The Pershing County Economic Development and Conservation Act addresses land management issues in Nevada by allowing the federal government to sell or exchange scattered federal parcels in a "checkerboard" land pattern created by historic railroad grants. Proceeds from these land sales will be distributed to Nevada and Pershing County for education and general use, with the remainder funding conservation projects and land acquisitions in the county. The bill designates approximately 135,000 acres as wilderness areas in the National Wilderness Preservation System, including the Bluewing, Selenite Peak, Mount Limbo, North Sahwave, Grandfathers, and Fencemaker wilderness areas, which will be protected from mining and most development. Additionally, the legislation transfers approximately 10 acres of federal land to be held in trust for the Lovelock Paiute Tribe as part of their reservation. The bill requires sales and exchanges of eligible lands to begin within 90 days to one year after enactment, with wilderness designations and tribal land transfers taking effect upon passage.
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