The Elko County board of commissioners formally requests that all local, state and federal agencies notify the Elko County board of commissioners of any planned action that might affect the natural resources and economic or recreational uses on local, state or federal lands by the citizens of the county.
Upon receipt of such notice, and after determination by the Elko County board of commissioners that the activity may be adverse to the citizens of the county, the Elko County board of commissioners may then request the local, state or federal agency to complete an economic impact study, or the county may institute its own study to review the potential impact before the regulation or activity has begun.
Federal land transfers to local government and municipalities should be given priority consideration. In the event the federal government acquires land or water rights other than through exchange in Elko County, the federal government should dispose of an equal value or amount of land or water rights to foster private property ownership in Elko County. (Ord. 01-2009, 6-17-2009, eff. 7-24-2009)