to perform certain activities to preserve wildlife and their habitats. It includes provisions for using motorized vehicles, conducting water development projects, and sets conditions for hunting, fishing, and trapping, requiring coordination with the State and adherence to a cooperative agreement.

Congress has decided that certain areas of land in the County, which were studied for becoming wilderness areas but weren't officially designated as such, will no longer be considered for wilderness designation; instead, they will be managed according to existing land management plans and agreements. Additionally, parts of the Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge that were being considered as potential wilderness areas also don't need special wilderness management and will be managed under existing conservation plans.

The section allows the Secretary to accept donations of existing grazing permits or leases on certain public lands. Once a permit or lease is donated, the Secretary must end grazing on that land, except at Horse Lake, where the grazing level is reduced if there are other ongoing permits.

The purpose of this section is to create several National Conservation Areas, such as the Massacre Rim Dark Sky and Kiba Canyon Range, to preserve and protect their cultural, natural, and scenic resources for the enjoyment and benefit of future generations.

The section establishes several National Conservation Areas within the state, each encompassing specific areas of federal land: the Massacre Rim Dark Sky, Kiba Canyon Range, Smoke Creek, Pah Rah, and Fox Range National Conservation Areas, with their locations and sizes detailed by maps dated in late November 2023.

The section outlines how the Secretary is responsible for managing Conservation Areas to protect and enhance their resources. It includes creating a management plan, allowing specific uses, acquiring land, ensuring access to private land, respecting Native American rights, and regulating activities like grazing, hunting, and use of motorized vehicles. Additionally, it addresses land withdrawals, restrictions on easements, and potential wildlife and fire management projects, without establishing protective buffer zones.

The section outlines the withdrawal of specific lands in various National Forest System and Bureau of Land Management areas from mining, leasing, and other forms of resource extraction. It specifies the locations and acreages within Nevada and California that are affected by these restrictions, as portrayed on detailed maps dated in November and December 2023.

The "Truckee Meadows Public Lands Management Act" includes a table of contents listing the major sections of the Act. These sections cover topics such as land conveyances, the transfer of lands to be held in trust for Native American tribes, the expansion of the National Wilderness Preservation System, the voluntary donation of grazing permits, the creation of National Conservation Areas, and the withdrawal of certain lands.

In this section of the Act, several key terms are defined: "Conservation Area" refers to a National Conservation Area established by section 501, "County" is Washoe County in Nevada, "Indian Tribe" is defined according to the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, "Secretary" typically refers to the Secretary of the Interior, "Secretary concerned" can mean either the Secretary of the Interior or the Secretary of Agriculture depending on land jurisdiction, "State" refers to Nevada, and "wilderness area" is specified as a wilderness area designated by section 301(a).

The bill outlines various land conveyances from the federal government to entities in Nevada, including cities, counties, school districts, improvement districts, and the University of Nevada, Reno. These conveyances, primarily at no cost, come with conditions for public use, and mandate that costs associated with the conveyance be paid by the recipient entity. If the land is not used as intended, it may revert back to the federal government.

The section outlines the transfer and potential sale of certain federal lands in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest from the Secretary of Agriculture to the Secretary, who must evaluate and could sell these lands. It includes specific rules for joint selection with local authorities, consideration for affordable housing, compliance with local zoning, sale methods, and conditions under which land might be withheld from sale.

The bill section details the transfer of approximately 11,436 acres of federal land to be held in trust for the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe, making it part of their reservation. This land, managed by the Bureau of Land Management, will not be used for certain types of gaming, and the land's boundaries will be officially established and published after a survey is completed.

The United States is transferring about 8,319 acres of federal land to be held in trust for the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony, making it part of their reservation. As this land becomes part of their trust, it is specifically prohibited from being used for class II or class III gaming activities.

The Reno-Sparks Indian Colony will have approximately 155 acres of their land turned into trust land held by the United States, becoming part of their reservation, and the boundaries will be surveyed and officially recorded in the Federal Register.

The section details the transfer of certain federal lands, totaling about 1,093 acres, to the Secretary to be held in trust for the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California, making these lands part of the tribe's reservation. It specifies that these lands cannot be used for class II or class III gaming and requires a survey to clearly define the boundaries, with the legal description published in the Federal Register.

The Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California is transferring ownership of approximately 2 acres of their land to the U.S. government, which will hold it in trust for the tribe, making the land part of their reservation. The Department of the Interior must complete a land survey within 180 days and publish a legal description in the Federal Register.

The bill adds specific lands in a state to the National Wilderness Preservation System by designating them as wilderness areas, detailing their boundaries, and outlining requirements for creating maps and legal descriptions of these areas. Additionally, it withdraws the wilderness areas from certain public land and mining operations, with respect to valid existing rights.

The section outlines the management of wilderness areas by specifying that they will be administered according to the Wilderness Act, allowing pre-existing livestock grazing, addressing Native American rights, and permitting the use of military overflights and wildlife management activities. It also states guidelines for water rights, construction of wildlife water facilities, and the collection of climatological data, while confirming that wilderness designation doesn’t create buffer zones limiting nearby activities.

Congress has decided that certain areas of federal land in the County, previously studied for wilderness designation but not yet designated as wilderness, will no longer have to be managed to maintain their wilderness suitability. Instead, these lands will be managed according to existing land management plans and agreements, and lands within the Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge will follow a specific conservation plan without needing to be maintained as potential wilderness areas.

The Secretary of the Interior is required to accept donations of valid grazing permits or leases for public land in the Mosquito Valley and Horse Lake areas. Once received, these permits or leases will be terminated, effectively ending grazing on those lands, unless they are part of another valid lease in the Horse Lake area, in which case the grazing level will be reduced.

The section establishes several National Conservation Areas in the State, each named and defined by size and location on a specific map dated August 6, 2024. These areas include Massacre Rim Dark Sky, Kiba Canyon Range, Smoke Creek, Pah Rah, and Fox Range, totaling over 632,463 acres of federally managed land.

The purposes of the Conservation Areas are to preserve and improve cultural, natural, and other resources for current and future generations to enjoy. Additionally, certain Conservation Areas are specifically established to protect and enhance their dark sky environments.

The section requires the Secretary to create and file maps and legal descriptions for each Conservation Area with specific Senate and House committees soon after the Act is enacted. These documents will have the same legal power as if they were part of the Act itself, but the Secretary can fix minor errors. Copies will be available for public inspection at Bureau of Land Management offices.

The Secretary is tasked with managing Conservation Areas to preserve their resources, develop a public-input management plan within seven years, allow limited uses that support conservation goals, and work with varied stakeholders, including Native Tribes and local entities. The Secretary can acquire additional land for these areas, restrict new land activities, ensure private land access, permit pre-existing livestock grazing, and safeguard state jurisdiction over hunting and fishing. Use of motorized vehicles is restricted to designated routes, and partnerships may develop facilities and programs to inform the public about conservation efforts.

The bill section outlines the withdrawal of certain federal lands from being available for mining, public use, or leasing in various areas within national forests, Bureau of Land Management districts, and a wildlife refuge. It also ensures that existing utility rights-of-way are preserved and that new utility facilities can still be established with the proper approvals.