S. 1349 is a bill aimed at protecting specific areas of land in Nevada from mineral leasing activities. It proposes to withdraw about 309,272 acres of land within the Ruby Mountains subdistrict of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest and around 39,926 acres within the Ruby...
Simple Explanation
S. 1349 is a rule that says some special nature areas in Nevada cannot be used to dig up minerals like gold and silver, to help keep these places safe and pretty. But, the people who take care of the animals and nature there can still do their jobs, as long as they don't sell what they find.