Sec. 6. ACQUISITIONS

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## SEC. 6 ACQUISITIONS ###

(a)Definition of Environmentally Sensitive Land In this section, the term “**environmentally sensitive land**” means land or an interest in land, the acquisition of which by the United States would, in the judgment of the Secretary— ####

(1)promote the preservation of natural, scientific, aesthetic, historical, cultural, watershed, wildlife, and other values contributing to public enjoyment and biological diversity; ####

(2)enhance recreational opportunities and public access; ####

(3)provide the opportunity to achieve better management of public land through consolidation of Federal ownership; or ####

(4)otherwise serve the public interest. ###

(b)Acquisitions ####

(1)In general After the consultation process has been completed in accordance with subsection (c), the Secretary may acquire with the proceeds of the special account environmentally sensitive land and interests in environmentally sensitive land. Land may not be acquired under this section without the consent of the landowner. ####

(2)Use of other funds Funds made available from the special account may be used with any other funds made available under any other provision of law. ###

(c)Consultation Before initiating efforts to acquire land under this subsection, the Secretary shall consult with the State of Nevada and with local government within whose jurisdiction the land is located, including appropriate planning and regulatory agencies, and with other interested persons, concerning the necessity of making the acquisition, the potential impacts on State and local government, and other appropriate aspects of the acquisition. ###

(d)Administration On acceptance of title by the United States, land and interests in land acquired under this section that is within the boundaries of a unit of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, National Trails System, National Wilderness Preservation System, any other system established by Act of Congress, or any national conservation or national recreation area established by Act of Congress— ####

(1)shall become part of the unit or area without further action by the Secretary; and ####

(2)shall be managed in accordance with all laws and regulations and land use plans applicable to the unit or area.