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H.R. 5985 · 111th Congress

To authorize the conveyance of two small parcels of land within the boundaries of the Coconino National…

Full title

To authorize the conveyance of two small parcels of land within the boundaries of the Coconino National Forest containing private improvements that were developed based upon the reliance of the landowners in an erroneous survey conducted in May 1960.

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Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to convey all interest of the United States in and to two parcels of land within the boundaries of the Coconino National Forest, Arizona, that contain private improvements that landowners developed based upon an erroneous survey conducted in May 1960, to the person or legal entity representing the majority of…

What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Jul 30, 2010

Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to convey all interest of the United States in and to two parcels of land within the boundaries of the Coconino National Forest, Arizona, that contain private improvements that landowners developed based upon an erroneous survey conducted in May 1960, to the person or legal entity representing the majority of those landowners.

Requires such person or legal entity to pay the Secretary a specified amount as consideration for the conveyance of such parcels. Sets forth requirements for the use of such consideration.

Revokes public orders withdrawing any of the federal land specified above from appropriation or disposal under the public land laws to the extent necessary to permit conveyance of such land.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: To authorize the conveyance of two small parcels of land within the boundaries of the Coconino National Forest containing private improvements that were developed based upon the reliance of the landowners in an erroneous survey conducted in May 1960.

Latest action (Aug 5, 2010): Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.

Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources · Origin: House · Introduced: Jul 30, 2010

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No recorded floor vote found.